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Federal Premium HammerDown ammunition was designed from the ground up for lever-action rifles and tubular magazines. This .45-70 Government load pairs a 300 grain molecularly bonded soft point bullet with carefully engineered case geometry to ensure flawless cycling and reliable feeding every time you pull the lever.
The velocity is where HammerDown really shines. At 1850 fps with 2280 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, the load is tailored specifically to deliver superior ballistics and terminal performance through the actual barrel lengths you find on lever-action rifles. The bullet construction itself has also been adjusted so that expansion and accuracy work together at those velocities. You're not getting a generic .45-70 load that happens to work in your lever gun—you're getting ammunition built from the start for that platform.
The bonded soft point design prevents jacket separation on impact, which means the bullet mushrooms predictably while retaining weight for deep penetration. The nickel-plated cases are corrosion-resistant and feed smoothly through tubular magazines even in wet or harsh conditions. Modified case geometry and primer specifications ensure consistent ignition and smooth extraction. Every round uses clean-burning powders formulated to Federal's specifications—no surprises, just dependable performance.
Whether you're running a Henry, Marlin 1895, or any other lever gun chambered in .45-70, HammerDown handles dense brush, timber, and close-range work where this cartridge excels. The 300 grain bullet hits hard and the energy transfer to game is substantial. This is ammunition that gets the job done without requiring you to second-guess whether it'll chamber correctly or cycle smoothly.
HammerDown is optimized for lever-action rifles and tubular magazine systems. The case geometry and velocity are specifically tuned for the barrel lengths and feeding systems found in modern lever guns like Henry, Marlin, and similar platforms. If you're shooting a trapdoor Springfield or single-shot rifle, you have more flexibility with other loads, but HammerDown performs best in lever-actions.
The 300 grain bonded soft point design is built for medium to large game including deer, hogs, and similar-sized animals. The molecularly bonded construction prevents jacket separation while the soft point provides controlled expansion for clean, ethical kills. The deep penetration and weight retention make it effective for close-range work in brush and timber.
Yes. The nickel-plated brass cases are boxer-primed and fully reloadable. The nickel plating provides better corrosion resistance than standard brass, which is useful if you reload ammunition and store it long-term or use it in wet conditions.
HammerDown was developed in partnership with lever-action rifle manufacturers specifically for modern lever guns. The velocity and bullet design are matched to lever-action barrel lengths rather than being generic loads. If you're running a lever gun regularly, HammerDown delivers more consistent accuracy and terminal performance out of the box than standard .45-70 loads designed for different platforms.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 300 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated |
| Cost per Round | 3.05 |
| Grains | 300 gr |
| Length | 6.7500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LG45701 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Soft Point |
| Shipping Weight | 1.79 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544658361 |
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