Core-Lokt 45-70 govt - Ballistics Gel, Body Armor, 100 yard groups, and Chronograph

[@louislarose6613]

45-70 - The Only Government You can Trust !

[@donmigueldolanza]

Damn straight, Louis!

[@chuckydubree1925]

Well said and very true

[@eac1235]

Absolutely!!!

[@richardallen742]

Facts right there!

[@Buke8500]

Ron Swanson agrees...

[@Gunner-73]

I have a Winchester, 1886 in 45-70 , 24 inch octagonal barrel, 1 of 3000, hand engraved, gold inlay. It has had 12 bullets fire thru it and I fired them. It also loves the 405 grain bullets. It is truly a beautiful rifle.

[@scottcooksey5284]

I'm a long, long time fan of the 45-70 government. I have used the same ammo that you demonstrated there and it's good stuff. First generation Marlin guide gun. My favorite in my stable. I would highly recommend that combo to anyone.

[@nikos6220]

Based on your comment I imagine you are happy with the real life performance you see. Good to know, because based on this test not what you would expect. Penciling through 48 inches of gel and water likely means that it didn’t expand at all.

[@phild9813]

I am curious with that low of velocity how much expansion is achieved without hitting something hard.

[@scottcooksey5284]

@@nikos6220 yes,, I have used it ,exactly the same ammo I've seen what it can do. I have used 300 grain loadings and plus p loadings. The 45-70 is a big game ,large game even dangerous game caliber. With the right loadings it serves very well for deer. If you are capable of reloading you can also use a very light grain bullet called a button bullet in the 100 grain range. But you should remember that at the very minimum you are still putting a .45 diameter hole through whatever it hits. Now if you use a .22 or .25 , .27caliber chambered bing bang,, two - two and a half x expansion would be considered good,,, right?... So applying that logic .45 caliber with minimal expansion would also be considered good, or in my experiences devastating.

[@nikos6220]

@@scottcooksey5284 absolutely agree, I just have my doubts that the projectile expands at 1150 ft/s. Will it kill, sure thing. Is it high performing, probably not. I have just suggested to have a comparison with the Hornady 410 Sub-X as it was actually designed to expand at those speeds. .458 is nice, but if I can get .700 or .800 …

[@kevinwixson4405]

@@phild9813 it will do the trick!! That big ole 45 caliber 405 grainer doesn't even have to expand!!

[@unbalancedredneck5778]

My 45-70 holds about a three inch group at 100 using the iron sights. I’m sure I’d do better with an optic but can’t bring myself to do it. I’d say the plate was responsible for the expansion. By the look of the gel those didn’t expand at all and the core wasn’t all that locked. Very impressive groups there.

[@IWatchedWhat]

I have a Marlin 1895 and a Remington Rolling Block, I love them both so much, the Rolling Block gets loaded with black powder and 500gr RN bullets and the Marlin gets loaded with 300gr HP. I have never had a deer need a second shot ever. Farthest one has gone was one step forward then pilled up, rest have just fell over.

[@canuckmagnum5841]

I have a box of those, very anemic at 1330 fps with no recoil at all. I loaded up a box of 405gr Hardcast Gas checked running at 1800fps, a little more thump. I have that same rifle, real nice shooter.

[@jackuzi8252]

They're made in 3 different "strengths". They produce low-pressure ones to be shot in vintage firearms and "trapdoor" designs (like the Springfield 1873).

[@kimbowser2350]

A hot loaded 45-70 can’t be beat. It’s a fight stopper.

[@pbeardy]

Very good video showing what a standard, non exotic, big bore .45-70 does day in and day out STILL to this day. Very nicely done👍

[@davewallace.8303]

YES, Not tricked our like Jurassic Park style! TRADITIONAL!

[@williamclark755]

I have 1895 Marlin 45/70 JM. My favorite rifle . Great video 🦅🇺🇸

[@brsmith2801]

I have a CVA Scout in 45-70. Incredible trigger and a tack driver. I love it. I would like to have purchased a Marlin back in my youth when they were affordable and the original company. Great shooting and beautiful rifle. Keep it up, love the content.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Appreciate you watching

[@jaydunbar7538]

No reason you can’t purchase a marlin, just find a used one in good shape and head to the woods. Used ones in good shape seem to run around a grand, got mine in 44mag last year. Its nearly 40 years old and looks like it spent its life in a safe.

