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45-70 Government FAQs

The 45-70 Government is a powerhouse straight wall cartridge built for big game. It’s a trusted round for hunting game such as deer, elk, bear, and hogs. With correct bullet selection, the 45-70 delivers heavy-hitting terminal performance at close and moderate ranges. If you’re headed into thick timber or bear country, consider racking a 45-70 cartridge into your rifle.

As a leader in the lever-action world, you can expect the 45-70 to be available in classic models from Marlin or Henry rifles. There are also single-shot rifles that appeal more to budget-conscious consumers. Whether you're hunting or plinking steel, the 45-70 pairs well with unmistakable American classics.

You’ll see the best performance from 45-70 within 200 yards. Although the 45-70 can reach beyond this yardage, its heavy bullet drops off ballistically more quickly than flatter-shooting calibers. That said, for the kind of close-to-medium range hunting it’s designed around, the 45-70 shines.

No. The 45-70 cartridge is an excellent choice for deer hunters, especially those in a straight wall only state. Read more on that here. The brush-bustin’ 45 caliber bullets loaded in 45-70 deer hunting ammo make it a top choice for those who hunt in brush-littered woods or have shorter shots. The power of a large caliber bullet loaded into a 45-70 takes down the toughest bucks in the woods.