Thread: Load Data for Marlin 45-70
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Old 03-13-2020, 02:10 PM
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Default powder in the 45-70
I load 44gr of IMR 4198 /Win brass/Fed mag primer/Hornady 350hr FN in my Marlin/4x Leupold and get 3 shot groups of .504" at 100 yards benched.Recoil is brisk.IMR 3031 was the best powder for the 300grHP in my gun.....54gr gave .536" at 100 yards.Flattens deer.
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