It’s hard to imagine the .45-70 Government as a brand-new round, untested and unproven either on big game or in battle. But that was the situation back in 1873, when it was introduced. That was ...

Before using the .45/70 for larger bear, I would be inclined to give the matter considerable thought unless I could pick and choose my rifle and handloads. Because of the vintage .45/70 rifles still ...

A total of seven .45-70 Gov’t. loads were tested ranging from black-powder equivalents to high-performance hunting loads. The range test of the Cyclops was as much about ammunition selection as ...

Both the .30-30 Winchester and the .45-70 Government were revolutionary when they were introduced. Now, more than a century later, both cartridges still have their place in big-game hunting.

Best .45-70 Ammo The .45-70 is loaded with a variety of projectiles for hunting and plinking. Bill Buckley. There are a lot of options when it comes to .45-70 ammo, but what’s offered typically falls ...