[@brsmith2801]

@@jaydunbar7538 I know, I've been watching the prices sky rocket. I suppose I'll have to start socking away a little bit and save up for one. 🙂

[@kevinwixson4405]

I have one also...love it! I did have a marlin back in 1984. Paid just a little less than $300 for it! I somehow managed to let it get away. I regret that all the time now!!

[@brandondavis4306]

you would be surprised on the quality that ruger made marlin become I have one of there 1895 sbl's and it's getting dime sized groupings at 100 yards with iron sights

[@jeffreylocke8808]

I love the Henry color case hardened model 45/70. Both side top off loading and beautiful brass tube loading/unloading ability.

[@Techcensorshipbot]

Lever guns are sweet! I had a .270 BLR and it was a meat hauler. Not a “traditional” lever gun, but it was extremely accurate and was fast if it needed to be.

[@MrTacklebury]

I started with an H&R Single Shot .45-70 and had taken many deer with it. I also about 8 years ago started using a Marlin Guide Gun with an 18" barrel and mounted a 2-5x32 power scope on it. I've taken every deer I have hit and never lost one with either rifle. ;) On our property, I rarely got more than a 75 yard shot, so it's a perfect deer killer. I don't like the light 300 gr. Hollow Points that most manufacturers sell though. I took one with that and the exit hole was the size of my fist. I load my own with Hornady 350 Gr. RNFP jacketed bullets or 330 Gr. "Gould" bullets with a hp, but those are loaded to 1200 fps for trap door level loads.

[@r.awilliams9815]

I use the Gould bullet as well, cast from 20-1 alloy and loaded to 1400 fps. It's a sure-fire deer slayer.

[@billsutherland2128]

I’ve a Winchester 1886 lever action with see through scope mounts and a Leupold scope. About a decade ago, I shot through a buck and also killed the doe behind him. Luckily, I’d bought an extra doe permit. Not even my Grandad shot a two-fer! But he was always a 30-06 man. Great video, keep them coming. Bill from frozen Mn.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Wow!

[@newblue41]

I have same rifle..Win 1886 octagonal barrel. How did you mount a scope on a top ejecting rifle?

[@bestestusername]

We all thank your shoulder for the sacrifice in making this video 😁

[@therichie9916]

Really? The 45-70 isn't that bad even with hotter loads. Or maybe we just have different experiences.

[@kellenphan7198]

This particular load is fairly mild.

[@bestestusername]

@@therichie9916 I have never shot it but its on my bucket list to get one. Lots of reviews you see on youtube with this gun always has a giggle about the recoil. looking forward to getting one though. Imports are slow to Australia though

[@mattjohnson8090]

He’s using a lead sled his shoulder isn’t even touching the stock

[@876mpr]

@@therichie9916 5 rounds of 430 grain cast bullets at 1600 fps is about maximum for me.

[@russellleavitt4449]

That is an awesome group at. 5 inch. I love the 45-70. I got mine this year. I was able to get my hands on a Henry Brass side gate 45-70. I love it and it shoots straight as well. The Brass receiver is very good looking as well.

[@ShabaleetoIV]

I also just bought a All weather Henry 45-70 not disappointed very quality feel!

[@russellleavitt4449]

@@ShabaleetoIV the all weather is a very nice platform as well.

[@mmpatriot2170]

Henry Brass Side Gate is high on my list as well.

[@stevenstcyr5279]

I have the same kind of marlin 45 70, but i have peep sights, snd took out safety, and put saddle ring and big loop it's my favorite gun my son gave it to me as a gift years ago.

[@NYPrepper]

Love this video and all 45-70 videos you make. 45-70 has a special place in my heart because it was the first real rifle I ever owned and shot besides a 22. I remember at 16 my Dad taking me out to the woods and letting me shoot it the first time I used that same ammo the 405 grain Core-Lokt at an old log on the ground just to get the feel of it and I remember digging the bullets out of the ground and they looked just like that. They expanded to like silver dollars I was hooked on big bores ever since that day.

[@raleighthomas3079]

Great video Adam. That’s a relatively light load as far as what’s out there today, but an old standard that still hammers game at close woods range. Under 100 yds it will flatten big hogs reliably, and no deer stands a chance. Elk, use a tougher boolot, or a hard cast. That slower slug doesn’t bloodshot entire quarters either, a big plus when trying to waste nothing.

