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Questions & Answers
Are these safe for the BFR 45-70 Revolver?

Yes it certainly is.

by Too high, Verified Owner, February 10, 2025
Velocity of the 410 gr 45-70 Hornady Subsonic ? Expert Answer

The Hornady Subsonic .45-70 Government 410 Grain Subsonic eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 1,075 FPS, and muzzle energy of 1,052 ft/lbs.

by Ethan, Gear Expert, December 21, 2023
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Outstanding ammo by Edmund, February 8, 2024
THIS AMMO IS OUTSTAND. OPTICS GIVES THE PRICES THAT I HAVE NOT SEEN ON ANY OTHER COMPANY OR ON SALE
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Great ammo by Carlo Lopez, Verified Owner, July 19, 2025
Best price for 45-70 at optic planet. Good ammo and subs
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45-75 sub-x by Rick Od, Verified Owner, December 12, 2024
Love the low recoil and accuracy . The terminal ballistics out to 100 yards is amazing
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45-70 subx by Rick Od, Verified Owner, December 5, 2024
Very accurate and easy on the shoulder . Low recoil but drops those deer in there tracks
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works well in marlin trapper supressed by solo, Verified Owner, November 23, 2024
Shot them in sub 40 degree weather and every round was subsonic no hot rounds
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My go to hand gun ammunition by JAYSLATER, Verified Owner, November 5, 2024
Hornady Subsonic is accurate,powerful ammunition in my BFR revolver with light recoil.it is also accurate and hard hitting in my Henry lover gun at 100 yards
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Product Info for Hornady Subsonic .45-70 Government 410 Grain Subsonic eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

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Hornady Subsonic Ammunition - designed for accuracy and performance below the speed of sound - now comes in both rifle and handgun loads.

Subsonic Handgun utilizes tried-and-true XTP bullets that expand reliably at subsonic velocities. The Sub-X bullet used in Subsonic Rifle features a lead core. Long grooves in its gilding metal jacket combine with the bullet's flat profile and the patented Flex Tip insert within its hollowpoint cavity to help it expand reliably at low velocities.

Powders are selected for optimal performance and consistency from lot to lot.

Buy Hornady ammo to get bullets that are accurate, consistent, and always dependable.

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Specifications for Hornady Subsonic .45-70 Government 410 Grain Subsonic eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition:

Manufacturer: Hornady
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Bullet Type: Subsonic eXpanding (Sub-X)
Bullet Weight: 410 grain
Cartridge Case Material: Brass
Muzzle Velocity: 1075 ft/s
Application: Medium Game, Large Game
Package Type: Box
Primer Style: Centerfire
Sectional Density: 0.279
G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.285

Features of Hornady Subsonic .45-70 Government 410 Grain Subsonic eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition:

  • Proven Performance: Performance of 300 Blackout Subsonic meets or exceeds FBI Protocol terminal ballistic test requirements. The XTP bullet in Subsonic Handgun has built a world-class reputation for accuracy and stopping power.
  • Silent And Stealthy: Hornady Subsonic Ammunition doesn't have the loud report of a supersonic round, and paired with a suppressor, it's even quieter. Unique powders optimized for subsonic use result in a low flash signature, ideal for either suppressed or unsuppressed performance.
  • High-Quality Components: With high-quality cartridge cases and primers, Subsonic Ammunition offers the performance and accuracy shooters have come to expect from Hornady.

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  • Hornady Subsonic .45-70 Government 410 Grain Subsonic eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

Hornady Subsonic .45-70 Government 410 Grain Subsonic eXpanding Centerfire Rifle Ammunition Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Hornady Subsonic .45-70 Government 410 grain Subsonic eXpanding Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 20 Rounds, 82742 , MPN: 82742 , UPC: 090255827422 , Code: 0H-LAR-SSRA3-82742
  • Hornady Subsonic .45-70 Government 410 grain Subsonic eXpanding Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo , MPN: 82742-KIT1 , Code: 0H-LAR-SSRA3-82742-KIT1
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