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'Old soldiers never die...' the 45-70

Authors :
Mayer, Scott E.
Source :
American Rifleman. March, 2003, Vol. 151 Issue 3, p58, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The 45-70 Government cartridge has played movie roles, earned a distinguished place in competitive shooting and is a favorite among those who love hunting. As originally loaded and adopted by the U.S. Army in 1873, the .45-70 Government used 70 grs. of blackpowder to lob a 405-gr., all-lead bullet at a muzzle velocity.

Subjects

Subjects :
Cartridges -- Evaluation
Hunting gear -- Evaluation
Sports and fitness
Travel, recreation and leisure

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003083X
Volume :
151
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Rifleman
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.124245454

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