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45-70 GOVT.

The 45-70 round is well into its second century of existence with a history dating back to its introduction by the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory in 1873 as the Springfield Model 1873. Its full technical name is the .45-70-405: the ".45" is the bullet diameter (11.6 mm), the "70" is the weight in grains of the black powder, and the "405" is the weight of the lead bullet (another offering included a .45-70-500 as well). During the last decades of the 19th century, the .45-70 held great sway as one of America's important big game rounds.

The popularity of the .45-70 Govt. declined as the 20th century dawned so you won't find as much commercially produced ammo for sale as you once would have. Winchester stopped production of .45-70 chambered rifles in 1935. Interest was revived in 1972 when Marlin begin production of its "new" Model 1895 lever action gun chambered in .45-70 caliber; the round has seen a modest increase in use, especially in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. The large diameter bullet punches a big hole in whatever it hits; however, slower velocities and longer distances may not always produce the necessary hydrostatic shock for clean, quick kills. Although some advocate the .45-70 Govt. ammo for use on dangerous game, its successful use may critically (read "life and death" important) depend on the skill of the shooter's cool-headedness in dangerous situation!

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  1. 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Barnes 300gr. TSX FN Ammo 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Barnes 300gr. TSX FN Ammo
    $64.95
    $3.25/ppr

    84 In Stock

    Bullet type
    TSX     Muzzle Energy
    2469     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1925     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  2. 20rds – 45-70 Govt. Barnes Pioneer 400gr. SJHP Ammo 20rds – 45-70 Govt. Barnes Pioneer 400gr. SJHP Ammo
    $59.95
    $3/ppr

    50 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Semi-Jacketed Hollow-Point (SJHP)     Muzzle Energy
    2612     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1715     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    400 Grain
  3. 20rds - 45-70 Buffalo Bore Magnum 430gr. Lead Flat Nose Ammo 20rds - 45-70 Buffalo Bore Magnum 430gr. Lead Flat Nose Ammo
    $76.95
    $3.85/ppr

    12 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hard Cast     Muzzle Energy
    3519     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1920     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    430 Grain
  4. 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Mag. Buffalo Bore 300gr. JHP-FN Ammo 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Mag. Buffalo Bore 300gr. JHP-FN Ammo
    $74.95
    $3.75/ppr

    14 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)     Muzzle Energy
    3694     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2355     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  5. 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Federal Fusion 300gr. SP Ammo 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Federal Fusion 300gr. SP Ammo
    $58.95
    $2.95/ppr

    49 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Fusion     Muzzle Energy
    2280     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1850     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  6. 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Federal Power-Shok 300gr. Soft Point Ammo 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Federal Power-Shok 300gr. Soft Point Ammo
    $49.95
    $2.5/ppr

    37 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2280     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1850     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  7. 200rds – 45-70 Govt. Federal Power-Shok 300gr. SP Ammo 200rds – 45-70 Govt. Federal Power-Shok 300gr. SP Ammo
    $459.95
    $2.3/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2280     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1850     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  8. 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Hornady LEVERevolution 325gr. FTX Ammo 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Hornady LEVERevolution 325gr. FTX Ammo
    $49.95
    $2.5/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    170 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Flex Tip (FTX)     Muzzle Energy
    3032     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2050     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    325 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  9. 20rds – 45-70 Govt. Hornady LEVERevolution 250gr. MonoFlex Ammo 20rds – 45-70 Govt. Hornady LEVERevolution 250gr. MonoFlex Ammo
    $49.95
    $2.5/ppr

    134 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Solid Copper     Muzzle Energy
    2276     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2025     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    250 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  10. 200rds – 45-70 Govt. Hornady LEVERevolution 325gr. FTX Ammo 200rds – 45-70 Govt. Hornady LEVERevolution 325gr. FTX Ammo
    $474.95
    $2.37/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    31 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    Flex Tip (FTX)     Muzzle Energy
    3032     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2050     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    325 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  11. 20rds – 45-70 Govt. Hornady Subsonic 410gr. Sub-X Ammo 20rds – 45-70 Govt. Hornady Subsonic 410gr. Sub-X Ammo
    $49.95
    $2.5/ppr

    138 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    1052     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1075     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  12. 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Reminton Core-Lokt 405gr. SP Ammo 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Reminton Core-Lokt 405gr. SP Ammo
    $54.95
    $2.75/ppr

    64 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2302     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    405 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  13. 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Winchester 300gr. Super-X Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo 20rds - 45-70 Govt. Winchester 300gr. Super-X Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo
    $49.95
    $2.5/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    30 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)     Muzzle Energy
    2355     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    1880     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain

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How Does 45-70 GOVT Compare to 30-30?

45-70 vs. 30-30

Shooters discuss and compare the 45-70 and 30-30 Winchester calibers quite often. Both are popular lever action calibers. Generally, the 45-70 is larger, with more muzzle energy than the 45-70. The 30-30 is typically cheaper though with a flatter trjaectory and less recoil. For a more in-depth comparison, check out this 45-70 vs. 30-30 Win article at our blog.

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