Unverified load 5340 in caliber .45-90 WCF
LoadID 5340
Bullet Hornaday jacketed hollow point
Bullet Weight 300 grs
Powder Hodgdon Varget
Powder Weight 65 grs
Primer Winchester Large Rifle
Brass Make Starline .45-90
Barrel Length 30 (inches)
C.O.L (inches)
Velocity 0 fps
Group 100 yds (inches)
Submitted By Ed DeSchepper
Gun Info Winchester 1885 BPCR
Comment Very Accurate load in my gun. Mild-Moderate recoil based upon your recoil sensitivity. No pressure signs, however, did not work up to max load. To get a starting load, I did some extrapolation math based on published 45-70 (Hodgdon trapdoor level) and 45-90 (Accurate Powder) data. Probably could get more horsepower out of it in this gun, but wanted to stay safe. Powder did not quite fill the case (~.1 " below base of bullet). Hornaday bullet crimped on cannelure located furthest from base.