New to me 45-70

Nice rifle. I've had 2 of them wish I had kept the one with the laminated stock, was a great looking gun.

I would bet that baby got some thump to it!

Factory loads aren’t enough??

onlymaroonmatters said:

Factory loads aren’t enough??

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Ellis is into sadism.

onlymaroonmatters said:

Factory loads aren’t enough??

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Nope……..I keep telling you……you don’t want any of my 458 loads.

Nice thought you had given up anything gun related.

rigrat said:

Nice thought you had given up anything gun related.

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It’ll be a slow build. I ain’t using anything powder or primer related unless I can replace it quick.

I have one almost the same except I have peep sights on mine. It’s a great woods gun for deer. My favorite load for the woods hunting deer is 350 gr. Hornady XTP with IMR 3031. Lyman load manuals have many choices. If you’re into cast bullets be sure to get the Lyman Cast Bullets manual for it also. For mild loads check out Trail Boss powder. It’s an awesome rifle but you may want to find a good recoil pad so you save your shoulder during load development.

Ellis93 said:

It’ll be a slow build. I ain’t using anything powder or primer related unless I can replace it quick.

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Seems most items are available for reloading if you are willing to pay the price. But I get it.

rigrat said:

Seems most items are available for reloading if you are willing to pay the price. But I get it.

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Since Randy has sold out,my source is pretty much internet. Unless I want to go to bullseye down the road………that’ll will probably be considerably more painful.

You have a supply of Bullseye powder down the road from you???

And yes most of mine is internet, or picked up at shops during my travels.

Ellis93 said:

Since Randy has sold out,my source is pretty much internet. Unless I want to go to bullseye down the road………that’ll will probably be considerably more painful.

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I don't know how often you're down here (for craft shows and what-not) and I know that Bert at Southern Reloading is only open on Wednesdays, but if you need something and are coming down for a weekend show or something, holler at me. I can pick up stuff from Bert and bring it to you at your booth.

rigrat said:

You have a supply of Bullseye powder down the road from you???

And yes most of mine is internet, or picked up at shops during my travels.

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No,gun range/shop down here. About 6 miles from me,close to the Alabama line. I have “plenty” of stuff……I just don’t want to use it……and don’t want to get ass rapped trying to replace it.

Twang said:

I don't know how often you're down here (for craft shows and what-not) and I know that Bert at Southern Reloading is only open on Wednesdays, but if you need something and are coming down for a weekend show or something, holler at me. I can pick up stuff from Bert and bring it to you at your booth.

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Appreciate it.

Ellis93 said:

No,gun range/shop down here. About 6 miles from me,close to the Alabama line. I have “plenty” of stuff……I just don’t want to use it……and don’t want to get ass rapped trying to replace it.

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Dang it now I am pissed bubbat. I thought I had found a supply of bullseye powder that I dearly love.

And yes same here and the reason I haven't ordered any here lately. Been seriously thinking about it but can't pull the trigger.

rigrat said:

Dang it now I am pissed bubbat. I thought I had found a supply of bullseye powder that I dearly love.

And yes same here and the reason I haven't ordered any here lately. Been seriously thinking about it but can't pull the trigger.

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I have plenty of it! 😂
I go to needing something I ain’t got,and you have it,I smell a trade coming on!

Awe hell.................

Don’t get too wild with it, I’ve seen them open from heavy loaded 300’s.

J.B.