The Barnes Originals bullet is a .45/70-caliber, 300-grain flat nose soft point (Barnes part no. 30612) that traces back to 1939, when it became the first custom bullet American handloaders could purchase off the shelf. Barnes builds it by pressure-forming 100% copper tubing around a solid lead core, a design that made the Originals line extremely reliable for the seasoned hunters and handloaders who first adopted it and still favor it today for classic lever-action and single-shot .45-70 rifles. Each box holds 50 bullets.

Key Specifications

• The .45/70 caliber (.458" diameter) fits standard .45-70 Government rifle cartridges.
• A 300-grain weight is a classic mid-weight choice for lever-action .45-70 hunting loads.
• The flat nose soft point (FNSP) profile is built for tube-magazine lever rifles and controlled expansion.
• Barnes forms the bullet from pressure-formed 100% copper tubing around a solid lead core, the original Barnes construction method dating to 1939.
• Each box contains 50 bullets for handloading classic .45-70 ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet safe for tube-magazine lever rifles? Yes, the flat nose profile is built for tube-magazine .45-70 lever rifles.

What makes the Barnes Originals line historically notable? It was the first custom bullet American handloaders could purchase, introduced in 1939 using pressure-formed copper tubing around a lead core.

How many bullets are in a box? This listing includes 50 bullets.

Buy the Barnes Originals .45-70 Rifle Bullets 300gr FNSP

Order the Barnes Originals 300gr FNSP from our reloading bullets selection and load classic, dependable .45-70 lever-gun ammunition. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop as soon as it’s ready to ship.