[@jbradley500]

This might be my favorite video of yours. Love the cartridge, gun, and tests. Keep it up!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Appreciate you watching

[@OnTheFritz602]

Boy that is a sweet rifle to group "that" cartridge like that, very impressive!

[@garrettforchrist2700]

Excellent shooting! Good old 45-70! Your videos are great! Keep up the good work! God bless you and your family!🇺🇲✝️🇺🇲 Matthew 6:33

[@randalbigirvirvin1153]

That's a beast of a setup. Those penetrate like a tank.

[@zeb3144]

My Marlin has an 18" barrel and you get an enormous fireball when you squeeze the trigger. It looks like a broadside from a battleship.

[@Dad_Stuff2004]

My dad loved his .45-70. And when I was 11, it was the first and only gun to knock me on my butt. I now have my own 1895 in .45-70, and I love it. Every time I push 400gr of lead down range, I think of my dad. It truly is a phenomenal round that's good for everything from pronghorn to bison, and it has a bunch of memories for me.

[@kevinwixson4405]

Love your 45-70 videos....well, all of them! I used to have trouble catching 45-70 and other deep penatrators.. I built a table with a piece of plywood fastened to the back with an old soft body armor vest on it. Works great...especially after that boolot has gone through several water jugs! Keep up the good work!

[@MichaelJones-tu9gi]

For a cartridge that is 150 years old, it still one of the best out there. My Henry loves the Remington loads.

[@JCTHEKINGOFKINGS]

I love this rifle it was my first gun I bought myself years ago. Its a tack driver. Thanks for the videos

[@halfcirclehranch6877]

Got two .45-70's. Got an 1895 like yours, just not using a scope. The other's a Springfield Trapdoor.

[@texasplumr]

I've had a Henry in 45-70 at the top of my Christmas list for a couple years now. I've been a good boy and am retiring at the end of the year so maybe, just maybe, this is my lucky year! That damn pandemic didn't help keep the cost of anything down!

[@jackaustin3576]

My favorite....1998 Miroku Winchester 1886 in 45-70....Octagon 24 inch barrel, full length magazine, pistol grip, crescent butt plate, tang sight or scope....I had a sling ring, deluxe sling swivels, rocky Mountain front sight installed just because I wanted to....( side scope with 3A mount because at 80 I needed the help....Love it....

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Winchester Browning 1886 SaddleRing Carbine is what I use these days in this caliber. My favorite load is a hot one 53 gr 3031 400 grain Speer flat point. It's a killer on anything in North America at ranges where open sights are appropriate. The standard load you were using is a killer on big game as well even with its low velocity, big bullet lots of penetration winning combination. It would have done your bison and was responsible for accomplishing just that back in the 1873 onward. This Remington round was essentially a copy of the 1873 Springfield trapdoor carbine load while the rifle used a 500 grain. I have a few of those that were carried during the Spanish American War by a family relative of my wife's. HER dad gave me a few before he died. He was given the rifle, bayonet and cartridge belt of them decades ago prior to WW2.

[@robertmurdock9750]

That is exactly what I use. I like the Browning 1886 way more than the Marlin 95. Sometimes I substitute Reloader 7 for the 3031.

[@ChachoGSX]

Going through all of that gel with no deviation. It makes up its mind on where it's going. Beauty of a brush gun.

[@67HuntAway]

My 1895 CB with a 2x7 Leupold shooting the 405's @ 1650 fps can shoot 5 shot groups under an inch center to center. Did it once and didn't believe I did it. Then I did it again! Yes sir they're shooters!

[@jimdavis3273]

I love the 45-70, I've had 2 one Marlin 1895 and a Ruger no.1. I shot a Moose with my Marlin at 90 yards and don't ever use that Hornady Lever evolution junk on a Moose. I hit in the lungs and he disappeared into the thick stuff. I didn't think he'd go very far hit in the lungs but we waited 30 minutes before going after him. We tracked him for 2 miles before we caught up to him and then I put 3 more shots into him at 15 yards before he finally went down. When we skinned him out I found my first shot had hit a rib and the jacket stayed on that rid and the lead had punched a .45 caliber hole through the rib into the lung but never went any further. When I shot the last 3 into him I put 2 behind the left front shoulder that didn't even penetrate the chest cavity. The last shot I put in his neck and that finally dropped him but even at 15 yards it only penetrated enough to break his neck and all we found of the bullet were fragments. I never used that lever evolution ammo again after that, The only factory ammo I used after that were Remington 405gr and I bought a set of 45-70 dies afterwards.

