Lee Loader

I picked up some 350gr .458 bullets by "Berry" to try in the 45/70. I noticed the max speed they recommend for loading is 1700fps. I will be using them in a Browning 1885, so pressure at that velocity should not be a factor. Does anyone use this bullet; what loads do you recommend; and have you used them on game? I do have experience with Berry's pistol bullets; however, I do not have any experience with their rifle bullets and have considered them only good for target practice use. Thanks

My experience with plated is that they are very soft and expand well if you want that in a half inch hole already .

At 1700 fps you only have 10" of drop out at 200 yd and almost 1300 ftlbs remaining . It's still a thumper even if you only start at 1600 .

The only fly might be the wording of the regulations in regards to it being fmj but it might get a pass as an expanding bullet in a field check .

I'd start with Unique then maybe 4895 , 4198 ,H322 , or 3031 .

Thank you RB for the quick reply and helpful advice!