Are you able to use +P 45-70 ammo in a Shiloh? What is the max. pressure you recomend?
Thanks,
Darrin
45-70 +P AMMO
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Re: 45-70 +P AMMO
[quote="North of 56"]Are you able to use +P 45-70 ammo in a Shiloh? What is the max. pressure you recomend?
Thanks,
Darrin[/quote]
Garrett Cartridges says their 420 grain .45-70 +P round is safe in a Shiloh rifle. Their 540 grain has the same chamber pressure, but the wider meplat may not fit the chamber.
Mike
http://www.garrettcartridges.com/products.asp
Thanks,
Darrin[/quote]
Garrett Cartridges says their 420 grain .45-70 +P round is safe in a Shiloh rifle. Their 540 grain has the same chamber pressure, but the wider meplat may not fit the chamber.
Mike
http://www.garrettcartridges.com/products.asp
from Shiloh:
1874 "Military Carbine" (7 1/2 lb, 22" bbl) in .45-70
1874 "Sporter #1" (25 lb, 34" bbl) in .45-70, rechambered to .45-110
1874 "Military Carbine" (7 1/2 lb, 22" bbl) in .45-70
1874 "Sporter #1" (25 lb, 34" bbl) in .45-70, rechambered to .45-110