[@davewallace.8303]

I’ve only used the 325 Lever Evolution on white tails and the one I shot went about 15 yds and dropped at the base of a tree, bled out fast.

[@getoffmylawn8986]

Ok, I knew you'd probably shoot some nice tight groups with your 1895 with glass on it, and I predicted the expansion pretty well, but dang, man, I totally missed the boat on penetration! I've been kicking around the idea of buying a 45-70 Ruger #1. I believe you just made my decision for me.

[@donnysanner342]

This is my favorite round hands down. This round is watered down and doesn't give this round justice of what it is capable of doing....regardless, great video hoss...keepem coming.

[@ShawnFurbeck-v2n]

I have a henry 45-70. I have ar-500 dragon steel plates, which I target practice with. I had the plates attached with 1/2 inch carriage bolts. Wich handled everything from 22 to 308 until I got the 45-70. It hit the steel with so much force it sheered the heads of the carriage bolts clean off and dropped the plate to the ground every time I'd shoot steel. I went through about 50 dollars in carriage bolts till I switched to harden grade 8 bolts. It was a really cool thing to show my friends. Awesome impact force!!!!!!!!

[@cfox39]

This round will be 150 years old next year!!! It's almost 3x my age. I love this round!!! Right now I only have the old NEF Handi-Rifle. If it was good enough for the Gatling gun and the Sharp's rifles, it's good enough for me.

[@brianpeterson5553]

My 45/70 is a stainless 1895gs jm stamped. its an 18" barrel. It LOVES the 405 gr remingtons, it shoots to point of aim, (not scoped) with them, it's my favorite rifle and the first one I bought brand new in the box, I've never chronographed but would like to see what my handloads do

[@normvw4053]

I have a NEF SB2 single shot, I reload the Remington 405 grain jacketed soft flat nose, at 1700 FPS. My son challenged me to hit the ram at 200 yards, over open sights, standing. I rang the ram on the first shot. He challenged me to do it again, and I did. Looking smuggly at him, he asked how much was luck, I told him both. We both shared an honest laugh between us.

[@robertsimpkins4181]

I just bought a cva scout 45-70, got it sighted in with factory ammo and was not impressed with the groups, I made up some hand loads with hornady 250gr mono flex bullets and imr 4060 powder, getting 1850 fps at muzzle, shot a 3 shot group at 100 yrds and the group measured .228" , im highly impressed with it, hand loads are the way to go

[@B.Simpsonphoto]

I've got a Marlin 1895 sbl and I got lucky. It's a remlin and I did a small bit of polishing, put a new trigger in it and it's smooth as butter and shoots lights out. I have an aimpoint micro on it and the first deer I shot with it didn't even move. It folded all 4 legs up under it and dropped straight down. I loooooooooooooove that rifle!!! I've had many an offer for it. Not for sale!!

[@gueto70]

I have a Springfield trapdoor 45-70. My boys have fired every gun in the cabinet from .22 to 7.62x54R but still have yet to muster the cahoneys to shoulder that one. One hell of a bark on that one but not a bad bite.

[@rodeleon2875]

i used that same round in my 1895G and shot a whitetail. bullet went through both front shoulders, then a 6" rotted log and into the ground about 18". i found it and it was pretty much unexpanded. it did have a dent in the jacket but the tip was just flat. those things are like a freight train. i actually prefer either the 300gr hollow points or the 325gr hornady leverevolution to get some expansion and a bigger wound channel.

[@blueduck9409]

I havent seen any Remington or Winchester 405 grain jsp ammo for sale in 20 plus years. I remember back then buying a box of 20 rounds for $14 and thinking that was expensive. Id love to have some 405 grain jacketed soft point ammo. I have seen steel targets knocked over at 500 yards. The 45-70 is more accurate at long distance than a lot of people give it credit for.

[@Starkraven100]

Love 45-70 ...I'm running a Marlin 1895 Trapper 19" barrel. Typically go with 325 gr. Hornady...but just picked up a box of the Core-Lokt 405 gr. will see which I like best.

[@jlpjlp1953]

The .45-70 is a grand old thumper. Wish I still had mine! Factory loads will get it done for sure, but black powder is lots more fun. And no griping about cleanup, either, fellas. It's no harder than doing a proper cleaning on any other gun, which you should be doing anyway.

