45-60 trajectory

[Galloway]

I have an 1873 I use for hunting but the 44-40 bullet drops 5 inches at 100 yards roughly and I shoot smaller game. Is anyone familiar with the trajectory of the 45-60 with black powder and would it enable a center hold out to 100 yards? I have the option of getting a NIB Uberti 1876. Thanks

[larryo_1]

I don't know if what the history books say is always true but if they are then the 45-60 never gave Tom Horn any trouble at distance until he got caught that is! 

[Dirty Brass]

I donh't know about 100 yards, but I shot my 45/60 at 65 yards, holding very low in the rear sight notch, and had no trouble hitting a 6" plate every shot for 9 shots. I would say the trajectory would be acceptable - unless you are shooting through a 24" tunnel.

[Big Muddy]

I shoot mine with a center hold out to 100 yards. After that...it starts to drop pretty quick. At 125 it is lower and at 150 I have to use the tang sight.

I also find 300 grain bullets are not very accurate past 300 yards. When I shoot farther than that I go to heavier slugs. YMMV.

[Trailrider]

Give us a muzzle velocity, and bullet weight.  I'd ask for a ballistic coefficient, but that isn't all that easy to calculate unless you have a profile of the coefficient of form.  Guestimates can be made, however, if we know the diameter of the meplat (flat on the bullet's nose).  Also, how big a "small target" are you attempting to shoot?  Moose, elk, mule deer, white tails, grizzle b'ars, chipmonks?