I'm thinking I would get better results here then the reloading section.
I'm in the process of getting a Springfield 50-70 Trapdoor (original). I want to shoot it but I don't want to use BP.
Anyone have any recommendations for a Low pressure load.
I'm looking at 5744 powder. According to Quick Load, 20 grs. of 5744 will give a 450 grn cast bullet 1060 fps with 8186 PSI.
But I don't know the max pressure on these old rifles.
For an ideal I use 32 gr of 5744 using 255 gr pistol bullets in my 45-70 trap door. Its pretty accurate at 1800 fps with 13K PSI.
But I heard the 50-70 Trap door needs a bit less pressure
I'm in the process of getting a Springfield 50-70 Trapdoor (original). I want to shoot it but I don't want to use BP.
Anyone have any recommendations for a Low pressure load.
I'm looking at 5744 powder. According to Quick Load, 20 grs. of 5744 will give a 450 grn cast bullet 1060 fps with 8186 PSI.
But I don't know the max pressure on these old rifles.
For an ideal I use 32 gr of 5744 using 255 gr pistol bullets in my 45-70 trap door. Its pretty accurate at 1800 fps with 13K PSI.
But I heard the 50-70 Trap door needs a bit less pressure