.45-70 Government Ammunition

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      Federal 45-70 GOVT 300gr FN POWER-SHOK
      Federal 45-70 GOVT 300gr FN POWER-SHOK
      Federal
      $91.00 $85.00 Save $6.00
      Hornady Ammo 45-70 Govt 325 GR Lever Evolution
      Hornady Ammo 45-70 Govt 325 GR Lever Evolution
      Hornady
      $112.00 $97.00 Save $15.00
      Hornady 45-70 GOVT 410gr SUB-X
      Hornady 45-70 GOVT 410gr SUB-X
      Hornady
      $106.00 $96.00 Save $10.00
      Barnes Harvest Ammo SPH 45-70 Govt 300 gr (20 per box) - Barnes
      Barnes Harvest Ammo SPH 45-70 Govt 300 gr (20 per box)
      Barnes
      $182.58
      Winchester Super X 45-70 Gov 300gr JHP
      Winchester Super X 45-70 Gov 300gr JHP
      Winchester Super X 45-70 Gov 300gr JHP (20rnd)
      Winchester
      $85.95
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Winchester Dual Bond 45-70Gov 375gr JHP
      Winchester Dual Bond 45-70Gov 375gr JHP (20rnd)
      Winchester
      $568.00 $104.00 Save $464.00

      Buying .45-70 Government Ammunition in Australia

      Magnum Sports lists 18 loads of .45-70 Government, and 14 are available today. Hornady, Barnes, Federal and Remington lead the range, with Winchester, Sellier & Bellot and Nosler also listed. The .45-70 dates from the black-powder era and is now chambered mainly in lever-action and single-shot rifles; in Australia it is a heavy-bullet, short-range cartridge for pigs, deer and buffalo in thick country.

      Under NSW rules a dealer can only sell .45-70 ammunition to a holder of a licence or permit for a firearm of that calibre, and Magnum Sports sights the licence at the counter. Ammunition is never posted or couriered: every order is collected from the Roseville Chase store. You can order online to have it held for you.

      The least expensive load available is Federal Power-Shok 300gr FN at $85, close to Winchester Super X 300gr JHP at $86. A typical box costs about $111. Copper and premium loads reach $183 for Barnes Harvest SPH 300gr.

      • Prices$81–$183 per box; about $111 typical.
      • Availability14 of the 18 listed loads can be ordered today for pick-up; 4 are special order, so enquire with the store.
      • DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689

      Remington lists both a Full Pressure and a Reduced Pressure 405gr Core-Lokt: the reduced load is the safer choice for older or lighter actions, and full-pressure loads should only go in rifles the maker rates for them. For pigs and deer, Federal Power-Shok, Remington 300gr SJHP and Hornady LEVERevolution 325gr are good all-rounders. For buffalo and big boars, heavier or tougher bullets such as Sellier & Bellot 405gr SP, Federal Hammer Down or Barnes TSX FN penetrate deeper. Hornady Sub-X 410gr is a subsonic option.

      Common questions

      Do I need a licence to buy .45-70 ammunition?
      Yes. You need a licence or permit for a .45-70 firearm, and we sight it at the counter.
      Is .45-70 good for buffalo?
      With heavy, tough bullets at close range it is used on buffalo and scrub bulls. Choose a load such as Barnes TSX FN or Sellier & Bellot 405gr SP and check it suits your rifle's pressure rating.
      Which .45-70 loads are in stock?
      14 are available today from Hornady, Federal, Remington, Barnes, Winchester and Sellier & Bellot.
      Can .45-70 ammo be sent to me?
      No. All ammunition is collection only from Magnum Sports at Roseville Chase. Order online and we will put it aside.

      Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed October 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.