My understanding is that the current commercial 45/70 ammo is loaded to slightly under black powder pressures with smokeless powder. This is to ensure safety with weapons with weak actions such as the Springfield Trapdoor.
Also,if memory serves me correctly, the 32 Winchester Special, was originally created as a black powder alternative to the 30-30.
Jim

Last edited by italiansxs; 01/03/09 03:10 PM.
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