45-70 Govt – 405 gr SP – Remington (21459 / R4570G1) – 200 Rounds

The 45-70 Government has been taking big game since the 1870s, and the 405 grain bullet is the weight the cartridge was originally built around. This listing is Remington Core-Lokt 45-70 Government 405 grain soft point ammo, MPN 21459, sold as 200 rounds for lever action hunters, single shot shooters, and anyone who wants a classic heavy load for deer, elk, black bear, and hogs.

A 405 grain bullet carries tremendous weight and momentum at moderate velocity, which is why the 45-70 hits so hard on big animals at woods distances. Remington’s Core-Lokt construction uses a jacket that is mechanically locked to the lead core, controlling expansion so the bullet mushrooms and holds together for deep penetration. The blunt soft point nose is suited to the tubular magazines of lever action rifles. This is a hunting load built for big game at close to moderate range, with a looping trajectory past about 150 yards.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 45-70 Government, including the Marlin 1895 and 1895 SBL, Henry Side Gate and All-Weather lever actions in 45-70, Winchester 1886 and Browning 1886 reproductions, Ruger No. 1, Pedersoli rolling blocks, and replica Trapdoor Springfields. A common question is whether this load is safe in an original Trapdoor Springfield. Standard factory 45-70 loads are kept at modest pressure partly because of older rifles, but any antique should be inspected by a gunsmith before firing. Another common question is whether 45-70 and 45 Colt are related. They share a similar bullet diameter but are entirely different cartridges.

Remington 21459 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA. It uses reloadable boxer-primed brass cases and non-corrosive primers. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for 200 total from one lot, a supply that lets you zero, practice, and hunt with identical rounds over several seasons.