24gr. 2400

[waco]

Seems like this is a popular 45-70 load with a 405gr cast bullet. I’ll go ahead and load 20 rounds and see how they shoot in my Marlin 1985 topped with a Redfield 2x7 scope.

 

[Brad]

You are going to be very happy

 

[KeithB]

That's a nice looking bullet. I have an 1895 that I've only shot a few factory loads in so I will watch this thread with interest.

 

[gman]

Your gonna love it!

 

[waco]

My go to load with this bullet is 42gr of 3031
Sized to .460" it cut holes at 50 yards. I need to try 100.
I will with this load and the 3031 next time out.

 

[gman]

The thing about that 24gr load is it’s so gentle on the back end. I think your going to be pleased.

 

[Brad]

The thing about that 24gr load is it’s so gentle on the back end. I think your going to be pleased.

Yes!
My 1895 is a pussy cat with the 24 gr of 2400 load. Mine will go 2" or so for 5 shots at 100 group after group. I rarely shoot any other load.

 

[waco]

That 42gr 3031 load is pretty tame too. Maybe not like the 24 2400 load but it's not like 51gr of 3031. That just hurts....

 

[Brad]

46 gr of H322 starts to get your attention too.

 

[gman]

I ventured into H322 territory once. Ouch!

 

[Ian]

40 grains of 3031 behind a 535 grain Postell in my 13.5-lb 45/90 is painful enough, I can't imagine 51 grains under a 405 in a Marlin.

 

[waco]

It sucked...,

 

[smokeywolf]

51gr of 3031. That just hurts....

Been there and done that in a pretty light weight model '86 Winchester carbine. YIKES!