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.45-70 Government - Polished - (50 ct)

SKU: 4570Polished

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.45-70 Government  mixed headstamp once fired brass casings.

Washed and polished.

Sorted to remove steel, aluminum and other calibers 

Notes:

All products noting "Polished" in the description have been washed and polished to remove any dirt, debris, grease and other residues.  

ALL CASINGS ARE INERT - SPENT PRIMER ONLY

These are not primed casings or loaded ammunition

May contain nickel plated casings

All products are sourced from indoor ranges.  The range brass has been machine sorted into individual calibers, with all steel, aluminum, and other calibers removed.  Our sorting process is accurate to thousandths of an inch, ensuring that each order is as accurate as possible.  

  

The .45-70 Government cartridge, also known as .45-70, was introduced by the U.S. Army in 1873 for use in the Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It has been used for both hunting and military purposes and is still popular among hunters and shooting enthusiasts today.

The cartridge uses a rimmed, straight-walled case that is 2.105 inches (53.34mm) long. The bullet diameter is .458 inches (11.63mm) and it typically weighs between 300 and 500 grains (19.44 to 32.40 grams). The cartridge operates at relatively low pressures, typically around 28,000 psi (193 MPa), and has a moderate to high recoil.

The .45-70 cartridge is capable of firing heavy bullets at moderate velocities, making it a popular choice for hunting large game, such as bear and elk, at short to medium ranges. It is also used for long-range target shooting and in some military applications. Due to its long history and popularity, there are a wide variety of firearms available chambered for the .45-70 cartridge, including lever-action rifles, single-shot rifles, and some modern semi-automatic rifles.

Description

.45-70 Government  mixed headstamp once fired brass casings.

Washed and polished.

Sorted to remove steel, aluminum and other calibers 

Notes:

All products noting "Polished" in the description have been washed and polished to remove any dirt, debris, grease and other residues.  

ALL CASINGS ARE INERT - SPENT PRIMER ONLY

These are not primed casings or loaded ammunition

May contain nickel plated casings

All products are sourced from indoor ranges.  The range brass has been machine sorted into individual calibers, with all steel, aluminum, and other calibers removed.  Our sorting process is accurate to thousandths of an inch, ensuring that each order is as accurate as possible.  

  

History

The .45-70 Government cartridge, also known as .45-70, was introduced by the U.S. Army in 1873 for use in the Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. It has been used for both hunting and military purposes and is still popular among hunters and shooting enthusiasts today.

The cartridge uses a rimmed, straight-walled case that is 2.105 inches (53.34mm) long. The bullet diameter is .458 inches (11.63mm) and it typically weighs between 300 and 500 grains (19.44 to 32.40 grams). The cartridge operates at relatively low pressures, typically around 28,000 psi (193 MPa), and has a moderate to high recoil.

The .45-70 cartridge is capable of firing heavy bullets at moderate velocities, making it a popular choice for hunting large game, such as bear and elk, at short to medium ranges. It is also used for long-range target shooting and in some military applications. Due to its long history and popularity, there are a wide variety of firearms available chambered for the .45-70 cartridge, including lever-action rifles, single-shot rifles, and some modern semi-automatic rifles.