Muzzle Velocity
1,328
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,586
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.198
G1
Sectional Density
0.276
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,328fps1,586ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd1,111fps1,109ft-lbs04
200 yd983fps869ft-lbs-26.615
300 yd899fps727ft-lbs-89.131.5
400 yd833fps624ft-lbs-194.652.8
500 yd777fps543ft-lbs-350.378.8
600 yd727fps475ft-lbs-563.7109.4
700 yd682fps418ft-lbs-843.3144.9
800 yd641fps369ft-lbs-1198.2185.4
900 yd603fps327ft-lbs-1638.9231.3
1000 yd567fps289ft-lbs-2177.2282.9

Bullet Information

Bullet405gr Semi-Jacketed Soft Point
Diameter0.458" (11.6mm)
Construction—
BC (G1)0.198 G1
Sectional Density0.276

Load Information

Cartridge.45-70 Government
Product LineStandard Rifle
CategoryNot yet recorded
Test Barrel24"
SKUPP4570

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