3031 for a velocity of 1,430 f.p.s. If you cast your own lead-alloy bullets, this is where the .45/70 really comes into its own. Virtually all of my handloads for the .45/70 are with alloy bullets.

3031 for a velocity of 1,575 f .p.s. A good plinking load with this same bullet is 38 grains of No. 3031 for a velocity of 1,430 f.p.s. If you cast your own lead-alloy bullets, this is where the ...