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Henry .45-70 vs a steel plate
The .45-70 Government is a classic big-bore cartridge that has been around since 1873, and it hits steel with plenty of authority. A Henry lever-action in .45-70 is a fun, powerful rifle for the range and a capable hunting gun at close and medium distances. Watch the video above to see how it handles a steel plate.
Shooting steel safely
- Use proper steel targets: only shoot targets rated for your cartridge and bullet type. See steel targets and Infinity Targets.
- Mind the distance: shoot from the distance the target maker recommends so fragments do not come back at you.
- Wear eye and ear protection: big-bore recoil and blast are no joke. Use ShellShock electronic hearing protection.
Gear
Find .45-70 ammo at Natchez, and get cleaning supplies at Brownells. For more hunting and shooting gear, visit Sportsman’s Warehouse.
Where to buy the gear mentioned in this post
- Shop Infinity Targets
- Shop ShellShock electronic hearing protection
- Shop ammo and hunting gear at Natchez
- Shop parts, tools and cleaning gear at Brownells
- Shop Sportsman’s Warehouse
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