SKU: A32139
UPC: 716876457069
MPN: 32139
The Barnes Pioneer 45/70 Government 300 grain TSX FN ammunition is purpose-built for hunters and sport shooters who demand precision and terminal performance from a classic lever-action or single-shot platform. Loaded with Barnes' proven Triple-Shock X (TSX) bullet technology, each box contains 20 rounds designed to deliver consistent accuracy and devastating stopping power on medium to large game. This ammunition represents a modern advancement in traditional big-bore ballistics, combining heritage cartridge reliability with contemporary bullet engineering.
The TSX all-copper hollow point construction ensures near 100% weight retention and deep, controlled expansion across a broad velocity range, eliminating fragmentation while maximizing energy transfer. The 300 grain bullet weight balances recoil management with the inherent velocity capabilities of the 45/70 Government case, producing downrange energy suitable for ethical hunting at practical distances. Barnes' manufacturing process yields extremely tight velocity spreads, which translates to superior accuracy for precision rifle applications and improved shot placement in the field.
Handloaders and ammunition manufacturers favor Barnes Pioneer components and loaded rounds for their consistency and performance reputation. This ammunition works reliably in modern reproductions, vintage Marlins, Winchesters, Sharps rifles, and single-shot rifles chambered in 45/70 Government. Each case of 10 boxes—totaling 200 rounds—provides ammunition for extended seasons, practice, or inventory for serious hunters who respect the cartridge's historical significance and proven hunting capability. Check local regulations before use, as some jurisdictions restrict copper ammunition in certain areas.
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