Yet another 45/70 question

Bronco · Post by **Bronco** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:18 pm

Howdy, I spent a lot of time developing my 50-110 loads. However with the Browning 1886 SRC am getting I would like to gather some knowledge from you all.
I looked at Midway and the bullet weights run all over the place 300gr to 500gr cast GC. for the 45/70. Have any of you found that the heavier bullets are more accurate than the lighter ones. Figure 100yds or so with it so I am not worried about flattening out the trajectory.
John

SJPrice · Post by **SJPrice** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:57 pm

My 1886 Browning SRC works best with 400 to 420 grain cast loads. And it does not seem to care if they are mild or hot.

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:28 pm

Ditto

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:23 pm

I have generally found the same thing. I have worked up to 440grs with equally satisfactory results. I have found that my plinker load, 400gr Bearcreek Supply soft cast at 950FPS does print 6" higher at 25-50yrds than my buster loads. 1886.

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:52 pm

With my 1895 the Winchester factory 300gr. hollow points are the most accurate factory loads in my rifle. However with handloads the 405gr Remington bullet is the most accurate.

AndyM · Post by **AndyM** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:34 am

In my Marlin - I have not noticed much accuracy differance between the Hornady 350 grainers and the Remington 405 - they pretty much shoot the same at 100 yds. I have not done much testing beyond 100 - but in reading, longer bullets will actually settle out more past 100 yds so your 200 yard accurcay might be equal to your 100 yrd.