Are you reloading for a modern 45-70 rifle? Marlin, Ruger

[Maj Dad]

Please bear with me and don't think I am being petulant - far from it. I am not sure what the issue for Alliant is - since there are already loads at & approaching 40k cup, what more do we need from them? If it's more detailed pressure testing, I can see that to a degree, but beyond that, I am not sure.

Again, please don't take offense - I am always in support of better data, and just want to make sure I understand the issue fully.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

Alliant does not have this data...not for Marlins (40,000 cup).

Alliant (Speer) only loads the Marlin to 28k psi...and the Ruger to 35k psi.

That is quite a ways from the potential of both rifles...especially the Ruger.

You cannot simply take the Ruger loads and use them in a Marlin...at least not with certain bullets, because the OAL is different.

We need "Marlin specific" high octane 45-70 load data...


Me personally...I don't really need it, I have access to lots of "tried and true" load data for the 45-70.

But many people are buying 45-70's and having to go about the full power loads the hard way...and many more don't even know the marlin can be loaded up to this level.

The data needs to be made available simply because it can be done...and without a lot of cost or fuss. We buy their products...its their job to offer support for those products..."up to date" support.