“Tag: .45-70”

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.

Get a closer look at the Henry Lever Action X Model .45-70, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Marlin Model 1895CB, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

The .45-70 Government represents an era of American firearm development that is most certainly romantic and charismatic. However, the usefulness of the design is what has allowed it to see its way from the 19th century through the 21st century.

Get a closer look at the Magnum Research BFR, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Uberti 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday video series.

It’s as big as the Grand Canyon, it’s right at home when chambered in a classic lever gun like the Winchester Model 1886, the Marlin Model 1895 or a classic Sharps falling block, and like America herself, it’s big enough to handle Alaska. Meet the "Most American" rifle cartridge: the .45-70 Government.

With the introduction of Federal Premium's HammerDown ammo, lever-action hunters have a cartridge designed specifically to maximize their effectiveness in the field.

The Henry Lever Action X Model .45-70 is a smooth operator, with useful features that aren’t overdone.