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Has anyone tried to take the slack out of the trigger on a taurus semi auto? Mine has a lot of slack in it and it is a bit annoying, It is a double action semi.

I found a web site with some very good info on many different loads. Search for the reloading page of MD Smith. You will find a wide variety of loads and other usful info. Good luck with the Ruger, you made a good choice.

Yes the 45-70 is gaining a following again and making a real come back. I am very happy with my single shot New England Arms but I do have an itch for one of the lever guns. I may have to see if Uncle Sam can fund one with a tax refund, LOL!!! Hope ya'll have a great new year. Beardog1

For those that helped me with some issues I was having with reloading my 45-70 with the new silver tip bullets here is an update. My son and I went to Texas,near Waelder, to do some hog hunting. The trip was a present for his graduation and had been much anticipated by both of us. We arrived...

JD338 - I was using a lee expander die with the powder drop through the die. I had it all the way down and still had problems. I got frustrated and went out and bought a new set of dies, 3 die set from RCBS. It works great. Guess it will be a little X-mass present to myself. Thanks for the...

I have been trying to load the 300 gr silver tip bullet into the 45-70 cases but am having trouble. Every time I try to seat a bullet I end up crushing the rim of the case. I have both new brass and once fired brass, both have been run through a full length sizing, and expander die but still...

Excellent I will check them out. I am away on business all week but itching to get back home to load some rounds up and do some testing. Thanks everyone for the great advice. Will keep you posted.

JD338 thanks for the info. I will give this a try and let you know how it works out. I have used this bullet in the .270 at 150 grains on three deer this year and two last year. Very pleased with the bullet performance and am anxious to try it out in the 45-70 on some pigs. I will let you know.

so what load would you all suggest I start with if using the 4198? The gun is pretty nice I have three barrels for it one in .223, one in .270 and the 45-70. I am very happy with how well it shoots and have taken three deer in Arkansas this year with the .270. Thanks for the info I am glad...

I recently purchased some of the new Ballistic Silver Tip 300 grain bullets for my 45-70. I am shooting a New England Arms handi rifle. I am planning to use this round for deer size critters and hogs in south Arkansas and Texas. I have not seen any loads yet for this particular bullet. Does...