[@SeedFiddler-kp4eg]

I love .45-70. For years I called on Montana Armory in Big Timber, MT, to sell them office supplies of all things. I'd walk into their showroom and covet the models they had on display. (I've had to ask forgiveness.) I'd stare at the log they had on the floor which showed what the .45-70 did when shot into the end at 100 yards. If I remember correctly; 11-1/2" deep. Yup! They penetrate. They split the log so you can see the path. After years of drooling in their showroom, I was finally able to buy one of my own in the Model 1875 Sporter, single shot, falling block, with the 30" barrel. I haven't actually weighed it but it's probably between 9 and 10 lbs. For my purposes I prefer a 10 lb. gun with a 30" barrel over a lightweight gun with a 22" barrel. But that's just a personal thing. When I shoot the 405 grain bullet, (much like what you shot in this video, I suspect), it feels like a gentle nudge against my shoulder. It's all in the propellant. Well, not all. The propellant that is used in this bullet is slow-burn, (if I understand correctly), instead of the modern explosives. When you put a slow burn powder together with a 10 lb. gun and a 30" barrel, you get a gentle nudge that is just fun to shoot. I'm almost 70 years old and weigh 165 lbs. Gentle is good. God bless, Miles.

[@boblambert1102]

I also have a 45-70. I prefer the Pedersoli 1885 highwall. I also prefer the 300 or 350 grain hard cast lead by Miester bullets. I have taken several deer with this combo. A 65 yard shot really surprised me as I watched the wound as the bullet entered. The force of the bullet opened the deer's chest to the size of my fist and shrunk back to the bullet diameter. You can say I am full of s--t if you want...I know what I saw. Dropped the deer in his tracks. I have watched a cape buffalo hunt on you tube. Very impressive there also. I have taken deer with many types of firearms in my 76 years and I like the 45-70 best of all. This year I will be using my super redhawk 44 mag with 9 1/5" barrel. Can hardly wait for Nov 15th. One last point. You can go to Brownells and get a recoil reducer. It is a steel tube with mercury filler. It works well.

[@Darth_Boons]

I know it's probably dumb but I'd like to see that on a Paul Harrell type target with rib bones and stuff it'd be really interesting to see if it broke up or just keeps on trucking 😅

[@kirkwhitaker6422]

I have a H&R Handi rifle in 45-70. Have shot several hogs with 300gr Winchester HP. They make big hole. Have worked up handloads with 405 gr Missouri Bullet Co. coated RFN bullets. Accuracy is very good and at 1500fps. I would think they would penetrate a mile and kill just about anything I would shoot at. I like single shots and that rifle is a great stalking rifle for hogs and other game here in Ga.

[@Whatever-gv3gq]

I have a Handi Rifle in 45-70 also. They are getting hard to find. I like it so far haven’t hunted with it yet hoping to harvest a Whitetail this season. Are you using the irons or an optic?

[@kirkwhitaker6422]

@@Whatever-gv3gq I have a 4x on it. It has irons but not using them.

[@brianlykins6663]

Been a fan of 45-70 for a long while. Don't have anything ,yet ,that will shoot it. The older I get the more I'm drawn back to 45 Colt and 45-70. Hey if they won the west and dropped Buffalo, they can't be that bad ( I know back in cowboy days they were likely 44-40, but hey its my imagination!!!). Thanks for the demo. Pretty fair shooting, anyone that would complain about that accuracy, should put they're attemps on camera.

[@miketyson8933]

I have 160 rounds of 45-70 Government ammo and I don't have a 45-70!!!! Lol that's what I usually do if I want a rifle, or pistol I buy the ammo and get sick of seeing the boxes and not shooting it so the 45-70 Government will be the next rifle after my Christensen MPR 6.8 Western with a Gun Werx shuusher lol love these 45-70 boolots!! Cheers!

[@Dwayne7834]

45-70 Is a hard hitting round. I saw a video were they shot through some kind of steel at 25-50-100 yards if I remember right. I don’t remember if it was a soft point or not. Thanks for the video.

[@lsb4057]

I am a big fan of the 4570. I’ve always been a big fan of a big bore rifles and handguns. I went into my favorite gun shop in Winchester Virginia in old buddy Ed new My affection for the 4570 and showed me, a Marlon 1895 Big Loop 4570 which I just had to have. I took it home and I mounted a 3 to 9 Bushnell banner and used 325 grain Winchesters. To my surprise from the bench on sandbags, I printed a three shot group , you could cover with a quarter. My next trip to the gun shop my old buddy Ed showed me a Henry 4570 with ghost ring sites again just had to have. That gun with 4570s and ghost ring sites I can shoot it accurately to 140 yards. I have a couple of contender barrels in 4570. One is a 14 inch bull barrel which I like to shoot. The other is a 20 inch rifle barrel, when you shoot it you better hang on very light rifle .

