Lindcott Armory Compare / .45-70 Government vs .450 Marlin
Cartridge comparison
.45-70 Government vs .450 Marlin
.450 Marlin is faster (2,225 vs 2,100 fps); .450 Marlin carries more energy (4,392 vs 3,000 ft·lb); .450 Marlin recoils less.
.45-70 Government →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450 Marlin →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45-70 Government | .450 Marlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1873 | 2000 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.105″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 1,330–2,100 fps | 2,000–2,225 fps |
| Energy | 1,600–3,000 ft·lb | 2,664–4,392 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 28,000 psi | 43,500 psi |
| Recoil | 25–70 ft·lb | 25–35 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45-70 Government faster than .450 Marlin?
- .450 Marlin is faster — up to 2,225 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .45-70 Government hit harder than .450 Marlin?
- .450 Marlin carries more muzzle energy (4,392 vs 3,000 ft·lb).