45-70 +P AMMO

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North of 56
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45-70 +P AMMO

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Are you able to use +P 45-70 ammo in a Shiloh? What is the max. pressure you recomend?

Thanks,
Darrin
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Re: 45-70 +P AMMO

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[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
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
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Post by Kirk »

Good morning Darrin, your Shiloh is good for any of the Ruger #1 material, so have fun. Thanks Kirk
North of 56
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Post by North of 56 »

Thanks!

Darrin
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