Box of 45-70

[peterk123]

Loaded the last of my 45-70. I don't know why I enjoy loading this round so much because I am basically doing it in single stages including the dispensing of powder. Only thing I can equate it to is how stupidly large they are.

 

[84ta406]

I'm not very familiar with 45-70, is it always crimped so tightly?

 

[peterk123]

I'm not very familiar with 45-70, is it always crimped so tightly?

I am trying to figure it out. New to the round and have yet to have a chance to really play with it for accuracy. Will find out this weekend. I only have it crimped so the brass is flush with the bullet at the cannelure. I figured since there is a bit of recoil and the cartridges are stacked one in front of the other, better to be a bit more than less. Someone that actually knows what they are doing can probably chime in with some better advice. Pete

 

[22lr]

Looks like lipstick! Lipstick that can take down a buffalo..

 

[jpm]

they look fine to me, I load for trapdoors and put a decent crimp on it

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

You probably don’t need that heavy of a crimp but it doesn’t hurt.
The big worry with over crimping cast bullets is undersizing the bullet. These bullets are so long and probably have a decent crimp groove to roll into. Even if you over crimp in that small area you still have like 1” of good bullet below that. You’re fine.

 

[Broc]

I'm not very familiar with 45-70, is it always crimped so tightly?

Depends. I dont crimp mine when I load for the Sharps. I can pull the bullets out with my fingers.

But I would never shoot my loads in a lever action, that will need a crimp.