45-70 Govt – 325 gr FTX – Hornady (82747) – 200 Rounds

A 45-70 lever gun loaded with heavy bullets is a classic choice for bear country and big-bodied game. This listing is Hornady LEVERevolution 45-70 Government 325 grain FTX ammo, MPN 82747, sold as a 200 round case. It suits hunters and guides who carry Marlin, Henry, or similar lever actions for elk, moose, bear, and hogs, and anyone who wants a practical brush gun load. It is also a fit for anyone who carries a lever gun for protection while fishing or hiking where large bears live.

Hornady rates 82747 at 2,050 fps with 3,032 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The FTX bullet uses a soft elastomer tip, which is safe in tubular magazines and lets the bullet have a more aerodynamic shape than traditional flat nose 45-70 bullets. That extends useful range compared with older loads. The 325 grain weight delivers deep penetration on large game. This is a hunting load, and recoil is substantial.

It fits rifles chambered in 45-70 Government, including the Marlin 1895 and 1895 SBL, Henry Side Gate and Steel lever actions, Winchester 1886 reproductions, Ruger No. 1, and Browning 1886. A common question is whether this load is safe in original trapdoor Springfields. LEVERevolution is designed for modern lever actions, so use trapdoor-specific loads in older rifles. Another common question is how far the 45-70 is effective with this load. Its improved shape helps, but most hunters keep shots within about 200 yards because of the curved trajectory.

Hornady 82747 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA by Hornady in Grand Island, Nebraska. Cases are reloadable brass with boxer primers, and the load is non-corrosive. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for 200 total, all from one lot, so you can zero your rifle and practice with the same heavy load you carry into bear country. Store the boxes cool and dry between seasons.