Cartridge Hall of Fame: 45-70 Government Ammunition | MidwayUSA

This entry synthesizes insights from Hickok45's Sunday Shoot-a-Round, covering the handling and shooting of a Ruger GP100 revolver and a Marlin Model 95 Cowboy rifle. It details practical advice on ammunition compatibility, range safety, and the specific characteristics of these firearms, delivered with the authority of a veteran firearms educator. The content also touches upon gear and concludes with life advice emphasizing personal responsibility.

This guide details shooting techniques demonstrated for a Rossi 461 revolver in .357 Magnum and a Marlin 1895 rifle in .45-70 Government. It covers basic firing procedures for both firearms and introduces a specific cycling maneuver for the lever-action rifle. The content is presented in a casual, enthusiastic tone by a firearms enthusiast, offering practical insights for range use.

This guide demonstrates the fundamental operation of a lever-action rifle, specifically a Henry All Weather in .45-70 Government. It covers loading procedures, cycling the action for firing, and basic sighting techniques. The instructor emphasizes the lack of manual safeties on many lever-action firearms, stressing trigger discipline.

This video provides a practical demonstration of loading and firing three distinct firearms: a Buntline-style revolver, a Type 56 SKS rifle, and a Magnum Research BFR revolver. The instruction is delivered with a methodical and demonstration-focused tone, showcasing proficient use of stripper clips and proper single-action revolver loading techniques. The expert demonstrates familiarity with various ammunition types and firearm platforms.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for a Marlin 1895 rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, using Barnes VOR-TX ammunition. The video demonstrates safe handling, loading via the side gate, cycling the lever action, and firing on an outdoor range with proper safety gear. The ASMR-style presentation emphasizes the mechanical operation of the rifle.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the Marlin 1895 SBL, as demonstrated by an experienced firearms reviewer. It covers preparing .45-70 Government ammunition, loading the rifle's tubular magazine via the side gate, and engaging a steel target using a Gideon scope. The demonstration highlights smooth lever-action mechanics and proper technique for this classic rifle.

This guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage, demonstrating expert transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. It highlights efficient manual shotgun reloading techniques from a belt carrier, showcasing advanced proficiency in competitive shooting disciplines. The video emphasizes speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle. It covers visual inspection, the proper loading procedure for 7.62x54R ammunition, and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing bolt manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration is presented in a silent, ASMR-style format by an authoritative demonstrator.

This guide details the complex process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from .32 Rimfire to .357 Magnum, addressing a pitted bore. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates disassembly, barrel removal, specialized reboring at Delta Gun Shop, chambering, crowning, action conversion, and final marking/finishing. The process highlights advanced machining techniques and specialized tools required for such a conversion.

This guide details the cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 shotgun, as explained by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA using a cutaway model. It covers loading, safety engagement, firing, extraction, and chambering. The explanation highlights the hammerless pump-action design and internal component interactions, offering valuable insights for gunsmithing and understanding firearm mechanics.