I got a Marlin Guide Gun (45-70) about 6 years ago, and a bullet mold for casting bullets. Far too much work around the place, and other issues prevented me from doing anything with my new, now old gun! Two years ago, finally got some bullets cast. That was were the process stopped, until the last week or so.
About a week ago, I got the bullets powder coated, and sized. Stuffed 5 cases, with an internet “relatively” light load, to verify feeding reliability, monitor pressure indications, and attempt to get it on paper. All appeared well with those 5 rounds, so, bumped the load up a bit. I shot 5 more rounds, this was the result. First shot, high right, adjusted scope.....and shot the next 4 rounds. Velocity decent, group pretty good, recoil pretty mild..... 430 grain WNFP @ 1790 fps should make a good timber gun. memtb
About a week ago, I got the bullets powder coated, and sized. Stuffed 5 cases, with an internet “relatively” light load, to verify feeding reliability, monitor pressure indications, and attempt to get it on paper. All appeared well with those 5 rounds, so, bumped the load up a bit. I shot 5 more rounds, this was the result. First shot, high right, adjusted scope.....and shot the next 4 rounds. Velocity decent, group pretty good, recoil pretty mild..... 430 grain WNFP @ 1790 fps should make a good timber gun. memtb
