Question about 45-70 Magnum loads

RichD · Jun 7, 2026

I have a box of Buffalo Bore 45-70 Magnum, 430 grain factory loads. Does anyong know if they are safe to shoot in a rifle stamped "45-70 Govt"? A friend is giving up big game hunting and asked me to sell some of his ammo. I don't want to steer a buyer wrong.

gregrn43 · Jun 7, 2026

They are as long as it has a modern action. Don't use them in the old trap door actions and such. Mine is a marlin, you can beef the old round up pretty good. Even more so if you have a ruger #1. I load 300gr noslers for mine. Grand old cartridge.

jcs271 · Jun 7, 2026

It will be fine in any MODERN rifle. As mentioned above, no trap doors or vintage single shots.

RichD · Jun 7, 2026

Thanks, guys. I've heard the Marlin 1895 levers can handle the magnums, but not trapdoors. You've confirmed it.

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