Underwood Ammo Hard Cast Black Cherry .45-70 Govt.

A: Underwood is high performance ammo. I wouldn't.

A: Hi Larry and welcome. Please do not use this as it is High Performance (loaded Hot) and is Muzzle Velocity: 1550 fps & Muzzle Energy: 2294 ft/lbs out of a handgun and would be loaded too hot for your 1870's trap door rifle. Cheers and stay safe!

A: Here's what you'd want to use. 45-70 Government 405 grain RNFP This load was developed with the 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield in mind, but is a great option for any rifle (or revolver) chambered in 45/70. These projectiles are cast from a softer alloy that is ideal for the lower pressure and velocity of a proper Trapdoor load.

A: Hi Jonathon, Bud's picture is not accurate. Everything you need to know about this ammo is here >>> https://underwoodammo.com/45-70-government-430gr-long-flat-nose-gas-check-black-cherry-coated-hard-cast-hunting-ammo/ Stay safe & have a great day!

A: it is lead with a Hi Tek coating (no Copper) Underwood Ammo's hard cast featuring a new "Black Cherry" coating. Equipped with new enhancements from our previous Hi-Tek coating. Our "Black Cherry" coating is a polymer-based compound; its thermal stability allows it to handle more than any other coating today. The coating will protect against gas cutting with a high degree of wear and abrasion resistance. The "Black Cherry" coating prevents lead to bore contact, thus virtually eliminating lead fouling. Coatings special features: No plastic burning smell Thermally stable Resistant to weathering and chemical degradation Strong mechanical and tensile strength properties Self-lubricating Able to withstand high pressure conditions Able to withstand high heat conditions High degree of wear and abrasion resistance Reduced friction resistance Good flame retarding properties Coating prevents lead to bore contact thus virtually eliminating lead fouling Shoot higher velocities without lead foul