The .45-70 (11.6x53mmR), also known as the .45-70 Government, .45-70 Springfield, and .45-2 1 ⁄ 10" Sharps, is a .45 caliber rifle cartridge originally holding 70 grains of black powder that was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873.

Here’s what you need to know about hunting with the 45-70 Govt today. Most hunters in North America are probably familiar with the .45-70 Government. However, while the .45-70 Govt was beloved by hunters during the 1800s, popularity of the cartridge has dropped off in recent years.

2024年2月25日 · Here we’ll rank the best 45-70 rifles out there and one that you defiantly should avoid. With a barrel length of 22 inches, overall length of 42 inches and a total weight of 8.10 pounds giving it a perfect balance of stability and handling.

.50-70 Govt，顾名思义是使用0.50in口径的弹头，内装70gr的黑火药作为发射药，标准弹头重400gr（≈26g），所以又叫.50-70-400 Govt，使用28英寸长的枪管发射时初速度564m/s，枪口动能4118J，膛压可达22,500 PSI. 这是一种由.50-60-400 Joslyn弹改进来的子弹，1866年发明后就被作为美军的制式步枪弹了，可是它好景不长. Google上.50-70 Govt的射击数据表. 1873年，美军使用了一种新弹替换掉了.50-70 Govt，这就是.45-70 Govt步枪弹，配用的是Springfield Model …

At this time, a new cartridge was adopted, the .45-70 U.S Government. The .45-70 fired a .45 caliber 405 grain projectile over 70 grains of black powder for a muzzle velocity of roughly 1200fps. The official military designation of the new cartridge was the .45-70-405. Caliber was .458” (11.6mm) and rifling consisted of 1 turn in 20”.

The .45-70 is one of our oldest centerfire rifle cartridges, a black powder number that successfully made the transition to smokeless powder and has prospered into the 21st Century. The traditional .45-70 factory load is a 405 grain bullet (BC .214, SD .272) at …

2020年3月5日 · Here's a look at the history of the storied .45-70 Gov't cartridge that still remains popular today.

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2024年1月13日 · The .45-70 Government is a legendary centerfire rifle cartridge that has been in continuous production since the late 19th century. Originally designed in 1873 as a black powder cartridge for the U.S. military, the .45-70 Gov’t has evolved over the years to remain one of the most versatile and popular big game hunting rounds available today.

2018年1月5日 · Resembling a fire hydrant more than an Apollo-era rocket, the .45-70 Government represents an era of American firearms development that is most certainly romantic and charismatic. However, the usefulness of the design is what has allowed it to see its way from the 19 th century through the 21 st century.