wiiawiwb
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I'm thinking about getting a Marlin 1895 levergun in .45-70. Not looking to go nuclear. Just want a good woods gun that is also fun to shoot at the range. Before I but it, I'd like to find out more about reloading for it. I am relatively new to reloading but have reloaded about 1,000 rounds of .45 Colt for my Rossi 92 (and Ruger Toklat) . A few questions:
1) Would I need to buy gas-check bullets only?
2) MBC makes a 405 gr RNFP coated bullet. Would this be ok to use in a .45-70?
http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=205&category=20&secondary=36&keywords=
3) It seems that even though it is a rifle round, it looks more akin to reloading a pistol round. Is there anything different about reloading this, or any other steps involved, than reloading for the .45 Colt?
4) The Lyman manual lists 7 different powders. Any one better for mild to moderate loads?
1) Would I need to buy gas-check bullets only?
2) MBC makes a 405 gr RNFP coated bullet. Would this be ok to use in a .45-70?
http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=205&category=20&secondary=36&keywords=
3) It seems that even though it is a rifle round, it looks more akin to reloading a pistol round. Is there anything different about reloading this, or any other steps involved, than reloading for the .45 Colt?
4) The Lyman manual lists 7 different powders. Any one better for mild to moderate loads?