1895 CB Marlin 45-70 loads

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emmettva
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1895 CB Marlin 45-70 loads

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Have searched this bb almost in vain for 2 days seeking suggested loads for this hard kicking rifle. I think i saw one from 30wcf using a 405 grainer over 10 unique and of course now cant find my notes. It seems this round is a go-to for hard set critters, but not much out there or so it seems. Any suggestions welcome and thanks, particularly interested in 300 or 350 grain pills. thanks
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Re: 1895 CB Marlin 45-70 loads

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I have had good accuracy with 12 gr Unique and 305 gr fn. About 1050 fps.

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15-17 grains of trail boss behind a 300 is a mild recoiling load that has never failed to take off the hardest set critter. I know in my rifle the 17 gr load is extremely accurate.
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Gator and Hat thanks!. Seems miraculous that such a a slow load w/ TB can work on stubborn rams, but i guess thats why resorting to 45-70 is the way to go.
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Re: 1895 CB Marlin 45-70 loads

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A load of 17.0gr Trail Boss is going to have a 300gr doing north of 1350fps out of your rifle and not beat you to death. A 350gr in front of 16.0gr TB does a flat 1300fps out of my 30" bbl.
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My friend Dennis shot this today before our Pearland Shooting Club Tuesday afternoon fun match. He ups the load to 30 gr of the same powder with a 350 gr Hornady for Rams. Don't know if he ever rings one but I have not seen one remain standing after being hit.
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