Light bullets in 45/70

[Mike]

Hey Loophole, One thing you might try is going to Buffalo Arms (by email) and ordering some cast and ready to shoot bullets in a weight and style you want to try. They have a .457" diameter 325 grain round nose that you will probably really enjoy. They also have a 405 grain hollow base bullet that should do very well with the 55 grains of powder carbine loads I mentioned earlier. If you are on a tight budget, a mould for that 405 grain hollow base bullet is available from Lee Precision for under $30. Lee doesn't make the highest quality stuff but their moulds do work rather well. Anyway, by getting some bullets from Buffalo Arms you could try before you buy. Shoot sharp, Mike