Load data for .45-70 Govt. + 325gr Hornady FTX
The most recommended powders for this combination are Vihtavuori N120, ReloadSwiss RS 40 and SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2.
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 | 325gr | FTX
Cartridge:.45-70 Govt. load data
Case Length (L3):2.105" | 53.5 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.570" | 14.5 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. + 325gr Hornady FTX
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.2 gr | 2.590" | 24.0" | 1597 fps | ••• | |
| 46.1 gr | 2.590" | 24.0" | 1858 fps | ••• | |
| 45.3 gr | 2.590" | 24.0" | 1892 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.550" | 18.9" | 1824 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.550" | 19.1" | 1273 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.539" | 16.0" | 1680 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.550" | 16.0" | 1699 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.539" | 16.0" | 1709 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.543" | 16.0" | 1706 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.550" | 16.0" | 1729 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.539" | 16.0" | 1739 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.550" | 16.0" | 1759 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.550" | 16.0" | 1788 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.587" | 16.0" | 1745 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.550" | 16.0" | 1808 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.539" | 16.0" | 1795 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.550" | 16.5" | 1837 fps | ••• | |
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