The Traditions Outfitter G3 .45-70 scoped rifle is a break-action single shot that ships with a 3-9×40 duplex scope already mounted and boresighted (Traditions part no. CR5-470030). Traditions built the Outfitter G3 around a 22-inch chromoly barrel and a steel frame, so it carries lightly and still handles the heavy .45-70 Government load. The Elite XT trigger system uses a rebounding hammer and a manual cross-block safety, and the action can be opened with the safety on to load or unload. This package version suits whitetail and large game hunters who want a ready-to-hunt rifle without shopping for glass.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .45-70 Government, a classic big-bore cartridge for whitetail and large game.
• Barrel length is 22 inches in chromoly steel with a round profile, which keeps the rifle light and handy.
• The barrel has a blued finish, a traditional look that matches the black stock and frame.
• The barrel is threaded 11/16×24 and the rifle does not come with a muzzle brake.
• Rate of twist is 1:20 inch, a rate suited to the heavier .45-70 bullets.
• The Elite XT trigger system uses a rebounding hammer, which adds a margin of safety.
• The manual cross-block trigger safety lets you open the action with the safety engaged to load or unload.
• The frame is steel, a durable base for a single-shot action.
• The barrel has an 11-degree target crown and is drilled and tapped, which protect the muzzle and allow optics mounting.
• A 3-9×40 duplex scope is mounted and boresighted by a factory-trained technician, and the rifle weighs 5.8 pounds without it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this Outfitter G3 come with a scope? Yes. This package includes a 3-9×40 duplex scope that is mounted and boresighted by a factory-trained technician.

Does it come with a muzzle brake? No. Traditions states that this model has a threaded barrel but does not come with a muzzle brake. The thread pitch is 11/16×24.

Can I open the action with the safety on? Yes. The Elite XT trigger allows the action to be broken open with the cross-bolt safety engaged, so you can load or unload and view the chamber.

Buy the Traditions Outfitter G3 .45-70 Single-Shot Rifle, Scoped

This is a lightweight .45-70 that arrives ready for the field, and the factory-mounted scope saves a trip to the gunsmith. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more single shot rifles in our catalog.