SAFE, Smokeless Powder Load for .40-60 WCF ?

smokeywolf

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What make, type, vintage firearm would it be used in?

I use 24.5 grns. of IMR 4198 under a Lyman 403169 260 grn. bullet in an original pre-1899 Winchester Model '86 40-65.
 

fiver

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21grs. of 4198 will give you 1500 fps. with a 210gr bullet.
[hand loaders manual of cartridge conversions]
 

Petrol & Powder

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Thanks, I'm trying to help a friend. The black powder load is easy but I want an alternative in case he doesn't want to deal with the cleaning issue.