HSM Bear Load ammunition in .45-70 Government (brand part no. 457012N) is built for hunters who need a proven big-game cartridge they can count on. HSM manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 430 gr bullet with a round nose flat point design, matched to the .45-70 Government platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the HSM load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, a proven big-game cartridge with decades of field results behind it.
• The bullet weighs 430 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Round Nose Flat Point design, built to penetrate and transfer energy for a clean, ethical harvest.
• The case is Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cases ship 25 boxes to a case, letting range regulars order in volume without repeat checkout.
• Cost works out to about $2.50 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 2.10 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load good for practice and range training? Yes, this is a .45-70 Government load built for affordable, high-volume range training rather than hunting or defense.

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

Can I order this by the case? Yes, this load ships 25 boxes to a case for shooters who want to order in bulk.

Buy the HSM Bear Load .45-70 Government 430 gr Round Nose Flat Point, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.