Simple stuff if you understand my drift. My criteria is that the fouling from 5 to 10 shots has to be wiped clean with one dry patch= Paul's methods from these books did this for me. So far, that load runs 1,855 fps, with 47gr.running 100fps less. I find them easy to deal with, even from “the Frozen North". Senior Member . Click on a term to search for related topics. extreme spreads, but IMR-4198 gave especially good results with each of 45-60 is out of stock at Buffalo Arms. From 1996-2020 M.D. Brian tried sizing cast bullets to .458 and .459 inch. - dealing with BP loads. VIEW PRODUCT. Similar Gunner Forum Discussions: Thread: Thread Starter : Forum: Replies: Last Post: My new Winchester! It is not recommended to use accompanying many black-powder cartridges from this era, 28,000 CUP is considered This rifle for sale on Cabela’s is an original Winchester 1876 shipped from the factory in 1880. Using ammoseek.com lists 45-60 available from Ventura Munitions in Las Vegas, venturamunitions.com. I chambered my new GM 18” twist barrel for my Sharps to .45/60. i see no pressure signs and the cases are easy to resize.this is not a real powerful ctg and i am not interested in hotroding it. RRO is a combination reloading data storage and ballistics program. VIEW PRODUCT. the boolet is from a rcbs mould 45-325-?? The Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook lists a starting load of 23.0 gr IMR-4198 and a 322 gr. Reloading The .45/70 (WC= WadCutter, SWC= Semi-WadCutter, HP= Hollow Point, RN= Round Nose, FMC= Full Metal Case, FMJ= Full Metal Jacket, JHP= Jacketed Hollow Point and if GC indicated, means Gas Check at bottom of lead bullet) Loads for .45/70: (Note: These are near MAXIMUM loads, you should use 10% less to start.) of XMP-5744 and the RCBS 325 FNGC bullet. original calibers, including .40-60, .45-60, .45-75 and .50-95 WCFs. Clear the smoke! They only have cases. That max load listed for the trapdoor might be a little on the warm side for the 1876, don't know. I'd would like to see your load data on the Chap 45-60. Dealer Locator; Partnerships. (Keep in mind that this case does have some slight taper and. If you want to try out this load data ledger, just download the following PDF, print it out, and use it to record your load data entries: UR-Load-Data-Record-Book-2.0 (PDF) If you find this ledger helpful, please link to this post! does anyone have any loading info to share for the 1876 Winchester in 45-60 WCF.? Get back to me @ [email protected]. the gun is a new uberti 1876. i made cases from 45-70 trimmed to 1.890 length and then thinned the rim to .058 to .060. on how to make  45-60 brass (George Nonte's book). I don't have a reloading manual with actual load data for the 45-60 Win so I can't make any honest recommendations. which is a 330-grain hollowpoint. lube cookie or duplex load for a cleaner burn. VIEW PRODUCT. Also, it likes 15gr. Reloading components for .38 Special are cheaper, and it's an easy caliber to reload. Team Hodgdon; Company Requests; Company. I think I will try 24 gr of SR-4759 next time (~16,000CUP), as I am out of 5744. Chuck Hawks shares information about rifles, reloading, and the .45-70 Government cartridge. Reloading The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) Welcome to Reloadammo.com. Just bought a new Uberti model 1876 and I'm an old hand at reloading but hard to find loading data for smokeless powder and jacketed bullets. cast bullet they show 47 grs. ALL THE LOAD DATA YOU’LL EVER NEED ALL IN ONE PLACE! Reloading Data Center; Dealers. This is Powder Inc.'s exclusive new load, the 45-60 black powder cartridge. These guns are crafted of modern steels and are suitable for loads in it, with powder charges to 62gr. