[whitesmoke]

I'm new to this website and new to reloading for the 45-70. Question, I'm looking for the flattest shooting load for deer out to 200 yds. I'm thinking of a 300gr. Barnes XFN or 300gr. Hawk custom bullet for this task. Anybody have any suggestions? Also I'm contemplating using IMR-4198, H-4198 or Reloader 7 behind one of these projectiles. I'd like to achieve 2000 to 2100 fps out of my Ruger # 1 which if sighted in to be 3" high @ 100yds should be under 6" low @ 200yds, any input on which projectile and powder will give me the results I'm looking for would be greatly appreciated.

 

[whitesmoke]

Thanks guys, some good info here. Any suggestions for powder with 300gr bullets? I'm thinking about IMR-4198, H-4198 or Reloader 7. What do you suggest? Big Bore what kind of expansion do you think your getting with the 300X spitzer and what has been your longest kill on a deer with this bullet.