Load data for .45-70 Govt. + 250gr Hornady Monoflex

16 suitable loads across 4 powder(s) for cartridge .45-70 Govt. with 250gr Hornady Monoflex bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 14, Vihtavuori N120 and Hodgdon TrailBoss.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.105 in / 53.47 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.550 in / 64.77 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 31,908 PSI / 2,200 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.105 in / 53.47 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.550 in / 64.77 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 31,908 PSI / 2,200 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.458 | 250gr | Monoflex

Cartridge:.45-70 Govt. load data

Case Length (L3):2.105" | 53.5 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.471" | 12.0 mm

Case Capacity:79 gow | 5.12 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):31,908 psi | 2,200 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist

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Community Loads for .45-70 Govt. + 250gr Hornady Monoflex

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

44.5 gr	2.550"	19.1"	2041 fps	•••
45.0 gr	2.550"	28.0"	2211 fps	•••
46.3 gr	2.550"	19.1"	2776 fps	•••

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