45-70 Ruger No.1 Only

Handload Data

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge
45-70 Gov’t Ruger #1 Only
Firearm Ruger No.1
Barrel Length 22.0″
Min – Max Case Length 2.105″ +0.0″/-0.020″
Min – Max Cartridge Overall Length 2.490″ – 2.550″
Primer CCI 250 – Large Rifle
Bullet Diameter 0.458″ +0.0″/-0.003″
Reloading Dies RCBS, Redding Competition,
Hornady Lee Factory Crimp

 

Bullet Type  Bullet Weight
Grains
Net H2O
Grains
Capacity
COL” Powder Type Powder Charge
Grains
Muzzle Velocity
fps
Muzzle Energy
ft/lbs
Weldcore RNSP
350 60.0 2.600 Re10x 54.0 2178 3688
Weldcore RNSP 350 60.0 2.600 IMR 3031 60.0 2240 3900
Weldcore RNSP 350 60.0 2.600 H4198 55.0 2179 3691
Swift A-Frame 400 55.9 2.680 Re7 50.0 2038 3690
Swift A-Frame 400 55.9 2.680 Re10x 52.0 2059 3766
Swift A-Frame 400 55.9 2.680 H4198 53.0 2073 3818
Cast Performance 460 50.5 2.530 Re7 45.0 1876 3596
Cast Performance 460 50.5 2.530 Re10x 49.0 1916 3751
Cast Performance 460 50.5 2.530 H4198 46.0 1887 3638
Hornady DGX 500 48.2 2.750 Re7 43.0 1703 3221
Hornady DGX 500 48.2 2.750 Re10x 45.0 1766 3463
Hornady DGX 500 48.2 2.750 H4198 43.0 1792 3566

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