.45-70 Govt. CIP

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Caliber Description

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Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Rifle Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

279 - 517 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

79 Grains of Water / 42.4 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

1923 fps / 2579 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

2.105'' / 2.55''

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