Buffalo Bore 8B20 .45-70 Government 405gr Ammunition

Buffalo Bore 8B20 Lever Gun Strictly Business is .45-70 Government rifle ammunition loaded with a 405-grain semi-jacketed flat point bullet. The manufacturer states that this load generates substantially greater power and pressure than standard SAAMI-specification .45-70 ammunition and is not suitable for every .45-70 firearm. Use is limited to the firearm platforms identified in the manufacturer-provided product information, including specified modern Marlin 1895, Browning 1885 and 1886 copies, Rossi Rio Grande, New England Arms Handi Rifle, T/C Encore, modern-steel falling-block actions, post-1915 Winchester 1886 iterations, and Siamese Mauser bolt actions.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45-70 Government.
• The bullet weight is 405 grains.
• The bullet type is semi-jacketed flat point.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 2,000 fps.
• The listed muzzle energy is 3,597 ft-lbs.
• The cartridge case material is brass.
• Each box contains 20 rounds.
• Each case contains 12 boxes.
• The listed application is target shooting.

With its 405-grain semi-jacketed flat point projectile and stated high-pressure performance, this load is configured for shooters whose modern .45-70 platforms fall within the manufacturer’s specified compatibility list.