Barnes Originals .45/70 .458" 400gr FNSP Bullets
Classic Barnes Originals for .45/70 rifles. Pure copper/lead construction expands reliably on impact while retaining 70-90% weight. Trusted by hunters since 1939. 50-count box.
A Legendary Bullet for Serious Hunters
The Barnes Originals represent a cornerstone of American handloading history. Introduced in 1939, these bullets were the first custom projectiles available to American reloaders and quickly became the standard-bearer for hunters who demanded uncompromising performance.
Construction and Design
Each bullet is precision-formed by pressure-wrapping pure copper tubing around a pure lead core. This time-tested construction method creates a bullet of exceptional reliability and consistent performance.
Proven Performance
Barnes Originals are engineered for hunters who cannot afford failure:
- Expansion: Typically expands to more than 200 percent of original diameter on impact
- Weight Retention: Maintains 70 to 90 percent of original weight through the target
- Reliability: Decades of field-proven performance in the hands of professional hunters
- Caliber: .45/70 Government
- Diameter: .458 inch
- Weight: 400 grains
- Quantity: 50 bullets per box
Why Choose Barnes Originals
When you're hunting dangerous game or taking long-range shots where performance matters, these bullets deliver the consistent, devastating results that have made them legendary among serious hunters for over eight decades.
