Buffalo Bore Lever Gun .45-70 Government 300gr JHP Ammo, 20-Round Box

Buffalo Bore’s Lever Gun .45-70 Government load (load no. 8E20) drives a 300-grain jacketed hollow point loaded well beyond standard SAAMI pressure, built externally identical to factory ammunition but generating far more power internally for firearms specifically rated to handle it. Buffalo Bore restricts this load to a specific list of stronger actions, including Marlin 1895-pattern rifles made since 1972, Browning 1885 and 1886 reproductions, the Ruger No. 1 and No. 3, and Winchester 1886 rifles made since 1915, among others. The hollow point bullet is built to expand on impact, converting the load’s extra power into serious terminal performance on big game. Shooters should confirm their exact lever gun or falling-block rifle against Buffalo Bore’s published list before firing this round. In rifle ammunition for a rated .45-70, this is genuine magnum-class performance.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, loaded here well beyond standard SAAMI pressure.
• The bullet weighs 300 grains, a lighter-for-caliber weight paired with high velocity.
• The bullet is a jacketed hollow point, built to expand and deliver serious terminal performance.
• This load is externally identical to standard .45-70 ammo but generates far more pressure internally, restricting it to rated firearms only.
• Rated firearms include Marlin 1895-pattern rifles made since 1972 and Browning 1885/1886 reproductions, among a specific list of others.
• Also rated for modern falling-block actions like the Ruger No. 1 and No. 3 and Winchester 1886 rifles made since 1915.
• Per-round cost runs about $3.65, reflecting the specialty high-pressure loading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for this line.
• Boxes pack into 12-box cases, letting dedicated shooters stock up in one order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safe in any .45-70 rifle? No, it generates far more pressure than standard .45-70 and is restricted to a specific list of rated actions like the Marlin 1895 and Ruger No. 1; confirm your firearm before firing it.

Why is this load hotter than SAAMI spec? Buffalo Bore builds it externally identical to standard ammunition but loads it to far higher pressure for rifles strong enough to handle it.

Does the bullet expand? Yes, the 300-grain jacketed hollow point is built to expand on impact for serious big-game performance.

Buy Buffalo Bore Lever Gun .45-70 Ammo

A modern lever gun or falling-block rifle chambered in .45-70 can handle far more than factory ammunition delivers, and this load is built to use that strength. Confirm your rifle is on the rated list, then load up for genuinely heavy-hitting performance. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.