45/70 Gov't Ammunition for Hogs

[BigSwad]

Okay with the new 45/70 I have, I was wondering what loads everyone that had one used for hogs? I do some reloading, so that is a possiblity too, but would like to know what store bought ammo works well. Looking for something that doesnt kick awhole lot but has some good knockdown power.

 

[Rancho Loco]

If you're reloading, you have a ton of options.

Another place to look is Beartoothbullets.com for numerous hardcast bullets, and they have a link to loadswap to check out some recipes.

 

[larrysogla]

Those Remington, Winchester and Federal 45-70 loads in 350 to 405 grains in soft point but NOT HOLLOW POINT(it will expand instantly & will have poor penetration) should flatten 200-300 lb. wild boars easily within 100-150 yds. You will love the knockdown power of those .458 caliber slugs. They are awesome on hogs. Go get 'em Tiger!!!!!! God Bless. 'Nuff said.

 

[BigSwad]

I saw these and wondered if anybody has used them:

Federal Power-Shok Ammunition 45-70 Government 300 Grain Speer Hot-Cor Soft

Also looking at teh remington 405 grain corelokt

Shoot some of these and then start reloading...lol