45-70 bear ammo

[duke13]

so I went ahead and got a Henry 45-70 any suggestions for ammo. Preferably some that's available? Mainly spot and stalk N. GA mountains

 

[menhadenman]

I'm in the same spot but reload... you can find some that'll do the job for sure but will have to open that wallet. Here are a few options. I'd be partial to the Federals myself but any of these would give a critter a hard time walking away. Good luck.

Federal Power-Shok Ammo 45-70 Government 300 Grain Soft Point Box of

Federal Power-Shok is hard hitting ammunition designed for exceptional performance in the field. A combination of premium bullets with Federal's...

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Federal Fusion Ammo 45-70 Government 300 Grain Bonded Soft Point Box

Federal Fusion Ammunition is loaded with a specialized bullet, perfect for deer sized game, that features an electrochemically bonded lead core to...

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Hornady 45-70 Govt 325 Grain FTX (Flex Tip) LEVERevolution Ammunition (20 Rounds)

Hornady Ammo 45-70 Govt 325 Grain FTX (Flex Tip) LEVERevolution WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Hornady LEVERevolution Ammo 45-70 Government 325 Grain FTX Box of 20

Ever since its introduction in 2006, LEVERevolution ammunition has brought grandpa's lever action rifle out of retirement and turned it into a firearm...

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[duke13]

I'm looking at the HSM 430gr should put a hammer on them bears and hogs too!

 

[KentuckyHeadhunter]

Honestly you don't need that much "hammer" for bears or pigs. I sold my single shot Henry 45-70 because I can do everything with my trusty 30-06 with just 150 grains.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Whatever you might use for deer.

I would go at least 300 gr. and that may very well be where 45-70 ammo starts for bullet weights.

Trapdoor pressure loads will work too.

 

[gobbleinwoods]

Honestly you don't need that much "hammer" for bears or pigs. I sold my single shot Henry 45-70 because I can do everything with my trusty 30-06 with just 150 grains.

Deer, Ga bear, hogs can all be taken with 243.

 

[Para Bellum]

A well placed .22 LR will kill anything in North America but OP asked about 45-70. Dang guys. Help or shut up. He don’t care what y’all hunt with. He wants to hunt with a 45-70 and there ain’t nothin wrong with that. Try Appalachian Gun and Pawn brother. Believe I saw some HSMs last time I was in.

 

[Para Bellum]

Honestly you don't need that much "hammer" for bears or pigs. I sold my single shot Henry 45-70 because I can do everything with my trusty 30-06 with just 150 grains.

No one cares.

 

[Para Bellum]

Deer, Ga bear, hogs can all be taken with 243.

No one cares.

 

[chrislibby88]

so I went ahead and got a Henry 45-70 any suggestions for ammo. Preferably some that's available? Mainly spot and stalk N. GA mountains

My advice: get the heaviest bullet that throws an MOA group. Something that can push through brush. Every bear, and most mountain deer I’ve shot with a .308 has been through cover, and several animals had pre-impact expansion entry wounds. My bullets hit twigs, leaves, expanded/flattened some, then hit the bear or deer. Now it absolutely flays them open, but I would rather have a solid hit and good penetration. Go heavy, especially if you hunt the thick stuff.

 

[furtaker]

I miss my 45-70.

If it were me I'd probably just hunt with the old factory Remington 405gr SP if it shot well in my rifle. Or maybe a moderate pressure handload with a good 350 or 400gr bullet.

 

[Gator89]

I'm looking at the HSM 430gr should put a hammer on them bears and hogs too!

Save those for your trip to Kodiak Island.

 

[Bobby Bigtime]

The 45-70 is a good choice. You will get by just fine with the lighter bullets and if your gun likes the cheaper stuff from the big three it's even better. Chances are your marksmanship will be better as well as they kick a bit less.

 

[Danuwoa]

My advice: get the heaviest bullet that throws an MOA group. Something that can push through brush. Every bear, and most mountain deer I’ve shot with a .308 has been through cover, and several animals had pre-impact expansion entry wounds. My bullets hit twigs, leaves, expanded/flattened some, then hit the bear or deer. Now it absolutely flays them open, but I would rather have a solid hit and good penetration. Go heavy, especially if you hunt the thick stuff.

Nobody ever needs to shoot at anything in the bushes regardless of what they hunt with for a lot of different reasons.