First time reloaded here.
I picked up lee classic handloader for 45-70. I have almost everything I need to get started including some calipers and digital scale.
I found this old load data from older lee loaders using the supplied dipper. My new loading kit has different load data and a larger 3.4cc dipper compared to the 3.1cc listed in the older data below. Is the older data still relevant if I get my powder weights proper? I have a pound of IMR 4227 and a pound of IMR 3031. Loads are listed for both of those powders.
My new load data doesn't list the 4227 powder and I have read that 4227 is best for 44 mag loads. Can I still use this old data from the old lee loaders to reload using the IMR 4227? Or should I try to trade it for H4895? I really wanted some H4895 and H4198, but it is next to impossible to find right now as yall already know. So I settled for the 3031 and 4227. I'm not concerned about the 3031 powder as there is old and new load data for that.
For my projectiles I will be using a .458 350gr Meister Hardcast bullet from Midway and the 325gr Hornady FTX. I have some factory shorter Hornady brass for the latter and Starline for the cast bullet.
I'd like to keep the cast bullets in the 1400ish FPS range and the FTX around 1800.
Gun is Marlin 1895 Guide gun.
I can't wait to jump into this, but want to be sure I have the correct components first. Now If I could find a couple hundred large rifle primers I'd be in buisness!
I should buy a manual I know, for now I'm using free data from reputable sources online to figure out where to start. Any recommendations for a manual with a broad range of 45-70 load data?
I picked up lee classic handloader for 45-70. I have almost everything I need to get started including some calipers and digital scale.
I found this old load data from older lee loaders using the supplied dipper. My new loading kit has different load data and a larger 3.4cc dipper compared to the 3.1cc listed in the older data below. Is the older data still relevant if I get my powder weights proper? I have a pound of IMR 4227 and a pound of IMR 3031. Loads are listed for both of those powders.
My new load data doesn't list the 4227 powder and I have read that 4227 is best for 44 mag loads. Can I still use this old data from the old lee loaders to reload using the IMR 4227? Or should I try to trade it for H4895? I really wanted some H4895 and H4198, but it is next to impossible to find right now as yall already know. So I settled for the 3031 and 4227. I'm not concerned about the 3031 powder as there is old and new load data for that.
For my projectiles I will be using a .458 350gr Meister Hardcast bullet from Midway and the 325gr Hornady FTX. I have some factory shorter Hornady brass for the latter and Starline for the cast bullet.
I'd like to keep the cast bullets in the 1400ish FPS range and the FTX around 1800.
Gun is Marlin 1895 Guide gun.
I can't wait to jump into this, but want to be sure I have the correct components first. Now If I could find a couple hundred large rifle primers I'd be in buisness!
I should buy a manual I know, for now I'm using free data from reputable sources online to figure out where to start. Any recommendations for a manual with a broad range of 45-70 load data?