It’s hard to imagine the .45-70 Government as a brand-new round, untested and unproven either on big game or in battle. But that was the situation back in 1873, when it was introduced. That was a long ...

Two of the most popular lever-action cartridges are the .44 Remington Magnum and .45/70 Gov’t. Despite their size difference, they have much in common. Both are proven hunting rounds and there are a ...

Though now well over 100 years old, the .30-30 Winchester remains a viable and popular cartridge for hunting deer sized game. (Photo/Richard Mann) The 30-30 became available in 1895 in Winchester’s ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The .45-70 Gov’t cartridge is a ...

“A .45-70 lever gun with a suppressor? Now we’re talking.” That’s the sort of reaction Smith & Wesson seems to be courting with its latest addition to the Model 1854 lineup the Stealth Hunter variant ...

This column, “Rebirth of the .45/70,” appeared in the September 1972 issue of Outdoor Life. The life span of rifle cartridges is hard to predict because shooters have the fickle habit of tossing them ...

The Marlin 1895 SBL in .45/70 Gov’t is the first rifle out of the gates since Marlin was acquired by Ruger, and after using one for the last several weeks and taking it hunting, I am breathing a huge ...

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