Can you shoot 45acp out of a 45-70?

45 cartridges such as the 45–70 that are straight walled and can be fired in firearms chambered for longer cartridges with the same case and bullet diameter (45–90). . 45 Schofield and . 45 Colt can be fired from a .

What is the difference between a 45 and 45-70?

The only real difference is the number of rounds you can shoot without reloading, 45/70 is about half the capacity as 45 colt.

What is a 45-70 used for?

45-70 is an ideal cartridge for hunting deer, black bear, feral hogs, moose, brown bear, and other big game in thick woods or heavy cover where short range shots (>100 yards) are common.

What’s the difference between 45 colt and 45 long colt?

The Long Colt is a revolver round and a . 45 Colt could be a reference to the revolver round or the auto pistol round – commonly referred to as . 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol). The latter is a rimless cartridge.

How far will a 45-110 shoot?

Not only is the 45-110 capable of that sort of accuracy, but many other cartridges as well. Yes there are several hundred shooters that shoot the 45-110 in matches with distances from a few hundred yards to 1 mile.

What’s the twist rate on a 45-70 Winchester?

Keep in mind that the 45-70 used a 405-grain bullet with a 1:22 twist rate, and the 45-90 was a 300-grain bullet with a 1:32 twist rate. The 45-90 rifling will not adequately stabilize a 405-grain bullet, resulting in poor accuracy.

What kind of ammo was in the Winchester 45 70?

As he returned to the hotel, he griped the Winchester 45-70 in his right hand. In the left hand he had two belts of 45-70 ammo. As he walked, he ran the scenario of an attack on Columbus through his mind. For his part, he would fight. In addition to the Winchester, he was packing a Colt .45 Single Action Army.

What’s the difference between a 45 70 and a 45 90?

The biggest problem I see with shooting 45-70 in a 45-90 is the difference in the rifling twist rate that Winchester used for the two cartridges. Keep in mind that the 45-70 used a 405-grain bullet with a 1:22 twist rate, and the 45-90 was a 300-grain bullet with a 1:32 twist rate.

Is it safe to shoot a 45-70 in 45-90 chamber?

It is safe to shoot the 45-70 in a 45-90 chamber, just not real accurate. Thanks for all the good information everyone. shoot a 22s,22L or a 22LR from a 22 WMR or 22 WRF? the same as when shooting the 38 special out of a 357 magnum.