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The 405 grain Core-Lokt soft point hits like nothing else in the .45-70 lineup. This isn't complicated ammunition, just a straightforward design that works. The bullet's tapered copper jacket is mechanically locked to a solid lead core, which means controlled expansion every single time you pull the trigger instead of unpredictable jacket and core separation you might get with cheaper rounds. When that bullet hits game, it expands reliably to about twice its original diameter while retaining weight for deep penetration through heavy bone and muscle.
What makes this load tick in the field
This is .45-70 the way it was meant to be shot for close to medium range hunting. The 405 grain bullet is the original weight specification for the cartridge, loaded to approachable velocities that work in both vintage rifles and modern actions. You're looking at roughly 1600 fps of muzzle velocity, which translates to the kind of knockdown power that's earned the .45-70 its reputation in thick timber and brush country. Within 200 yards, this ammunition delivers heavy hitting terminal performance on deer, elk, black bear, and hogs. Drop is noticeable past 100 yards, but that's the ballistic reality of a straight wall cartridge with a massive bullet, and it's something generations of hunters have worked around successfully.
Remington has been building Core-Lokt bullets since 1939, and the design hasn't changed because it doesn't need to. Mechanical locking between jacket and core prevents separation, the tapered jacket controls how much the bullet expands, and weight retention stays high because the core stays attached. This is the kind of ammunition that fills tags, and it's been doing that for longer than most rifles in circulation have been around.
Non-corrosive boxer-primed brass cases mean every round is reloadable if that's something you pursue down the road. This isn't match ammunition, it's working ammunition for hunters who need something reliable without the markup.
No. The standard Remington Core-Lokt 405 grain load runs at 1600 fps, which is too hot for classic Trapdoor Springfield rifles. Remington recommends keeping velocity under 1315 fps for Trapdoors. If you own an older rifle, check with Remington for their reduced-pressure loads, which are specifically engineered for vintage actions.
Best performance happens within 200 yards, with most practical hunting happening well under that. The 405 grain bullet drops noticeably beyond 100 yards compared to modern bottleneck cartridges, but inside 200 yards this ammunition delivers heavy hitting terminal performance on any North American big game. For hunting in thick timber or brush, which is where the .45-70 shines, you're typically looking at much shorter ranges anyway.
The tapered copper jacket is mechanically locked to the lead core, which prevents jacket and core separation on impact. The jacket is thinner at the nose for easier expansion and thicker toward the rear for controlled mushrooming and weight retention. This design delivers consistent expansion to roughly double the bullet's original diameter while keeping penetration deep enough for bone and heavy muscle.
Yes. The brass cases are boxer-primed and non-corrosive, making them fully reloadable. This gives you options down the road if you decide to start handloading your .45-70 ammunition.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 405 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.95 |
| Grains | 405 gr |
| Length | 6.5500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 29473 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Soft Point |
| Shipping Weight | 1.95 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 047700057804 |
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