Rifle
325 grain
45-70 GOVERNMENT Ballistics
BC: 0.23 · elk, moose, bear, large game
Key Performance Data
Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle Energy
Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Drop
Velocity & Energy at Distance
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
45-70 GOVERNMENT Overview
The45-70 GOVERNMENTis a rifle cartridge firing a 325 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.23. At the muzzle, it produces 2050 fps velocity and 3032 ft-lbs of energy.
Ballistics Table
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Bullet Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2050 | 3032 | 0.0 |
| 100 yards | 1730 | 2159 | -3.4 |
| 200 yards | 1451 | 1519 | -10.2 |
Performance Analysis
With a muzzle velocity of2050 fpsand muzzle energy of3032 ft-lbs, the 45-70 GOVERNMENT is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.
The ballistic coefficient of0.23is typical for this class of cartridge.
Suitable Applications
This cartridge is commonly used for: elk, moose, bear, large game.
Velocity Retention
From muzzle to 200 yards, the 45-70 GOVERNMENT retains 70.8% of its initial velocity and 50.1% of its muzzle energy.
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