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I'm not a hunter, but I would think the ballistics of a .30-30 would be running out of gas by 250 yards, while the kinetic energy of a .45-70 bullet, even something like a 300grn, would still be greater at that point.

I find that an interesting question... in the era of when the Constitution was written, if you wanted to eat, you needed a firearm... let alone defense. It wasn't like they could run down to the A&P and pick up some steaks....

Just remember... and you probably know this already... a proper fitting bullet coupled with the right powder, matched with good load data to produce reasonable velocities... shouldn't give you leading issues. However, having said that, I don't deny the lead hazard issue... I have recently...

I don't believe that for a second. In much the same way everyone keeps saying BE-86 is also PowerPistol with flash suppressant. BE-86 stands alone as it's own powder, for better or worse.

I have loaded Unique in the .45-70... it is not my favorite powder for that, although it worked. I found better results using 2400. I have previously owned a Browning (Miroku) 1886 SRC... it remains the 'One Rifle I Regret Selling'... so I'm super jelly over your Deluxe. Don't be afraid of...

Is anyone else bothered by the fact that it's not in order of burn rate, per brand?

Real .41MAG shooters do not...

Hmmm.... memories of my childhood... I guess I'd need a Vought Corsair and 6 .50cal Brownings. But... I have to admit, I was a big fan of Wild, Wild West... also with Robert Conrad.

That. The Mare's Leg is much in the same vein as a Thompson. I've always wanted a Thompson, just because. Yes, they are expensive, and extraordinarily heavy for what you get (.45ACP ballistics,) but I think it would be cool, and, of course, the military connection. Of course, the cool factor...

...all of that... ^^^ OP, you mentioned a trim-to length of .75"... a COL difference of .002-.004 with a midrange load of Unique, for example, wouldn't worry me too much, but a COL difference with a max load of something like TiteGroup would. It really depends on the actual cartridge you are...

Besides some of the alternates, H335 is the 5.56mm powder, since it is the canister version of WC844... the powder used for M193/M855 (if memory serves me correctly.) It's hard to go wrong with it, it's available, and it's reasonably priced... at least in this market. 1# will net you nearly...

...and that was my point with the 'not necessarily.' Generically speaking, 'lever-action' loads top out at 40K psi, Pedersoli (in my case...) states specifically to limit loads in their rifles to 31900PSI... and I'm assuming they are doing that for a reason. You made the comment... ...so I...

So you are saying it's cool to load a max load (40000PSI) in my Pedersoli?

It depends... on how you define 'lever-action' pressures. My Pedersoli 1885 has a max pressure of 31900PSI, according to the manufacturer. Looking at random 'lever-action' data on the Hodgdon site, I see data as high as 40000PSI... so, no, not necessarily.

I love me some IMR4198... but it would not be the one I would pick for 55grn .223/5.56mm, that's for sure. FWIW, I've tested some loads with IMR4895, and I found it a bit difficult to get all those Lincoln Logs in that tiny case.... which is why I use ball powders.

When isn't it the right time to stock ammo..? ...and I would say handloading components as well (assuming one handloads.) The last 3 big shortages proved to me it's better to have, than have not.

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Are you opposed to picking up a different powder? IMR powders are going for stupid money right now, if you are using those for different cartridges, I would save them for that... and look for something a little less expensive, and easier to load with. My normal suggestion would be H335 or TAC...

Complete noob question... I know, but I am not familiar with lights on firearms at all.... I've just picked up a Kahr TP9... with the rail under the frame. I'd like to make this my nightstand gun... and have a light on the way, a Streamlight TLR-1 HL. It's a fairly big light... I expect it to...

The AMT DAO in it's many chamberings....