Black Powder Load Info for 45-70

turkn8r1 · 02-22-2008, 07:34 PM

I have loaded many many cartriges but have never used goex except for muzzle loading. I just need a starting point for black powder loads for my 45-70. I can work up from there. I will be loading 300 grain bullets. Like I said I just need a starting point.

rfc357 · 02-22-2008, 08:18 PM

Well, the original load was a 405 with 70 grains of black. 70 ought to be a nice starting load with a 300 grain bullet. Don't leave any air space in the cartridge.

Bookman · 02-23-2008, 07:52 AM

I shoot blackpowder cartridge from my Ruger #1 .45-70. My favorite load is a 320 gr. lead bullet and 55 grs. of FFg or Pyrodex R. It's a mild load for all-day shooting from the not-too-heavy Ruger.

A full case of powder (compressed on loading) and the 320 gr. bullet is a good load also. Kicks a bit more but nothing too bad.

I'd recommend the 55 gr. load for your 300 gr. bullets. If you want you can use a small wad to hold the powder in place. Personally, I've never had a problem with a small airspace in the cartridge.

02-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#1
turkn8r1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Mississippi Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0)	Black Powder Load Info for 45-70 I have loaded many many cartriges but have never used goex except for muzzle loading. I just need a starting point for black powder loads for my 45-70. I can work up from there. I will be loading 300 grain bullets. Like I said I just need a starting point.

02-22-2008, 08:18 PM	#2
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, the original load was a 405 with 70 grains of black. 70 ought to be a nice starting load with a 300 grain bullet. Don't leave any air space in the cartridge.

02-23-2008, 07:52 AM	#3
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738 Trader Rating: (0)	I shoot blackpowder cartridge from my Ruger #1 .45-70. My favorite load is a 320 gr. lead bullet and 55 grs. of FFg or Pyrodex R. It's a mild load for all-day shooting from the not-too-heavy Ruger. A full case of powder (compressed on loading) and the 320 gr. bullet is a good load also. Kicks a bit more but nothing too bad. I'd recommend the 55 gr. load for your 300 gr. bullets. If you want you can use a small wad to hold the powder in place. Personally, I've never had a problem with a small airspace in the cartridge.