Hornady LeverEvolution .45-70 Government ammunition (part no. 82741) loads a 250-grain MonoFlex for hunters who want a proven bullet behind their favorite chambering. Hornady builds its ammunition around match-grade bullets designed in-house, giving hunters and shooters factory-loaded consistency. The lead-free Flex Tip initiates expansion across a wide range of impact velocities, so the same bullet performs whether the shot is close or stretched out. Brass-cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .45-70 Government loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, a big-bore lever-gun cartridge with over a century of proven performance on heavy game.
• The bullet weighs 250 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a MonoFlex, the projectile Hornady chose to load behind .45-70 Government.
• The lead-free Flex Tip initiates expansion across a wide range of impact velocities, so the same bullet performs whether the shot is close or stretched out.
• The projectile is lead-free, making the load compliant in California and other jurisdictions that require nontraditional bullets.
• Cases are Brass, holding pressure reliably and staying reloadable for handloaders.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
• A case ships 10 boxes (200 rounds total), ideal for stocking up or buying once for the season.
• At about $1.84 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
• The box ships at about 1.5 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 250-gr MonoFlex suited for? With .45-70 Government behind a MonoFlex bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.

Is this ammunition legal in lead-restricted hunting areas like California? Yes, the lead-free bullet meets nontraditional-ammunition requirements in California and similar jurisdictions.

How is the MonoFlex different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The lead-free Flex Tip initiates expansion across a wide range of impact velocities, so the same bullet performs whether the shot is close or stretched out.

Buy the Hornady LeverEvolution .45-70 Government 250 gr MonoFlex

When the shot has to count, dependable ammunition is what separates a clean hit from a story about the one that got away. This MonoFlex loading is built to be that dependable round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.