Lindcott Armory Compare / 11x59mm Gras vs .45-70 Government
Cartridge comparison
11x59mm Gras vs .45-70 Government
.45-70 Government is faster (2,100 vs 1,500 fps); .45-70 Government carries more energy (3,000 vs 1,929 ft·lb); 11x59mm Gras recoils less.
11x59mm Gras →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.45-70 Government →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 11x59mm Gras | .45-70 Government | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1874 | 1873 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.447″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.323″ | 2.105″ |
| Velocity | 1,430–1,500 fps | 1,330–2,100 fps |
| Energy | 1,752–1,929 ft·lb | 1,600–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 20,000 psi | 28,000 psi |
| Recoil | 14–18 ft·lb | 25–70 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is 11x59mm Gras faster than .45-70 Government?
- .45-70 Government is faster — up to 2,100 fps versus 1,500 fps.
- Does 11x59mm Gras hit harder than .45-70 Government?
- .45-70 Government carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 1,929 ft·lb).