Sellier & Bellot .45-70 Government 405gr SP Ammunition /20

Sellier & Bellot .45-70 Government 405gr SP Ammunition /20

Semi-Jacketed Soft Point bullet. A classic soft lead core bullet combining reliable expansion on a variety of game with exceptional accuracy and dependable performance.

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Sellier & Bellot
Caliber: 45-70 Government
Weight: 405gr
Type: SP
MPN: SB4570A
Rounds Per Box: 20

Ballistics:
Muzzle Velocity: 1,509 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2047 ft/lb

About the Manufacturer

Sellier & Bellot is a trusted global brand that has produced high-performance and dependable ammunition products to the shooting sports marketplace since 1825. With billions of rounds of small-caliber ammunition sold in more than 50 countries, you can be confident that an industry leader stands behind your purchase with the products and services you deserve. The innovation is clear. The workmanship is evident. The quality speaks for itself. Being good at what we do isn't arrogance when it's backed up with 187 years of proof and millions of satisfied customers worldwide.

Sellier & Bellot handgun ammunition is designed and field-tested to provide shooters and hunters with the widest selection of caliber offerings and the highest performance projectiles in the market today.

It is the goal of Sellier & Bellot and the CBC Group to provide our customers with the highest quality ammunition products and services. Quality and continuous improvement are the guiding principles for each and every employee.

• Engineering will provide timely, state-of-the-art, high quality ammunition solutions that meet our customer requirements.
• Manufacturing will ensure that product components are of high quality and that the final ammunition products manufactured meet or exceed specifications.
• Quality Assurance will objectively verify product interior, exterior and terminal ballistic quality to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Sales will be conducted with courtesy and integrity to ensure that the ammunition products and services we provide satisfy the customer's needs.
• Order Processing will provide prompt, responsive, and accurate delivery of ammunition products and billing information.
• Marketing will develop ammunition product requirements that reflect the needs of the market and a global customer base and will position our ammunition products in a professional manner.
• Customer Support will provide courteous, prompt, and accurate resolution of customer satisfaction.

All of these activities result in high quality products and services that establish a loyal and satisfied customer base consisting of military, law enforcement, hunting, self-defense and sport shooting enthusiasts. Our employees are committed to generating positive customer experiences that reflect the actual and perceived quality delivered by Sellier & Bellot and the CBC Group.

About the 45-70 Cartridge
The .45-70 rifle cartridge, also known as . 45-70 Government, was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873, which is known to collectors as the "Trapdoor Springfield". The new cartridge was a replacement for the stop-gap .50-70 Government cartridge which had been adopted in 1866, one year after the end of the American Civil War.

The new cartridge was completely identified as the .45-70-405, but was also referred to as the ".45 Government" cartridge in commercial catalogs. The nomenclature of the time was based on three properties of the cartridge:
.45: nominal diameter of bullet, measured in decimal inches, i.e., 0.458 inches (11.63 mm);
70: weight of black powder, measured in grains, i.e., 70 grains (4.56 g);
405: weight of lead bullet, measured in grains, i.e., 405 grains (26.2 g).

45-70 Cartridge Specifications
Parent case .50-90 Sharps
Case type Rimmed, tapered[1]
Bullet diameter .458 in (11.6 mm)
Neck diameter .480 in (12.2 mm)
Base diameter .505 in (12.8 mm)
Rim diameter .608 in (15.4 mm)
Rim thickness .070 in (1.8 mm)
Case length 2.105 in (53.5 mm)
Overall length 2.550 in (64.8 mm)
Rifling twist 1-20"
Primer type Large rifle