Thread: Going from a super swede to a 45-70gov

What is 300gn "underpowered" for??

Originally Posted by mimms

What is 300gn "underpowered" for??

Parking stuff. So that when you shoot a deer, you dont have to look for it- it stays RIGHT WHERE YOU LEFT IT........The joy of big bore.

Originally Posted by mimms

What is 300gn "underpowered" for??

The factory 45-70 ammo is pretty slow only loaded to 28000psi SAAMI spec, since there are still a lot of trapdoor rifles around in the states. Real world velocities are in the range of 1600 - 1700fps depending on barrel length. They are underpowered in the sense that you can get velocities as high as 2400fps (300gr projectile) with hand loads.

To answer the OP yes for the last 5 years or so, has been very effective out to 150yds which is the furthest I've shot an animal with it. Recoil is pretty stout once you start shooting to marlin and Ruger velocities. My rifle shoots all grain weights well but loves the 400gr Speers.

Originally Posted by mawzer308

My rifle shoots all grain weights well but loves the 400gr Speers.

Yes! I just ordered a box of those and some 2207. I got some lee dies to try as this is as good a time as any.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

Yes! I just ordered a box of those and some 2207. I got some lee dies to try as this is as good a time as any.

Nice one, 2207 has always been good for accuracy and velocity. I also use lee dies and have had no issues.

Originally Posted by mawzer308

Nice one, 2207 has always been good for accuracy and velocity. I also use lee dies and have had no issues.

Had a bit of a play this afternoon with the new dies. They feel about right for the money. Maybe even a tad bit more value than that as there are a couple of design ideas in there i can see. Curious to see how the ammo compares to the federal

Originally Posted by mimms

What is 300gn "underpowered" for??

To quote Marvin the Martian...."Where's the earth shattering kaboom??"
I was expecting this thing to knock me half over but it wasnt too bad. If it hadnt been in a plastic stock i doubt the recoil would have been worse than medium.