Load data for .45-70 Govt. + 400gr Speer Soft Point Flat Nose

29 suitable loads across 8 powder(s) for cartridge .45-70 Govt. with 400gr Speer Soft Point Flat Nose bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant AR-Comp, Alliant Reloder-7 and ReloadSwiss RS 14.

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.

400gr Speer Soft Point Flat Nose bullet image

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 | 400gr | Soft Point Flat Nose

Cartridge:.45-70 Govt. load data

Case Length (L3):2.105" | 53.5 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.543" | 13.8 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. + 400gr Speer Soft Point Flat Nose

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)

	40.0 gr	2.550"	16.5"	1667 fps	•••

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