Originally Posted by davet
You will want to check a loading manual, but I believe it is 11.8grn of H4198. My 75grn Speer load is 10.8 of H4198. The 70 grn Sierra load hits about 1/2" higher at 50yrds, which I consider about max range for deer with my personal 25-20 carbine. Part of that is the open sights leave a lot to be desired, Rem m25 with 17.5" barrel that is 80+ year old, so I don't push max loads.


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I said the 70 Blitz has an empty jacket, but to be more exact it has a lot of plastic, the lead only comes up to the ogive.

Thanks for the info. I dont have any 4198 on hand, but I'll keep my eye out. Powder is getting at least a little esier to come by around here.

My 25-20 is exactly like yours while my buddies Dad's is the rifle version. The carbine is the handiest little thing I've ever messed with.