The .45-70 Government, a 145-year-old cartridge, has experienced a significant revival. Originally designed for the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle, it faced early extraction issues due to copper casings. Despite military obsolescence, it remained a favored hunting round for large game. Modern loadings are categorized by action strength (Trapdoor, Marlin, Ruger) to manage pressure safely. Its effectiveness lies in close-range, heavy impact rather than high velocity.
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