Hello,

Looking for help on reloading some blanks in 45-70 for my son, who will be in charge of a shooting range in southern Id. this summer at a scout camp. I have dies and all necessary equip. to complete the loads, just need some info on load data.

Thanks AL

This can be potentially very dangerous. Commercial blank cartridges are made with a special powder that burns quickly without being confined. NEVER use smokeless powder to make homemade blanks. If you must make blanks then use a small charge of fffg black powder and top it with a single card wad. Never more than one wad. With all blanks be aware that when fired up close, they can be lethal.
Source: Modern handloading, Nonte. Out of print but a great resource.

Also don't use blank powder for a ball round.
When I was a kid,I tried to make a rocket out of a 30'06 case filled with pink blank powder and capped with a wad of plastic wood.
The thing was a miniture pipe bomb.I got a quarter inch piece of shrapnel in my inner thigh.
A step closer would have been really bad news for me.
Frank

mtmrolla and Kragman71,

Thanks for the info and good advice on the blank loads. Think I will pass on trying this type of load.

Al1460