.30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government
Part of our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.
The .30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government comparison pits two lever-action classics against each other. The .30-30 (150gr polymer tip at 2,390 fps) retains 1,352 ft-lbs at 100 yards, while the .45-70 (325gr FTX at 2,000 fps) delivers 2,050 ft-lbs at the same distance. Recoil differs substantially: the .30-30 produces 14.21 ft-lbs while the .45-70 thumps back at 36.29 ft-lbs. The .30-30 shoots flatter and kicks less, but the .45-70 hits harder on large game within 150 yards.
Ammunition Parameters
.30-30 Winchester Parameters (Reference Load)
.45-70 Government Parameters (Reference Load)
.30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government Ballistics Chart
Comparing bullet drop at various ranges between .30-30 Winchester and .45-70 Government.
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.30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government Energy Comparison
Comparing the muzzle energy and energy retention at various distances between .30-30 Winchester and .45-70 Government.
.30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government Recoil
Comparing recoil energy and impulse between .30-30 Winchester and .45-70 Government.
.30-30 Winchester Recoil (Reference Load)
.45-70 Government Recoil (Reference Load)
Notes:
- Recoil calculations based on bullet weight, velocity, powder charge, and firearm weight
- Recoil energy indicates the felt force when firing the weapon
- Recoil impulse represents momentum transfer during firing
- Actual felt recoil can vary based on grip, stance, and firearm design
.30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government Velocity
Velocity decay from muzzle to 500 yards for .30-30 Winchester and .45-70 Government.
.30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government Average Cost
Comparing cost per round and training affordability between .30-30 Winchester and .45-70 Government.
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