“Tag: .45-70 Government”

Introduced in 2020, as a tribute to the golden age of big-game hunting, the Uberti USA 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle is now being manufactured in the ever-popular .45-70 Government chambering.

Taylor’s & Company, has announced the addition of the TC86 Takedown rifle to their Lifestyle Series for 2021.

The first Marlin to be produced at Ruger’s factory, the new 1895 SBL, with its classic style and rugged reliability, lives up to the hype.

These five cartridges are seeing renewed interest from deer hunters thanks to new hunting laws and improved ballistic performance. 

A large part of what makes the new Ruger-made 1895 SBL an ideal calling card is that it appeals to both hunters and personal protectors. Chambered in .45-70 Gov't, regardless of the game, or the threat, this slick-handling powerhouse is a closer.

While it may lack the speed and shapely beauty of modern contenders, this nearly 150-year-old cartridge continues to prove itself in the field. Whoever said nothing lasts forever obviously never met the .45-70 Gov’t.

Contributor Barb Melloni takes her readers through the process of reloading the .45-70, and her eventually precise result.

Henry Repeating Arms recently discovered a safety issue affecting certain lever action .45-70 Government rifles manufactured between December 14, 2022, and January 11, 2023, and is initiating a voluntary recall.

If you live in a state that mandates straight-walled rifle cartridges for deer hunting, or if you just like the simplicity of a straight-walled cartridge, there are many available options. Here’s a look at seven of the best.