A Beast of a Cartridge! .45-70 HSM 430gr +P RNFP Gel Test
This review details the performance of HSM's .45-70 Govt 430gr +P RNFP 'Bear Load' ammunition. Tested in a Marlin 1895 Trapper, the load achieved an average velocity of 1703.8 FPS with significant recoil. Ballistic gel testing showed complete penetration and substantial tissue damage, making it suitable for large game hunting.









