johnwilliamson062
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Put my 45-70 Katahdin with 1:20 twist rate Encore together and it balances well.
Next step is to put some lead down range(hopefully tomorrow afternoon). The used barrel I bought came with a couple boxes of Rem express 405 grain and a couple of Win Super X 300 grain.
I've not fired a 45-70 before, so I am expecting stout recoil similar to a 12ga. Will be starting off a lead sled though. I only expect to take shots inside 150yards max. Probably try to keep it in 75 yards this year unless I get out to shoot it a few more times than likely. I was looking for some lighter loads and found some Ultramax 405 grain pills that are about 300 fps slower than the Winchester. Seems like a more than poweful load for deer at that range or even out to 150 yards. Probably near PBR from 0 to 150. Thought or other loads I might try?
I will not be reloading this this year. I do have the 45-70 specific reloading manual from cabelas with loads from several sources.
Next step is to put some lead down range(hopefully tomorrow afternoon). The used barrel I bought came with a couple boxes of Rem express 405 grain and a couple of Win Super X 300 grain.
I've not fired a 45-70 before, so I am expecting stout recoil similar to a 12ga. Will be starting off a lead sled though. I only expect to take shots inside 150yards max. Probably try to keep it in 75 yards this year unless I get out to shoot it a few more times than likely. I was looking for some lighter loads and found some Ultramax 405 grain pills that are about 300 fps slower than the Winchester. Seems like a more than poweful load for deer at that range or even out to 150 yards. Probably near PBR from 0 to 150. Thought or other loads I might try?
I will not be reloading this this year. I do have the 45-70 specific reloading manual from cabelas with loads from several sources.