Federal HammerDown .45-70 Government 300gr Bonded SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Bonded SP
Federal HammerDown .45-70 Government 300gr Bonded SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Bonded SP
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 1850 fps | 2280 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 1787 fps | 2129 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 50 yds | 1727 fps | 1987 ft-lb | +0.7" |
| 75 yds | 1668 fps | 1854 ft-lb | +0.8" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 1611 fps | 1729 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 1555 fps | 1613 ft-lb | -1.6" |
| 150 yds | 1502 fps | 1503 ft-lb | -4.0" |
| 175 yds | 1450 fps | 1402 ft-lb | -7.5" |
| 200 yds | 1401 fps | 1307 ft-lb | -12.0" |
| 225 yds | 1353 fps | 1220 ft-lb | -17.5" |
| 250 yds | 1308 fps | 1141 ft-lb | -24.3" |
| 275 yds | 1266 fps | 1068 ft-lb | -32.3" |
| 300 yds | 1226 fps | 1002 ft-lb | -41.7" |
| 325 yds | 1190 fps | 943 ft-lb | -52.6" |
| 350 yds | 1156 fps | 891 ft-lb | -64.9" |
| 375 yds | 1125 fps | 844 ft-lb | -78.9" |
| 400 yds | 1097 fps | 803 ft-lb | -94.6" |
| 425 yds | 1072 fps | 766 ft-lb | -112.1" |
| 450 yds | 1049 fps | 734 ft-lb | -131.5" |
| 475 yds | 1028 fps | 705 ft-lb | -152.9" |
| 500 yds | 1009 fps | 678 ft-lb | -176.3" |
Product Overview
Federal designed the HammerDown line specifically for lever-action rifles. This 300gr bonded soft point leaves the muzzle at 1850 fps with 2280 ft-lbs of energy. The bonded core keeps the bullet together on angled shots through heavy bone, and the soft point nose feeds smoothly through tubular magazines.
The nickel-plated cases extract reliably and resist corrosion in damp conditions. Deer, elk, and black bear hunters who carry lever guns will find this load hits hard enough for clean kills while the bonded construction prevents bullet fragmentation on shoulder shots. It balances expansion and penetration well for mixed-size game hunting.
- Bonded core stays together through bone
- Soft point feeds smoothly in tubular magazines
- Nickel-plated cases resist corrosion
- Designed specifically for lever-action rifles
- 2280 ft-lbs handles deer through elk
- Premium price compared to standard loads
- 300gr may lack penetration on very large game
- .29 BC still drops noticeably past 150 yards
All Federal HammerDown .45-70 Government 300gr Bonded SP Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $63.00 | $18.43 | $81.43 | $4.07 |
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