I would think you could load your own. But I would stick with newer powders.
I have got an early Shiloh Sharps in .45-70 that I have not shot yet due to the fact I only want to shoot it with blackpowder cartridges...So if an INGO'er knows where a man might find some of those.....
I would be happy...
I (for some odd reason) feel the need to shoot a 45-70. I had the chance last night to play! It was a buddies 1895 Marlin. We started off with off the shelve loads then moved to the various Elmer Keith loads.
WoW. Now I really have to find one. I am looking at the Marlin (older) Or a Henry or what ever I can fine. That I can check out. Any comments on different 45-70?
1911ly, you suck.
You've stirred up all this 45-70 love and now I'm adding something else to my list of "collect, never sell".
Mad Dog, you're not innocent in this travesty either.
Elmer Keith did several rounds for the 45-70. I shot the second heaviest load he recommended. Wow. It was similar to a 416 Ruger that I have shot. I think there are 3 primary Keith loads for 45-70. I think they call them red line loads. I need to research it more too. I will post any info I find. A buy of mine's dad ;oaded the loads I shot. He has the info on the loads and I will be getting it. Although I can probably find it on line.
I am going to go with the 45-70 have found a Marlin 1895 and a Henry that are within driving distance. I am favoring the Henry, I will hold both and compare. I just don't feel like dealing with the QC issues of Marlin. The Marlin had better be really nice! I have been told the Marlin action is stronger and better proven. Any comments?