New one on me: Spin on reloading 45/70 govt.

[FP1201]

So we're cleaning out an Estate of a lifelong Shooter/reloader and we happen on about fifty rounds of 45/70 Govt. with standard looking lead bullets, but each one of these "rattled" and we were perplexed; what on earth could be inside....so once back to base, the kinetic hammer comes out and so does the Bullet....What's inside? A muzzle loading Pellet!
"Well I'll be!" We're going to try one out as soon as I bring over a suitable Rifle.
Ever hear of such a thing?

 

[spat]

So we're cleaning out an Estate of a lifelong Shooter/reloader and we happen on about fifty rounds of 45/70 Govt. with standard looking lead bullets, but each one of these "rattled" and we were perplexed; what on earth could be inside....so once back to base, the kinetic hammer comes out and so does the Bullet....What's inside? A muzzle loading Pellet!
"Well I'll be!" We're going to try one out as soon as I bring over a suitable Rifle.
Ever hear of such a thing?

The original spec was a 45 caliber bullet with 70 grains of black powder (i.e. 45/70) ...

Maybe they're for cowboy action shooting and he wanted the authentic smoke...

 

[Bustedknees]

Should be fun and smell good too.

 

[Getzville 068]

I would worry about ignition problems when using a pellet vs. a loose powder load.
Also, those pellets are pricey IIRC.

 

[Bustedknees]

I need to get my ass moving and record my collection and designate to who they are going to!

 

[S&W Fan]

Funny the timing of this . I came across this article while searching for some other cowboy action shooting info.

Using Hodgdon's Pyrodex Pellets For Cowboy Action Handloads - Shooting Times

By Mike Venturino Pyrodex Pellet loads produce acceptable accuracy; Mike's Dixie

www.shootingtimes.com

 

[FP1201]

The original spec was a 45 caliber bullet with 70 grains of black powder (i.e. 45/70) ...

Maybe they're for cowboy action shooting and he wanted the authentic smoke...

I'm thinking so, as he had 250 rounds of .45LC loaded up...going to knock a few down to see what they're made of.