[@quadsman11]

A man after my own heart buddy ! I've been working with/hunting with, a Marlin 45-70 carbine as well ! Same Remington ammo as well ! Never have I struggled with any kind of accuracy issues ! 22in. barrel included in the same conditions ! Have the same Marlin lever action in .35 Remington ! Without question, my all-time favorite brush is gun ! I should also mention that I own a Henry Lever Action 410 which I could be happier if Henry would be willing to work with me on the side loader, vs the tube feed ! Which I am not impressed with ! Great Groupings ! 😎

[@Plastikdoom]

Yes! The mighty .45-70, that’s the only gov’t I’ll ever need. Ahaha! I seriously need to get me one, but I want a repro sharps or high wall. Or if even go for a bolt gun, if someone makes such a thing. I’d really like one of the .45-70 AR’s…yes they are made, and same case dimensions, but it’s a modern rimless design instead, but those are way too damn spendy, so I’d go for like a 5 shot bolt gun or single shot falling block.

[@forrestthompson7209]

Just took my Henry 45/70 out hog hunting last night equipped with a AGM thermal scope. Dropped 1 and later on got 2 with 1 shot as it passed through one, and through the back legs of the other… absolutely a powerhouse of a rifle. So glad I own one.

[@mmpatriot2170]

Im a new fan of 45-70. Missed an opportunity a couple of years ago to pick up a Browning 1885 in 45-70 from my father in laws estate. At the time, I just thought that 45-70 was too much. Now I understand that, sometimes, too much is just right. We did end up with an 1885 in 25-06. Father in law was a firearms historian for Browning, a gunsmith, and a collector. My brother in law (retired LEO) ended up with all three 45-70s. Two 1885s and a 78. Im hoping that he will be willing to sell us one of those guns. Course, it will cost us two to three times what it was valued during the family estate process. If not, Ive got my eye on a Henry Side Gate in 45-70. Good times. 👍

[@johngilley3518]

I got the Henry H010B with the hex barrel. Went to buy a 44 mag but they didn’t have one in brass, only the 45/70. Wife says,” Just get that one now and when they get the 44 you can get it then”. 😳, 🤘😁👍Tried 4 water jugs, exploded them all with Lever evolution 325 grain.

[@douglasmaccullagh7865]

I have the H&R Buffalo Classic. The rifle really likes the 405 gr loads (trapdoor safe). Even with iron sights I get great groups. I am very tempted to try BPCR loads.

[@tonyrome5584]

Nice video, good job! Yes, 45-70 is my favorite deer rifle in the deep woods. If yo put a round on target (anywhere in the vitals) they almost never take more than a couple steps, to tracking the animal down. I hunt with a Marlin Guide Gun (old model). I get my reloads up to about 1,500 fps. That easily extends my MPBR out to a solid 125 yards, or a bit more. That keeps the recoil down to a nice firm "push"; I think going hotter decreases the effective accuracy and there is no need for the extra power. That 405 billet will always punch right through even a big buck, without dealing with excessive recoil. Also less meat damage than something like a 30-06.

[@DrDuckMD]

What a timeless cartridge, .45-70 and the .30-30 are my two favorite cartridges.

[@jaydunbar7538]

What a new fancy thing that 30-30, my Winchester 1894 is engraved 30 wcf :P

[@markburke2533]

I would add one click up and one click right. Great shooting, great gun, great ammo, and great show. My trapdoor shoots almost as good with cast boolets.

