45/70 Government 300gr. Hornady JHP (Goldilocks Load)
Due to popular demand, we have brought back our 45/70 Government load that is ideal for deer at < 100 yards. The reason for its name, “The Goldilocks Load,” is that its recoil is JUST RIGHT. Falling between our low-recoil, Trapdoor safe load (1,410 FPS from a 18″ barrel) and our potent, high power load (2,054 FPS from an 18″ barrel) this round outperforms the low-recoil load at longer distances without making your shoulder sore.
Compared to our high power load, impact velocities between 0 and 70 yards will produce a more controlled bullet expansion with greater weight retention and potentially less meat damage. Velocity from 18″ barrels is 1,830 feet per second.
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) |
| – | 1,830 | 2,231 | (1.5) |
| 50 | 1,653 | 1,820 | 0.9 |
| 100 | 1,491 | 1,482 | – |
| 150 | 1,347 | 1,208 | (4.8) |
| 200 | 1,223 | 997 | (14.3) |
| 250 | 1,125 | 842 | (29.7) |
| 300 | 1,050 | 734 | (52.0) |
Safe in all strong actions including modern lever guns, modern Sharps, High Walls, and single shots.
NOT SAFE IN TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLES
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