Cartridge Hall of Fame - 45-70 Government

Although originally developed for the Springfield Model 1873 rifle, it remains in use today. Join Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, as he examines this historic cartridge.

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• 45-70 Government
• Shooting
• MidwayUSA
• Larry Potterfield

[chieffy35]

even if you punched that man in the gut he'd still be smile and say 'thats the way it is'

[jack6565]

Mr Potterfield is without question... A boss.

[ryanfpowell1]

what do you do with all those dead animals

[smoothieking157]

@powerbagle go look up Hickok45's "Marlin Guide Gun 45-70" video

[powerbagle]

this round must hit like a ton of bricks

[blacksrt8300c]

@a92123 Factory loads are very shootable in the BFR, but handloads even at the low end of starting loads using hornady H110 are heavy, but a lot of fun.

[DimebagCFH4Life]

Can i drop a Bigfoot with this cartridge?

[fishingman210012]

I have an 45-70 H&R Handi-Rifle Single



[XxrushxX1]

which round is more accurate the 30-30 or 45-70

[MrMosinNagant1937]

i wish i was adopted and my real dad was larry potterfield

[dirkbikeman1001]

I got one of these in a derringer. Can't wait to go shoot it!

[mebeanonymousonytube]

Larry Potterfield vs. Hickok45 I like'm both.

Midway (Larry) good video, great caliber.