[@MichaelRobertson-i8f]

The 45cal has been around for a long time, the first cartridge type of revolver was the SAA in which the 45 long Colt, thanks to John Browning, the 45 New Service was used during the during the WW 1 and I have that was used by the Canadian Mounted Police but towards the end of that war the 1911 Colt which still is carried with the 45 ACP. When my dad was drafted and they issued him the 30 cal M-1 Carbine which he changed out for the Thompson sub machine gun from a fallen soldier and carried it with him while he was in the Philippines. The first deer rifle he built was the Springfield in the classic 30-06 which he checkered the walnut stock. I inherited it and put a Leopoldo scope on it . I inherited a pre 64 Winchester in the 270 which had a Weaver scope on it which I changed to the Leopoldo variable. I currently own one from Springfield which I modified for shooting bowling pins, another one I bought while shooting with the Rocketdyne pistol team was a Colt Commander and the Ruger semiautomatic with the bull barrel, since that time I’ve acquired the Colt Woodsman Match with the High Standard Supermatic, I also inherited the Gold Cup National Match 45 ACP and bought the S&W copy of the Colt 1911 with the crimson light in the left hand side. As I grew older I got rid of everything that wasn’t 45LC , 45ACP , 38 Special. During the time I was living in LADWP housing for 17 years at Control Gorge Power Plant as a Traveling Relief Operator I acquired an FFL for Curios and Relics and purchased guns from Guns International- the Italian semi automatic are some of the finest ever produced and I acquired the Model 70s in 22 cal , 32 auto and the 380 which was a 9mm short, of the Walther I also have the 380 , 32 but was never able to find the 22 caliber . I never thought my love of firearms and being able to acquire them from Italy and Germany would someday be actual investments. I bought the FNFAl at B&B gun sales and still consider it one of the finest semi automatic rifles firing the 308.

[@dmorrow5570]

Great all around test. I have an old Henry brass 45-70. My best is with hornady ftx. 3 holes touching in the bullseye at 100 yards. Irons sights too, but Im still young and my eyes work.

[@mitchellthomas8432]

Mine has a 32" barrel on a single shot breech loader. Under 1" groups are pretty normal for Mine. It has a globe front and a rear elevation adjustable.

[@chasrmartel4777]

I have a JM guide gun from early 2000s. I load the Remington 405s to about 1500-1600 and they blow things up real good! I took the scout scope off and just shoot aperture these days. I also used to load Beartooth Bullets 425 grain HCGC wide flat noses to 1950. That gives all the recoil you paid for and they will shoot through just about anything made of flesh! I broke my right shoulder two years ago so I don't shoot those too much anymore (it hurts just thinking about it...).

[@MattC-eo6ep]

The only reason that bullet expanded was because it hit the soft body armor. A lead shotgun slug will flatten like a silver half dollar when it hits soft body armor. Looks like those slow bullets penciled through the gel blocks with little or no expansion. You need to dial up the velocity to get those jacketed bullets to expand in gel. These Remington rounds are like cowboy loads. Impressive accuracy though. Thanks for all the videos!

[@JH-lc8xd]

Great video. I have a Henry Big Boy 45-70. The trigger is supreme to be factory and mine is topped off with a 3x9 Meopta and I couldnt be happier with the setup. I load my own ammo but I can get a 3 shot group thats one ragged hole. Doesnt matter if your getting 1.5 inches and under @ 100 yards with factory ammo or hand loads with a straight wall lead chucker, thats aces in my book. Looks like your set up is winner!

[@erronwilliams1431]

I shot through a king wood stove with that round out of a 16 inch tc barrel

[@radagast6682]

I have a Marlin 1895CB, and my best group was .88" from a lead sled. When you showed the expanded bullet, I took a guess and was off by .08".

[@davedrake5809]

Thank you! My favourite boolot! I have a 1885 high wall with buckhorn sights and thanks to your reviews a CVA scout with a Vortex crossfire II that I can shoot 300 yards without hesitation. Keep those strait wall videos coming!

[@LetsShootIt]

Man, those had to be expensive 🙌🏻

[@americanpatriot477]

I love my 45/70. It’s perfect for most hunting. My Marlin SS Guide Gun is one of my favorite hunting rifles. It has a Burris 2x7 Scout Scope and deadly out to 250 yards with Hornady 325 gr rounds.

[@daviddejong187]

I have a 1895 CBA in 45-70 and with my 74 year old eyes i had to finally scope it. Put a Leopold 1.5x4 optic on it. I love the combo. I'm thinking about getting some berrys 350 grainers for it and trying them out. They're cheap enough for some good plinking sessions. Really can't find anyone with any experience with these

[@garyzimmerman8679]

I reload my 45-70, I have the 1895SBl. Love it, I also load black powder with some 535 grain. As well as I have some 500 grain +P+ it’s awesome.

[@zodac1976]

I’ve got me a Henry Big Bore Brass with octagon barrel, absolutely love it. I’ll be taking it hunting for the first time with my daughter this weekend.

