The .45-70 (11.6×53mmR), also known as the .45-70 Government, .45-70 Springfield, and .45-2⁄" Sharps, is a .45 caliber rifle cartridge originally holding 70 grains of black powder that was …

May 22, 2025 · The .45-70 was introduced in 1873, using recently perfected centerfire priming. In the day’s nomenclature, it was the .45-70-405 Government: Nominally .45 caliber (.458-inch …

Sep 8, 2025 · Initially designed in 1873 for use in the Springfield single-shot "Trapdoor," the original 45-70 Govt cartridge fired a 405-grain bullet propelled by 70-grains of black powder in …

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In this article, I’m going to do a detailed analysis of the .45-70 Government in an effort to cut through some of the myths and misunderstandings out there regarding the capabilities of the …

Jul 10, 2024 · Chambered in a good lever gun, the .45-70 Gov’t is a consummate hunting rig for thick brush or timber. The rifles are short and handy, can be run very fast, and pack a wallop. …

The .45-70 Government is a cartridge specially designed for hunting large and dangerous game at close distances. It has been used to take down deer, moose, bear, feral hogs, and more.

Few cartridges have retained such long lived popularity as the .45-70 U.S Government. The .45-70 started life as a military cartridge and now, 135 years later remains an ever popular hunting …

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the .45-70 Government, including its history, development, ballistic performance, modern applications, and comparisons to other …

2 days ago · The .45-70 was phased out as a Military cartridge after the Spanish American war due to enemy forces having repeating rifles. As a hunting cartridge the 45-70 was very well …