Winchester Super-X 45-70 Government Cowboy Action ammunition is a reduced-velocity load built for historic-style competition, target work, and high-volume shooting where manageable recoil and consistent performance matter. This load uses a 405-grain lead flat-nose bullet seated in brass cases and is offered in 20-round boxes. Published ballistics for this loading list a muzzle velocity of 1150 feet per second and muzzle energy of 1189 foot-pounds, producing a milder felt recoil compared with standard-power 45-70 loads.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .45-70 Government.
- The bullet weight is 405 grains.
- The bullet type is a lead flat-nose (LFN) projectile.
- The published muzzle velocity is 1150 fps.
- The published muzzle energy is 1189 ft·lbs.
- The rounds per box are 20.
- The boxes per case are 10.
- The case material is brass.
- This loading is listed as reloadable.
Designed to suit the needs of Cowboy Action competitors and shooters who favor traditional bullet profiles with reduced recoil, this Winchester Super-X load offers reliable function in compatible lever-action and single-shot firearms chambered for .45-70 Government. The 405-grain LFN and brass cases provide straightforward reloading potential and consistent feeding for range sessions and competition formats that call for period-appropriate performance.





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