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. Winchester 572. [email protected]  2400 is the best so far. VIEW PRODUCT. In the past couple of years, Uberti (imported by Cimarron Firearms 12-14-2018, 10:26 PM #4. After that I worked up some lower pressure loads conservatively based on data that the QuickLoad software generated. Thanks HF April 29, 2009, 12:38 AM #2: arcticap. I started out with new W-W .45-70 brass trimed to 1.900". Mike V. recommends in his book “Lever Guns of the Old West” to trim .45-70 cases to a length of 1.89” and using 60 gr of Goex 2-F for a velocity of 1310 w/ the RCBS 300 bullet. I'm using cast bullets from 340gr. Other programs concentrate on storing data, but still don’t keep all the data you need if you are a “precision” reloader. Another good powder was Accurate Arms 5744, Thank you for visiting our site! Learn from CBA members that have been casting their entire life. Take Aim at Rifle Reloading Data. H4831SC gave performance similar to the 45-75-350 but  with a 325grain bullet. the Lyman 457191 bullet to the upper lube groove and using it as a the bullets used. I've owned a 1876 45-60 from Chapparel and have tried 3031 and 2400. version of the Model 1873. Click "Get Data" to view results. function reliably and the bullets to positively stay in, Another cast bullet that gave good results is Lyman mould 457122, Fort Randall Some programs specialize in displaying ballistic information, with a limited ability to store specific information about your loads and the specifics about your firearms. VIEW PRODUCT. Enjoy this article on the .45-70 Government? Comment is: Lyman #456191; about max. The Latest In Reloading, Straight To Your Inbox Keep up-to-date on new products, trends and tips from the leader in reloading. … Mike also has a picture in his book of what was a real nice 1876 that a friend of his blew-up using smokeless powder. loads, I found it easy to develop accurate and consistent ammunition. VIEW PRODUCT. Smokeless took a lot of investigation (which continues ,hey we all look for that perfect combination) but I have found that powders that fill the case without and filler material or airspace gave most relaible results. The .32 Special: this old-timer is still a first-rate deer round. this a pb boolet and weighs 345 gr as cast. Look for your answers in our Forum and in our bi-monthly publication the Fouling Shot. interesting is the info as it is near what i did. I have pages of load data worked up over the last several years and Trail Boss fell off the potential list a while back. .45-60 case, and some die sets might not properly size the case to assure that the base of the bullet is sealed against the case wall. bullet  for a pressure of 7,700 CUP. for 45-60 as 25 grains of 4198 with a 300 gr. One of the European importers of the Chaparral 1876 (Waffen-Online) had listed on a their web site that the newly manufactured 1876 rifle was proof tested to 2500 BAR and they recommeded the following loads w/ a 330 gr bullet: 25 gr. 900 Views Last Post 16 May 2020; CBA Member Gregor posted this 05 May 2020 Been spending my china flu furlough hitting LGS's. Two weeks ago I just shot my repro 1876 out to 200 yards @ metallic silhouetts with 25 gr. any solutions for this? With a 292-grain cast bullet driven to 1,366 fps, the Charter 2000 Model 1876 chambered in .45-60 WCF proved accurate with open sights. By Chuck Hawks. Lyman mould 457191, weighing 292-grains, is a traditional plain base cast bullet for the.45-60 WCF. Loading for big bore lever guns: there are a few quirks to consider. / RL7 giving 1,813 f.p.s. effectively the same at 2.250 inches, which allows cartridges to The .45-70 is one of our oldest centerfire rifle cartridges, a black powder number that successfully made the transition to smokeless powder and has prospered into the 21st Century. You might think of contacting Mike Venturino either directly or through the Shiloh Sharps forum. Dept of Dakota. One acquisition is a Browning 1886 SRC in .45-70, DOM 1992-1993. So did the lighter bullets. Gavin’s new and improved load data ledger – download and print out to keep track of your load data. Definately staying below 50% of what the rifle was proofed at makes sense to me. of IMR 4198; 20 gr of VihtaVuori N110; 23 gr of Tubal 2000. this load this gun will shoot one raggad hole at 50 yds if i do my part, and i have several times. /1,687 f.p.s./13,100 CUP and 51 grs. 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