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I want to start Loading for my 45/70 Marlin 1895. where do I start?

In a Marlin GG I'm using 46.5gr of IMR3031(start 45/max 53),Remington casings,Remington 9 1/2 primers,and Remington 405gr bullets. Cartridge OAL 64.8mm/2.55"(max). I trim casings to 53.2mm(53.5 max).

Muzzle velocity is 1600fps.
Remington 405gr ammo chronoed 1260fps @ 15'

WW Brass
CCI 200

405gr cast or Rem

RL7 - 42grs
Imr-sr4759 - 28grs

300gr cast

IMR-sr4759 - 30grs

350gr cast

IMR-sr4759 - 28grs

350gr Hornady

RL7 - 47grs
H4895 - 59grs - 1922fps from my 18.5" Guide Gun


All loads are MOA or under


Here's a good thread: https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...s/4649722/45_70_What_are_you_shooting_in


5 rounds of 405's - the 1 to the left is a fouler



5 rounds of 405's with 25grs Alliant 2400



3 rounds of 350gr Hornady over 59grs H4895 @ 75yds

48 IMR 4198, Horn 300 HP, WLR, Rem brass, 1996 fps from a Guide Gun.

My loads followed what Earl had to say...