Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government
Cartridge comparison
.30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government
.30-30 Winchester is faster (2,390 vs 2,100 fps); .45-70 Government carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,050 ft·lb); .30-30 Winchester recoils less.
.30-30 Winchester →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 ↗
| .30-30 Winchester | .45-70 Government | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1873 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.039″ | 2.105″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,390 fps | 1,330–2,100 fps |
| Energy | 1,900–2,050 ft·lb | 1,600–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 28,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 25–70 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .45-70 Government?
- .30-30 Winchester is faster — up to 2,390 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .45-70 Government?
- .45-70 Government carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,050 ft·lb).