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Cartridge comparison

.45-70 Government vs .45-90 Sharps

.45-70 Government and .45-90 Sharps are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.45-70 Government.45-90 Sharps
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18731877
Bullet diameter0.458″0.458″
Case length2.1051″2.4″
Max pressure28,000 psi22,000 psi
Recoil25–70 ft·lb12–18 ft·lb
Effective range200 yd500 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .45-70 Government and .45-90 Sharps trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare