Sep 22, 2018 · Depending on bullet and velocity you will average between 3 and 6 inches drop between 50 and 100 yards and will experience about the same between 100 and 150 then …

Dec 4, 2016 · While I like your efforts to find a good load for the 45-70 and 200 yd shots, youd be wise to try the Hornady 325gr offering, designed for the rifle. I've owned 3 rifles chambered in …

Apr 13, 2016 · I recently set out to sight my 45-70 XLR in at 200 yards. I didn't have any illusions about being able to hit sub MOA but expected a sub 6 in group. I'm more like 12 and 18 …

Jan 4, 2017 · While the Army did develop a .45-70-500 load effective in volley fire out to 3,000 plus yards, ballistically speaking the .45-70 trajectory strongly resembles that of a rainbow, so …

Apr 20, 2019 · If you reload the 45-70 becomes an absolute power house out to 200 yards. If that’s what your looking for and Grizzly or Buffalo Bore offer factory power houses as well. If …

Sep 27, 2014 · Well, I blame Guy Miner for this, but I decided to try the 45-70 out at 200 yards with my current load. It is a 405 cast lead bullet made by (Onesonek AKA Dave), 40 grains of …

Most loads sighted 3� high at 100 yards will drop nearly a foot at 200 yards. Yet, in spite of its less than impressive performance, it is a popular choice among sport shooters and hunters.

Feb 27, 2016 · A brisk full value cross wind can easily drive the bullet sideways a foot at 200 yards and that means a wounding shot rather than a kill shot. I no longer hunt but I do shoot …

Dec 24, 2006 · The 45-70 really shoots best at long range with BLACK POWDER and cast bullets. Loaded properly with the proper bullet lube on the 500ish grain bullets it will astound …

Oct 3, 2017 · The targets below show you the accuracy the Henry .45-70 can achieve. The groups were just tighter than 3 inches. I shot at the first target five times. I only fired three …