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Hornady Subsonic 410 gr Sub-X .45-70 Ammo, 20/box - 82742
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
SUB-X
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
410 grain
From:
$31.55
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Federal 45-70 Government 300gr Fusion Ammunition 20rds - F4570FS1
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Fusion Soft Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
300 grain
From:
$45.98
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Federal HammerDown 300 gr BSP .45-70 Ammo, 20/pack - LG45701
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Bonded Soft Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Nickel Plated Brass
Grains:
300 grain
From:
$44.99
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Hornady 45-70 Gov t 250gr MonoFlex LeverEvolution Ammunition 20rds - 82741
Brand:
Hornady
Barrel Length:
24"
Bullet Type:
FTX Bullets
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
250 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$45.99
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HSM Ammunition Bear Load 430 gr Round Nose Flat Point - Gas Check .45-70 Ammo, 20/box - HSM-45-70-12-N
Brand:
HSM Ammunition
Bullet Type:
Round Nose Flat Point Gas Check
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
430 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$45.39
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Hornady 45-70 Gov't 325gr FTX LeverEvolution Ammunition 20rds - 82747
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
FTX Bullets
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
325 grain
From:
$37.95
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Winchester 45-70 Government 300gr JHP Super X Ammunition, 20 RoundBox - X4570H
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$46.99
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Federal 45-70 Government 300gr Power-Shok Ammunition 20rds - 4570AS
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Soft Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$41.69
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Fiocchi Extrema .45-70 Government 100 gr 20 Rounds Ammunition - 45-70B
Brand:
Fiocchi
Bullet Type:
Hollow Point Flat Nose
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Capacity:
20
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$42.59
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Buffalo Bore 45-70 Mag 350 grain Jacketed Flat Nose Lever Gun Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 8C/20
Brand:
Buffalo Bore
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Flat Nose
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
350 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$63.39
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Winchester Ammunition Super-X 405 gr Lead Flat Nose .45-70 Ammo, 20/box - X4570CB
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Lead Flat Nose
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
405 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$41.99
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Remington Core-Lokt .45-70 Government 405 gr SP 20 Rounds Ammo - R4570G1
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Soft Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
405 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$45.99
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DoubleTap Ammunition DT Hunter 300 gr Barnes TSX .45-70 Ammo, 20/box - 4570300X
Brand:
DoubleTap Ammunition
Bullet Type:
Barnes TSX Lead Free
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$43.99
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HSM 45-70 Gov't 405gr RNFP Ammunition New Manufactured Cowboy Action 20rds - HSM-45-70-2-N
Brand:
HSM Ammunition
Bullet Type:
Hard Lead Round Nose Flat Point-TLG
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
405 grain
From:
$32.31
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Buffalo Bore 45-70 Mag 300 grain Jacketed Hollow Point Lever Gun Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 8E/20
Brand:
Buffalo Bore
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
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Buffalo Bore 45-70 Mag +P 350 grain Barnes TSX Flat Nose Lead-Free Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 8G/20
Brand:
Buffalo Bore
Bullet Type:
Barnes Triple Shock X Flat Nose
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
350 grain
Rounds:
20
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Buffalo Bore 45-70 Mag +P 300 grain Barnes TSX Flat Nose Lead-Free Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 8F/20
Brand:
Buffalo Bore
Bullet Type:
Barnes Triple Shock X Flat Nose
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
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Grizzly Cartridge 45-70 GoveRNment 405 Grain Round Nose Flat Point Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, GC45/701
Brand:
Grizzly Cartridge
Bullet Type:
RNFP Cowboy
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
405
Rounds:
20
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Grizzly Cartridge 45-70 GoveRNment 300 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, GC45/703
Brand:
Grizzly Cartridge
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
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Fiocchi .45-70 Government 405 gr LRNFP 20 Rounds Ammunition - 45-70A
Brand:
Fiocchi
Bullet Type:
Lead Round Nose Flat Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
405 grain
From:
$24.99
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Grizzly Cartridge 45-70 +P 420 Grain Wide Long Nose Gas Check Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, GC45/70+P7
Brand:
Grizzly Cartridge
Bullet Type:
Wide Lead Nose Gas Check
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
420 grain
Rounds:
20
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Grizzly Cartridge 45-70 +P 300 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, GC45/70+P2
Brand:
Grizzly Cartridge
Bullet Type:
+P Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
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Buffalo Bore 45-70 Mag 430 grain LBT - Lead Flat Nose Lever Gun Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 8A/20
Brand:
Buffalo Bore
Bullet Type:
Lead Cast
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Grains:
430 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$64.89
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Buffalo Bore 45-70 Mag 405 grain Jacketed Flat Nose Lever Gun Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 8B/20
Brand:
Buffalo Bore
Bullet Type:
Lead Cast
Caliber:
.45-70 Government
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
405 grain
Marketplace Insights
★ 4.5/5
based on 65 customer reviews across 36 variants from 32 retailers
Highly regarded ammunition with strong hunting and accuracy performance, but some users report quality control issues including keyholing and velocity inconsistencies.
What customers like
Reliable Performance38%
goes bang when i squeeze the trigger, but also seems to feed a little smoother
Hunting Effectiveness35%
Great bullet for putting down anything I could imagine
Accuracy28%
The 325 Grain FTX is incredibally accurate
Deep Penetration17%
very deep PENETRATION, took a large bull elk
Good Value15%
Price is reasonable compared with other rounds out theRe
Common concerns
Keyholing/Tumbling12%
The bullets key hole into the target at 50 yards
Velocity Inconsistency9%
velocities all over the place (all under advertised)
Feeding Issues6%
wide flat nose bullet occasionally gets caught up on the top of the chamber
Quality Control5%
I've seen two different batches/lots/production runs blow up two guns
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 45-70 Government good for?
The .45-70 Government is well-suited for hunting North American big game—deer, elk, moose, and bear—at ranges under 250 yards. Its large, heavy bullet transfers substantial energy for clean kills. Lever-action rifles chambered in .45-70 are particularly popular for dense woods hunting where shots are typically short.
Is a 45-70 more powerful than a 308?
Yes, in terms of raw energy at close range. The .45-70 fires a heavier bullet with more muzzle energy. However, the .308 shoots flatter, retains velocity better at distance, and outperforms the .45-70 beyond 200 yards.
What are the drawbacks of using a 45-70?
Recoil is substantial, especially with modern loads. The thin-walled case requires low pressures, limiting velocity potential. Factory ammunition tends toward conservative loads. Effective range stays under 250 yards. Rifles are typically lever-action, which some find slower to operate than bolt guns.