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I shot again last night with 40gr of Varget and the 405 hard cast. I shot a 2.8" 5 shot group at 50 yards. I've been using the trapdoor loads to keep the recoil down and so far it is a joy to shoot. I would like to keep recoil, but I'm willing to step it up if it produces smaller groups. My...

Thanks. I used the Lee/Hodgdon website C.O.A.L. as my measurement. It hit right in the crimp groove of the bullet. I will try bumping up the charge to 30 and 31grains and see what 5 of each looks like. I might need a different powder with the 405 hard cast from what I'm reading. I have...

On rounds like the 45-70 when you have a group with a few hitting high, can you change the seating depth to bring the group together? Or would you try a different charge first. I picked the middle charge from my Lee manual with the 405 hard cast and H4198. Book max is 31.0 gr.

It is a brass bead front sight. The target I used allowed me to cover the black area and have a black ring around the edge of the bead. (hopefully that makes sense) I have a similar set up on my muzzleloader and can shoot a 3 shot group at 50 where all 3 are touching. I think right now, I...

I couldn't wait to shoot the new rifle so I went after work today. I had 10 rounds loaded. The goal was to get it on paper at 50. I'm not very good with a peep sight but I got it on paper. Now to get those 2 high ones into the group. This load produced a very mild recoil. I would compare...

This weekend I went home and picked up my new rifle from a local store. I added a Skinner peep and drifted out the rear sight. I need to find a dovetail slot blank to fill in the barrel slot. Hoping to break it in soon. If I'm lucky I will get to use it next month for deer season. I really...

I'm guessing the mess window is causing an issue. If you are using a short high profile vane it might be causing the issue. Are you practicing with broadheads prior to hunting or just using field points and then putting on the broadhead to hunt? Your bow might not be tuned correctly and the...

I use IMR 8208 XBR in my AR with a 16" barrel.

Open sights. Going with the Skinner. Just need to pick the color. Black/gold or case hardened???

Great info in your write up Guy. I think I will be happy with this rifle. I ordered brass, dies and bullets this morning. I need to look at the Skinner Peep Sight next. I think that would be a great addition to the rifle.

I do plan on loading for this rifle. The store is back home so I don't know when I will get there because of archery season going on now in WI. My hope is to shoot a doe this weekend and run home next weekend to see my parents and pick up the 45-70. Kinda funny. The rifle was built 3 miles...

The check is going in the mail tomorrow morning. If I ever need the money, I will post it on here and one of you guys will have to buy it from me!!!

The phone just rang... one store just got a rifle in. He is $100 more than the other store but I will have it 4-5 months sooner. Hmmmm

I'm on the list and waiting for a phone call. JD338s list is very close to my list of reasons why I need a 45-70. I should buy a box of bullets, brass or dies first then I have to buy the rifle!!!

Great info guys. I'm not worried about weight. I will be walking to my stand and sitting over small plots, water tanks or trails. Joec7651, I like the load you posted. Please keep posting on why I need to buy this one.

Bowsite and TradGang are good ones.

Since there is no other group on the internet who can spend a guy's money, like the guys on Nosler Forum, I figured I would bring my latest idea here to see what everyone thinks. I have not bought a new rifle in a while due to other wants and wishes but I have the bug real bad. I'm thinking...

The last manual I bought was Nosler 7. I'm looking to maybe buy a new manual. Any recommendations?

This spring I went 4/4. 16ga tss #9 --42 yards 12ga tss #9 --48 yards 28ga tss #9.5 --14 yards 20ga tss #9 --51 yards All hand loads from 870s. My goal is to add the 410 to the list for next spring.

I went with a 20" barrel as well. My goal was a light compact deer rifle. I absolutely love it!!!