I've been doin some research on the .45-70 rifle cartridge.
I dont know much about it, though in reading it doesnt sem to have a very flat trajectory and historically was used for volley fire and sometimes at very long range, still capable of delivering very lethal results. The Sandy Hook test of 1879 produced a heavier 500 gr. bullet that could reach out to 3300 yards, penetrate (3) 1" thick oak boards at a trajectory of about 30 degrees, and still bury its self nose first in the sand. But thats a heck of a rainbow trajectory!
I'm interested in a single shot rifle, which as far as I can find has a 1:20 twist rate. I'm not interested in duplicating the Sandy Hook test, but the rifle can be used in some states for "primitive gun season" which tradtionally has been muzzle loader season. I'm lookin at ranges of 100 yards or less.
I'm wonderin here if anyone has any experience with the .45-70 cartridge? What bullet and powder charge? Any manufacturer recommended? Any what about the recoil? Would a muzzle brake be a worthwhile investment if I go this route?
Thanks for your help MO family!!!
I dont know much about it, though in reading it doesnt sem to have a very flat trajectory and historically was used for volley fire and sometimes at very long range, still capable of delivering very lethal results. The Sandy Hook test of 1879 produced a heavier 500 gr. bullet that could reach out to 3300 yards, penetrate (3) 1" thick oak boards at a trajectory of about 30 degrees, and still bury its self nose first in the sand. But thats a heck of a rainbow trajectory!
I'm interested in a single shot rifle, which as far as I can find has a 1:20 twist rate. I'm not interested in duplicating the Sandy Hook test, but the rifle can be used in some states for "primitive gun season" which tradtionally has been muzzle loader season. I'm lookin at ranges of 100 yards or less.
I'm wonderin here if anyone has any experience with the .45-70 cartridge? What bullet and powder charge? Any manufacturer recommended? Any what about the recoil? Would a muzzle brake be a worthwhile investment if I go this route?
Thanks for your help MO family!!!