Despite meters of loadbooks I can't find a good starting load for these bullets in my TC Encore with Vithavouri powders. The preferred powder will most likely be VV N130 which has the same burning rate as Hodgdon H332 and Accurate 2230.
The Encore handles Ruger no 1. pressures.
Thankful for all hints that can follw me on my way...


Thx

VV lists data for the Hornady 300 grain. Nothing wrong with using that for a starting load. It will probably be going a little faster than the jacketed bullet but the pressure won't be any higher. That bullet or any cast bullet of that weight is not going to take kindly to Ruger #1 pressures. Accuracy will fall off and/or leading will be terrible before you ever get to that point.

Mike

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Originally posted by a120:
Despite meters of loadbooks I can't find a good starting load for these bullets in my TC Encore with Vithavouri powders. The preferred powder will most likely be VV N130 which has the same burning rate as Hodgdon H332 and Accurate 2230.
The Encore handles Ruger no 1. pressures.
Thankful for all hints that can follw me on my way...


Thx

info from the hornaday 6th edition reloading guide 45-70 marlin(I have 3 encore actions they're strong I shoot some hot loaded 454 casull ammo that exceeds a 45-70) for a jacket 300gr viht n-130:1600fps 38.5gr;1700fps 41.3gr 1800fps 44.1gr;1900fps 46.9;2000fps 49.7 and (use caution)a max load 2100fps 52.4gr . viht n 120: 1600 32.2,1700 35.1,1800 38, 1900 40.9, 2000 use caution 43.8 .Load data for ruger #1 45-70 uses 350 and 500gr jacketed bullets.Lyman 47th edition doesn't list viht,nosler 5th ed reloading guide 45-70 300gr partition protected point imr,rl,aa,h . cast performance gas checked bullets haven't leaded my 20" 454 casull bullberry rifle barrel.I spoke to a tech at hodgdon if you're using a CP 'gas checked'(very important to use the gas checked bullet) lead bullet you can work up a load using the 300gr jacketed bullet data. Go to http://www.garrettcartridges.com .I emailed him and he responded about his 45 70 ammo in the Encore he said most of his ammo will work in the encore except one and I can't find his info after my pc crashed.