Hi Jaden and welcome. Two rounds that come to mind are the Hornady Leverevolution 45-70 Government 325 Grain Flex Tip and the Nosler Whitetail Country Rifle Ammo: budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/23906/hornady+leverevolution+45-70+government+325+grain+flex+tip+20rd+box --------------------------------------------------------------- budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/730009717/nosler+whitetail+country+rifle+ammo+45-70+govt+300+gr.+sw+20+rd. ----------- Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!

For hunting with a Rossi R95 lever-action in .45-70, Hornady LEVERevolution 325-grain FTX is a popular and effective choice due to its consistent performance and expansion. For larger game like bear, Barnes VOR-TX 300-grain TSX FN is a solid option due to its penetration and controlled expansion. For self-defense, while .45-70 isn't the most common choice, the Hornady LEVERevolution or other rounds with good expansion and penetration would be suitable for close-range encounters.
Hunting:
Hornady LEVERevolution:
This round is widely recommended for lever-action rifles due to its polymer tip that improves ballistic performance and expansion upon impact. The 325-grain FTX bullet is a good balance of weight and velocity for deer and similar-sized game.
Barnes VOR-TX 300-grain TSX FN:
For larger game like bear, this monolithic solid bullet offers deep penetration and reliable expansion, making it a good choice for hunting larger, tougher animals.
Other Options:
Other good hunting loads include those with bonded bullets (like Nosler Accubond or Hornady Interbond) which offer good expansion and weight retention.
Self-Defense:
While not a primary self-defense cartridge, the .45-70 can be effective with the right ammunition choice for close-range encounters.
The Hornady LEVERevolution or other rounds with good expansion and penetration would be suitable for self-defense purposes.
Consider the 325-grain FTX or a similar load with a controlled expansion bullet for close-range.

Hi Jaden, Hornady FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) bullets that are SAFE in your tubular magazine.
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Stay safe & have a great day!