45-70 Govt – 405 gr FPL – Black Hills Cowboy Action (2CCB4570N1) – 200 Rounds

Black Hills built its cowboy action line for shooters who want period-correct performance from lever guns and single shots, and the 405 grain lead load is the classic 45-70 recipe. This listing is Black Hills Cowboy Action 45-70 Government 405 grain lead flat point ammo, MPN 2CCB4570N1, sold as a 200 round case for silhouette, plinking, and long range steel.

This load is listed at 1,250 fps with 1,405 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The 405 grain bullet echoes the original military 45-70 load, and the lead flat point profile is safe in tubular magazines. The large, slow bullet makes a satisfying, deep push of recoil rather than a sharp kick, and the moderate speed reduces leading compared with hot loads. Cowboy action ammunition is built for target shooting and competition. For hunting, choose a jacketed or hard cast load built for game.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 45-70 Government, including the Marlin 1895, Henry All Weather and Side Gate 45-70, Winchester 1886 reproductions, Ruger No. 1, Shiloh and Pedersoli Sharps, and Uberti 1874 replicas. A common question is whether this ammo is safe in older Trapdoor Springfield rifles. Any vintage firearm should be checked by a gunsmith first, and owners of original Trapdoors generally use only loads described by the maker as Trapdoor safe. Another common question is whether lead bullets foul the bore. Some leading is normal, and a quick brushing after each session keeps accuracy consistent.

Black Hills 2CCB4570N1 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in Rapid City, South Dakota. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds. 45-70 brass is expensive to buy new, so this case also gives handloaders a valuable supply of once-fired cases.