Remington .45-70 Government ammunition (part no. 29473) loads a 405-grain Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point for hunters heading out after deer-class game and similarly sized animals. Remington has loaded rifle and handgun ammunition for well over a century, and its Core-Lokt and Premier lines remain benchmarks for hunters. The tapered jacket locks to the lead core so the bullet mushrooms to roughly twice its diameter without shedding jacket material. 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 405 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
- The bullet is a Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point, the projectile Remington chose to load behind .45-70 Government.
- The tapered jacket locks to the lead core so the bullet mushrooms to roughly twice its diameter without shedding jacket material.
- 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 $2.61 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
- The box ships at about 1.95 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 405-gr Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point suited for? With .45-70 Government behind a Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.
How many rounds come in a case? A case ships 10 boxes of 20, 200 rounds total.
How is the Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The tapered jacket locks to the lead core so the bullet mushrooms to roughly twice its diameter without shedding jacket material.
Buy the Remington .45-70 Government 405 gr Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point
When the shot has to count, dependable ammunition is what separates a clean hit from a story about the one that got away. This Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point loading is built to be that dependable round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 405 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.49 |
| Grains | 405 gr |
| Length | 6.5500 |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 29473 |
| Model | Core Lokt |
| Product Type | Soft Point |
| Shipping Weight | 1.95 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 047700057804 |







