Double Tap Ammunition’s .45-70 Government Hardcast Solid load fires a 405-grain wide flat nose projectile designed for deep penetration in modern firearms chambered for .45-70. The load is built as a hardcast solid to retain mass through heavy brush and tough game; listed ballistics show 1810 fps and 2914 ft·lbs from a 22.0″ barrel. This cartridge is intended for large-game hunting and applications where penetration and weight retention are priorities; it is not recommended for older trap-door style rifles.
Packaging
Box: Sold per box containing 20 rounds. Case: Available by case (500 rounds); a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- The manufacturer is Double Tap Ammunition.
- The caliber is .45-70 Government.
- The bullet weight is 405 grains.
- The bullet profile is Wide Flat Nose (WFN).
- The product model/type is Hardcast Solid.
- The listed muzzle velocity is 1810 fps (measured from a 22.0″ barrel).
- The listed muzzle energy is 2914 ft·lbs (measured from a 22.0″ barrel).
- Each retail box contains 20 rounds.
- A case quantity is 500 rounds (achieved by ordering the required number of boxes).
Engineered for consistent penetration and mass retention, this Double Tap .45-70 Hardcast Solid load provides a heavy-for-caliber projectile suitable for large-game and dense-cover hunting scenarios. Its hardcast construction and wide-flat-nose profile offer dependable terminal performance where deep penetration and structural integrity are required, making it a practical choice for modern strong-action and lever rifles chambered in .45-70.
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