17 May 2007, 21:18
hard luck45-70 handi rifles ?
Thinking of buying one to take to Ms for their primitative season. Anyone shot one ? Your impressions. How do you have yours tricked out, what loads, recoil etc. any info appreciated.
17 May 2007, 23:31
Hog KillerYou will find a better group to ask on the Single Shot Forum.
Keith
18 May 2007, 02:58
Jason22what loads, recoil etc.
plinker load
305 LFN 17 grain unique rem brass win primer = 1487 fps low recoil
405 jsp 60 gr IMR4064 rem brass win primer = 1897 fps heavy recoil
my fun load..ha ha
500 jsp 55 gr IMR4064 rem brass win primer = 1741 fps OUCH!!!
last two are hot loads...work up slow.
Jason