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Does anyone know what the lightest bullet I can use in my Marlin 45/70. I want to start punching paper and finding the most acurate lite loads. Ether cast or store bout. I would like to get out there in ranges like in the old days.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15th, 2009 02:16 AM |
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Lyman used to make a mold (457130) for a "collar-button" bullet for the .45-70 that was the same weight as a round ball. (About 150-165 grains depending on alloy.) They also made the 457326 which was only slightly heavier, about 180 grains. Good luck in finding these molds!
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Russias Rino wrote: Does anyone know what the lightest bullet I can use in my Marlin 45/70. I want to start punching paper and finding the most acurate lite loads. Ether cast or store bout. I would like to get out there in ranges like in the old days.
are you saying that you want to shoot long range?
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15th, 2009 03:22 PM |
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If it's long-range shooting you're after, the lightest bullets are not the way to go.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15th, 2009 04:16 PM |
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Yes I am thinking long range. I might not be thinking in the right direction for bullet weight but from what I have read the heaver the bullet the more powder needed and the harder the kick so the more flinching and so on. If I am looking at it wrong please guide me in the right direction. Thanks:
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Well, I think you are looking at it incorrectly.
You need to be looking at bullet 'stability,' or BC (ballistic coefficient)--usually given in all reloading manuals. Your shooting comfort is secondary. Sorry, but that's the way it is.
(The most accurate bullets are completely indifferent to the comfort and well-being of your shoulder.)
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