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May 17
45-70 Government: 405-grain lead at 1,350 fps. Designed to stop a horse in 1873.
30-06 Springfield: 150-grain spitzer at 2,900 fps. Designed to hit accurately at distance in 1906.
Same continent. Two different centuries.
#HuntingBallistics #MyReloading
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May 17
Inside 150 yards: 45-70 wins. Heavy .458 bullet creates massive wound channels and straight-line penetration on bone.
Past 200 yards: 30-06 wins. Retains energy better and shoots flat enough for ethical placement.
Different tools for different ranges.
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May 17
Bottom line:
One hunting rifle? 30-06 covers more terrain.
Second rifle for thick timber or bear defense? Get the 45-70.
Full breakdown by hunting scenario drop tables inside.
Read more: myreloading.com/45-70-vs-30-…
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May 17
You don't need a $100 primer tube filler that inverts primers.
Hornady's 1911 Auto has 2.6 stars for a reason.
I tested 3 alternatives. The cheapest one wins.
Read more: myreloading.com/hornady-lock…
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May 10
The 357 Magnum is a reloader’s dream because of its incredible versatility. But choosing the right powder is key - whether you are building light target loads or heavy-hitting hunting rounds. We reviewed the top choices to help you get the best performance.
Full guide here: myreloading.com/best-powders…
#reloading #357Magnum #handloading #ballistics #shooting
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The age-old debate: 9mm Luger vs 40 SW. One offers capacity and manageable recoil, while the other brings more mass and energy to the target. We looked at the ballistics and real-world performance to see which caliber actually holds the edge today.
Read the full breakdown here: myreloading.com/40-sw-vs-9mm…
#reloading #selfdefense #9mm #40SW #ballistics
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The "New School" Battle
The ARC family is redefining what the AR-15 platform can do. But which one fits your next build - the high-velocity 22 ARC or the heavy-hitting 6mm ARC? We are diving into the ballistics to see which Hornady newcomer takes the lead.
Read the full comparison here: myreloading.com/22-arc-vs-6m…
#reloading #ballistics #22ARC #6mmARC #AR15
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The "Power vs. Range" Debate
Stopping power or long-range reach? The 45-70 is the ultimate brush gun legend, while the 30-06 is the all-American versatile king. We are putting them head-to-head to help you decide which one belongs in your safe.
Check out the full breakdown here: myreloading.com/45-70-vs-30-…
#reloading #hunting #ballistics #4570 #3006
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The "Modern vs. Classic" Hook
Old iron meets new precision. Is the classic 45-70 Govt still the king of heavy hitters, or does the 8.6 Blackout take the crown with its high-twist innovation? We’re breaking down the ballistics and terminal performance of these two legends.
Read the full comparison here: myreloading.com/45-70-vs-8-6…
#reloading #ballistics #hunting #4570 #86blackout
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Stop treating 7.62x39 like disposable surplus.
The "inaccuracy" isn't the caliber. It's the steel case garbage you're feeding it.
Handload this round with modern projectiles and it outclasses .300 BLK in almost every ballistic metric. Precision AKs aren't a myth. You just aren't trying.
myreloading.com/7-62x39mm/
#reloading #762x39 #ak47
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The 7.62x39mm is the most misunderstood round in the West.
It’s not just for "spray and pray." In a bolt gun or a tuned AR-47, it’s a surgical tool.
Let’s talk about unlocking its real potential through handloading.
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Don't let the "cheap plinker" stigma hold you back. Precision 7.62x39 is the ultimate "sleeper" build.
#ballistics #precisionrifle #handloading
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Get the full data breakdown and load development tips at MyReloading.
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30-30 Winchester vs. 45-70 Govt.
It’s not just a history lesson. It’s a debate between efficiency and raw mass. In the world of modern handloading, these "old" rounds are breaking all the old rules.
Here is the breakdown.
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Don't let "fudds" tell you these are 100-yard rounds. With the right reloading data, you’re looking at a 21st-century resurgence.
Read the full deep dive at MyReloading.
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