
Avoid These 45 70 Reloading Mistakes Before They Cost You
Common reloading errors can ruin brass. This one can ruin you.

Common reloading errors can ruin brass. This one can ruin you.

Vihtavuori 3N38 represents the technical pinnacle of high-velocity, high-pressure handgun propellants designed specifically for competitive shooting disciplines. Originally developed by the Finnish manufacturer Vihtavuori to meet the rigorous demands of IPSC and USPSA shooters, Vihtavuori 3N38 has earned a legendary…

Loading the 45-70 with black powder the way it was meant to be shot.

Vihtavuori N330 stands as a highly specialized, medium-burning propellant within the prestigious N300 series of handgun powders, meticulously engineered by the Nammo Group in Finland. While many powders in this series are designed for a broad spectrum of target applications,…

Hot loads for modern single-shots that transform the 45-70.

Vihtavuori N340 is widely regarded as the most flexible and multipurpose propellant within the esteemed N300 series of handgun powders. Manufactured in Finland by the Nammo Group, Vihtavuori N340 was engineered to provide a high-performance, mid-range burn rate that serves…

Safe loads for the Trapdoor start with why it has limits.

In the specialized field of competition-grade shotshell and handgun reloading, Alliant e3 stands as a “next generation” propellant designed to redefine expectations for cleanliness and efficiency. The “e3” designation stands for Energy, Efficiency, and Excellence, reflecting its core design philosophy:…

Load 45-70 safely for your Marlin 1895 lever gun.

In the specialized field of sub-gauge shotshell reloading, few propellants have made as significant an impact as Alliant 20 As the name suggests, this powder was specifically engineered to dominate the 20 gauge and 28 gauge target markets, providing a…
Creedmoor vs 6.5mm: Creedmoor gives max velocity and flatter trajectory; 6.5mm offers superior bullets, barrel life, and match performance.

Hodgdon International is a cornerstone of the celebrated Clays series of propellants, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between ultra-fast target powders and medium-rate versatile handgun propellants. Known as International Clays in some markets, Hodgdon International was developed to provide…