I am seeking 45-70 factory ammo by brand/type and corresponding chronographed velocity from a 16inch barrel. Do I have the below info figured out properly or am I missing anything?
From what I have gathered so far, it seems:
From what I have gathered so far, it seems:
- Factory 45-70 ammo from Federal, Remington, and Winchester shot from a 16" barrel produces muzzle energy and lethality values (Thornily, Hatcher, Wooten, and HITS) similar to a 20inch barreled 44magnum rifle. 44mag is of course more affordable ammo and the rifles are lighter weight.
- In order for the 16" 45-70 to produce noticeably increased muzzle energy and lethality values compared to the 20" barreled 44mag it appears the higher-power 'lever-only' 45-70 loads must be utilized from the likes of Buffalo Bore, Underwood, or HSM Bear Loads.