Load Data for .45 - 70 Government


 
Bullet: 400 gr FN  (Speer)
Diameter: 
 
Powder: N133 (VihtaVuori)
Starting Powder: 47.2 gr
Max Powder: 52.5 gr
 
Primer:  Large Rifle
 
Case: REM
Trim Length: 2.098"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.547"
 
Starting Velocity: 1,591
Starting Pressure:  
Max Velocity: 1,883
Max Pressure:  
 
WARNING: These loads are to be used only in modern rifles like Ruger #1 or .45-70's chambered on Mauser type bolt actions. They MUST NOT be used in old rifles with weaker actions like Trapdoor and old Marlin mod. 1895. The listed maximum loads do not exceed 210 MPa.
Barrel: 22" with 1 in 20" twist.
 
Source: https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/rifle-reloading/?cartridge=57
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 11/21/2024:
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