I have a Ruger #1 in 45-70 and I understand this manual lists some nice stiff loads for the 350 and 400 gr bullets. Can anyone let me know min/max charges and their corresponding velicities? Thanx

Ok, 45-70 data from Hodgdon #27, Rugers, modern highwalls, and bolt actions only.

300 gr.Sierra HP,
H4198, 59.5 gr @ 2394 fps & 37.300 cup to 63 gr @ 2532 fps @ 50,000 cup.

350 gr Hornady JRN,
H335, 57 gr @ 2016 fps & 32,200 cup to 63 gr @ 2174 fps & 47,300 cup.
H322, 52 gr @ 1898 fps & 25,800 cup to 57 gr (compressed) @ 2143 fps & 41,100 cup.
H4198, 50.5 gr @ 2104 fps & 35,100 cup to 56 gr @ 2300 fps & 50,000 cup.

400 gr Speer JFP
H335, 54 gr @ 1883 fps & 31,900 cup to 60 gr @ 2057 fps & 49,800 cup.
H4198, 48 gr @ 1915 fps & 31,800 cup to 53 gr @ 2108 fps & 49,100 cup.

Hope this helps. - Dan

Awesome...thanx Dan