Lindcott Armory Compare / .45-70 Government vs .450 Bushmaster
Cartridge comparison
.45-70 Government vs .450 Bushmaster
.450 Bushmaster is faster (2,300 vs 2,100 fps); .45-70 Government carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,900 ft·lb); .450 Bushmaster recoils less.
.45-70 Government →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450 Bushmaster →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45-70 Government | .450 Bushmaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1873 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 2.105″ | 1.7″ |
| Velocity | 1,330–2,100 fps | 2,100–2,300 fps |
| Energy | 1,600–3,000 ft·lb | 2,400–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 28,000 psi | 38,500 psi |
| Recoil | 25–70 ft·lb | 15–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45-70 Government faster than .450 Bushmaster?
- .450 Bushmaster is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .45-70 Government hit harder than .450 Bushmaster?
- .45-70 Government carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,900 ft·lb).