Franco
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I'm getting ready to load bunch of these for my modern 1895 lever action. The I will be using H4198 which I really like in the 45-70.
Sierra data in the Loadbook peaks that powder at a little over 54g but the Hodgdon data (both in the Loadbook and at Hodgdon.com) lists a low end of 55g for that bullet and powder and a max load of 60g. Obviously, I would prefer to be near the top fps. Any suggestions? Is Sierra typically overly conservative? Any help would be appreciated.
Just to save some time, please don't suggest different powders or bullets. I appreciate everyone's opinion but I want to use H4198 and I have a box of Sierras that look pretty nice....
Sierra data in the Loadbook peaks that powder at a little over 54g but the Hodgdon data (both in the Loadbook and at Hodgdon.com) lists a low end of 55g for that bullet and powder and a max load of 60g. Obviously, I would prefer to be near the top fps. Any suggestions? Is Sierra typically overly conservative? Any help would be appreciated.
Just to save some time, please don't suggest different powders or bullets. I appreciate everyone's opinion but I want to use H4198 and I have a box of Sierras that look pretty nice....