Description
Federal Premium HammerDown ammunition for .45-70 Government is engineered specifically for lever-action rifles and tubular magazines. Loads use molecularly bonded soft point bullets tuned for lever-action barrel lengths to improve accuracy and controlled expansion. Rounds are new-production, boxer-primed, and supplied in nickel-plated, reloadable brass cases. Packaging is 20 cartridges per box, optimized for feeding in side‑gate and tubular magazine systems.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .45-70 Government.
- Each bullet weighs 300 grains.
- The bullet style is a bonded soft point.
- Muzzle velocity is approximately 1850 fps.
- Muzzle energy is listed as 2280 ft lbs.
- The package contains 20 cartridges per box.
- Cases are packaged as 10 boxes per case (200 rounds).
- Cases are nickel-plated brass, boxer-primed and reloadable.
- Designed for lever-action rifles and tubular magazines with modified case geometry for reliable feeding.
- Series: HammerDown, developed in partnership with Henry Repeating Arms.
HammerDown .45-70 loads deliver a practical, lever-action-optimized option for field use and range work where reliable feeding and consistent performance matter. The bonded soft point bullets and nickel-plated cases provide a balance of accuracy, controlled expansion, and reloadability for shooters who run traditional lever guns and seek ammunition tuned to that platform.
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