I use those Berry's in 30-40 krag and 30-30. I like them.
1lb of powder goes fast so don't worry too much about picking the right one on your first go round.
45-70 and 30-30 loads
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1lb of powder goes fast so don't worry too much about picking the right one on your first go round.
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IMR3031 or H322 will give good results in both rifles with jacketed bullets.
Either Unique or #2400 for cast bullets for light loads.
I also like H4895 in both for full power loads.
However, a full power load of H4895 (full case!) under a 400gr bullet from a Marlin 1895 will loosen you teeth fillings!
I cast so I mostly use cast bullets in both cartridges.
My favorite in the .30/30 is the Lee 150gr FNGC (158gr) over 28.0gr H4895. (Sized .311" lubed with SPG). Gets 2,100fps. Accurate. Uses same sight settings as factory jacketed ammo.
For the .45/70, two bullets.
300gr RCBS FNGC (322gr) over 29.5gr #2400. Mild, accurate, economical. Gets 1,650fps from 18.5" M1895GuideGun, 1,750fps from 22" M1895 "Remlin". Powerful enough for any .45/70 use.
400-405gr (have both FN and HBFN Lee molds). Over 21.5gr of #2400, gets 1,300fps, duplicates factory load. Very accurate.
I also use a lot of H4198 in .45/70.
BTW, a 1lb container IS considered a sampler. IRRC about 20yrs ago, one of the powder manufacturers offered a 4-powder "sampler", 4-4oz containers in a 1lb package. Waxed paper container similar to 1/2pt milk box. I think it was Hercules; Bullseye or Unique, #2400, RL7 and RL12. A lot of dealers split them up, marked them up too! Evidently didn't go over too well.
Either Unique or #2400 for cast bullets for light loads.
I also like H4895 in both for full power loads.
However, a full power load of H4895 (full case!) under a 400gr bullet from a Marlin 1895 will loosen you teeth fillings!
I cast so I mostly use cast bullets in both cartridges.
My favorite in the .30/30 is the Lee 150gr FNGC (158gr) over 28.0gr H4895. (Sized .311" lubed with SPG). Gets 2,100fps. Accurate. Uses same sight settings as factory jacketed ammo.
For the .45/70, two bullets.
300gr RCBS FNGC (322gr) over 29.5gr #2400. Mild, accurate, economical. Gets 1,650fps from 18.5" M1895GuideGun, 1,750fps from 22" M1895 "Remlin". Powerful enough for any .45/70 use.
400-405gr (have both FN and HBFN Lee molds). Over 21.5gr of #2400, gets 1,300fps, duplicates factory load. Very accurate.
I also use a lot of H4198 in .45/70.
BTW, a 1lb container IS considered a sampler. IRRC about 20yrs ago, one of the powder manufacturers offered a 4-powder "sampler", 4-4oz containers in a 1lb package. Waxed paper container similar to 1/2pt milk box. I think it was Hercules; Bullseye or Unique, #2400, RL7 and RL12. A lot of dealers split them up, marked them up too! Evidently didn't go over too well.
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