The Traditions Outfitter G3 .45-70 rifle is a break-action single shot with a 22-inch round chromoly barrel, chambered for the big-bore cartridge that has anchored heavy game since the 1870s (brand part no. CR470030). Traditions blues the barrel, threads the muzzle 11/16×24 behind an 11-degree target crown, and fits its Elite XT trigger system, a rebounding hammer with a manual trigger-block safety that can stay engaged while you break the action to load, unload or check the chamber. The steel frame is drilled and tapped for a scope base. At 5.8 pounds it is one of the lightest ways to carry the cartridge, and the simple action suits new shooters and smaller-framed hunters. For a hunter who wants one accurate shot from a rifle that weighs less than most magazines of ammunition, this is the version to pick.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70, the classic big-bore lever and single-shot cartridge for heavy game at woods ranges.
• The barrel is 22 inches of round chromoly steel, light enough to carry all day on a single-shot frame.
• The barrel finish is blued, over a black stock.
• The rate of twist is 1:20, matched to the standard bullet weights for the cartridge.
• The muzzle is threaded 11/16×24, with no muzzle brake included.
• The trigger is the Elite XT system with a rebounding hammer, which lets the action break open with the safety engaged.
• The safety is a manual trigger-block safety.
• Weight is 5.8 pounds for the gun alone.
• The frame is steel, the break-action receiver the Outfitter G3 is built on.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base, and the rifle ships without sights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thread pitch? 11/16×24, the larger pitch used on .45-caliber barrels; no muzzle brake is included.

How much does it weigh? 5.8 pounds for the gun alone.

What safety does it use? A manual trigger-block safety on the Elite XT system, which can stay on while the action is opened.

Buy the Traditions Outfitter G3 .45-70 Single-Shot Rifle, 22-Inch Threaded

A 5.8-pound .45-70 will tell you about recoil, but it will also go anywhere a hunter does, and the threaded muzzle leaves room for a brake if you want one. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other single-shot rifles while you are here.