Hornady Subsonic ammunition in .45-70 Government (brand part no. 82742) is built for shooters who want reduced report and recoil, suppressed or not. Hornady builds this load from consistent, quality-checked components for dependable performance shot after shot. At the heart of this load is the 410 gr bullet with a Sub-X design, matched to the .45-70 Government platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the Hornady load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, matched to the guns shooters already own and train with.
• The bullet weighs 410 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Sub-X design, an affordable, clean-feeding option for high-volume shooting.
• The case is Brass, reloadable for handloaders who want to reuse brass.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds left to shoot.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, a convenient bulk quantity for high-volume shooters.
• Cost works out to about $2.21 per round, keeping practice sessions affordable.
• The box ships at approximately 1.91 lbs, handy for planning shipping costs on a bulk order.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• The Sub-X bullet’s Flex Tip and long jacket grooves are engineered to expand reliably even at the reduced velocities a subsonic load produces.
• Subsonic ammunition keeps the bullet under the speed of sound, cutting report and felt recoil for a quieter, more comfortable shooting experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .45-70 Government.

Is the brass reloadable? The case is brass, which handloaders can typically resize and reload for repeat use.

Can I order this by the case? Yes, this load ships 10 boxes to a case for shooters who want to order in bulk.

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