45-70 is used for hunting deer, black bear, feral hogs, moose, brown bear, and other big game in thick woods or heavy cover where short range shots (>100 yards) are common.
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45/70 Government Light Recoil 300gr. JHP 500 rds
A new cartridge, 45/70 Government Light Recoil , was adopted at that time. .45-70 fired a .45-caliber 405-grain projectile over 70 grains of black powder at a face velocity of approximately 1,200 fps. The new cartridge had the official military designation .45-70-405. The caliber was .458″ (11.6 mm) and a 20″ 1-round rifle.
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