[@richardshear2285]

I live in Alaska for 48 yrs and have hunted moose , bear , and caribou with the new ammo it can fill every niche

[@chdnorm]

I have an identical rifle. I wound up with a Leupold 1.5-4 VX-Freedom scout scope on an XS scout rail. I tried a few conventional receiver mounted scopes. In my opinion, the scout set up is my favorite for retaining the handling qualities of the traditional brush gun. But, still offers the clarity of good optics.

[@adamtillery9858]

Love your videos man. Have you ever thought about doing a video on a 12.5in 6.5 grendel? Accuracy and fps?

[@motowipeout5670]

I've always wanted a 45-70 lever gun for the brush but paying $3-4 per round would take a lot of the fun out of it for me so I just stick with 12 gauge rifled slugs. But it was indeed a fun video to watch!

[@garyzimmerman8679]

Reload - I do, brings the cost down to less then $1 a round

[@daviddejong187]

@@garyzimmerman8679 If you cast your own you can get it down a whole lot more. Primers are an issue no tho

[@garyzimmerman8679]

@@daviddejong187 That is true, I do that for my black powder rounds, along with making my own primers for use with Black Powder. I also make my own black powder as well.

[@randallkelley3600]

My best 45-70 group came from a 90s vintage Handi-Rifle. Hornady 350 grain round nose and a stiff load of H-322 went into less than half an inch. 3 shots disappeared under one nickel.

[@brianeaton3734]

Got two 45-70 lever action artillery launchers. Love ‘em.

[@toddcarpenter714]

The body armor may stop a 45-70, but the impact would definitely cause some serious damage. You would have a broken rib or three, motto mention the cardiac contusion! It may even cause the heart to stop completely! I definitely want to get a 45-70! I'd kinda like to locate a Ruger #3 in 45-70!

[@toddcarpenter714]

Not to mention! I hate spell check!

[@x.adam1]

My 45-70 is a Henry Steel Wildlife Edition with a Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x optic. I got it to go hunting some elk but have never been able to go hunting and don't know anyone who has land.

[@joshuapentz1232]

I love the 45-70 gov I used mine to split firewood, very little bullet expansion when recover just pure muscle shock on animal.

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

I've clocked that same Remington 405 SP @ 1276 fps out of my Marlin Guide Gun (18.5" barrel)

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

Any large bore is hard to group well. Nice to see decent groups with factory ammo.

[@mothman-jz8ug]

That .55 group was impressive as hail! Not every day you see that kinda stiff with a varmint rifle! Maybe I need a 45-70 for groundhogs....

[@justinfletcher7630]

That thing is impressive accurate for that. Levers are my favorite guns to shoot and hunt in thick woods

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Ghost Ring rear adjustable sight with a bead front sight is ACCURATE!!!!

[@williamgaines9784]

Those 405s used to be the only 45-70 Remington offered. That "older" model Marlin looks pretty good. Punching a big hole all the way through some hooved animal ought to make it leak like one of those jugs. Good luck if you take it hunting again.

[@radagast6682]

Since the bullet did not expand after going through two blocks of ballistic gel, I don't see it as a viable load unless it were to hit bone.I will stick with the Remington 300 GR SJHP full pressure loads, or my hand loads.

[@mikekeretzman4757]

CVA Scout SS muzzle-brake. 2 x 7 Leupold Freedom Hunter. Low Warner rings. Excellent shooter. Matches your ballistic reports on the Hornady FTX 325 gr Lever. 1965 fps.

[@beckhamhome]

I load the 45-70 400gr semi jacketed soft point to 1800 fps in my Marlin. At those speeds the bullet opens up to .80-.90 cal in the first few inches then ends up penetrating less than those slower bullets you were using. Not much hunting with but fun on bowling pins and water melons.

[@peterwesterback5875]

9 Moose with my 45-70. Two first with hornady 350grain, one with Barnes 300 tsx fn, two with Rhino 360 and the rest with woodleigh 350. My son carries a 444 Marlin when working his Karelian bear dog on moose.

[@brianbeckstead9212]

Love my Henry model X 45-70. Shot clay pigeons 100 yards open sights. So much fun.

[@dizzizzfred7.835]

Hey that's cool.i have a Henry 45.70 octagon barrel .. with scope .. but have not set the scope yet

[@georgeaura]

That chunk of lead is a thing of beauty