| Product Type | Ammo |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Federal |
| Brand | Fusion |
| Condition | New |
| Bullet Weight | 300 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Bonded Soft Point |
| Ammo Casing | Brass |
| Quantity | 20 |
| Ammo Caliber | 45-70 |
| Manufacturer SKU | F4570FS1SUB |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Muzzle Velocity (fps) | 1000 |
| Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) | 666 |
| Attracts Magnet | No |
| UPC Barcode | 604544708523 |
| Cost Per Round | $2.05 per round |
This round is loaded with a bonded soft point – same piece of electrochemically fused-together piece of hardware showcased by Federal’s Fusion products. It’s rotationally stable and tough as a file, so it reliably keeps its aim until it can pierce deep inside the quarry. The bullet’s jacket leaves its tip fully nude, which is how it delivers broad mushrooming, even at low velocity.
And low velocity just so happens to be this round’s specialty. Despite weighing light at 300 grains, the bullet only makes its appearance at 1,000 fps muzzle velocity. That’s safely far away from sonic to guarantee optimal suppressor functionality, as well as generate perceptibly reduced recoil.
The 45-70 is known for having steep bullet drop. This round’s reduced power means its trajectory really starts sloping hard downrange. Here’s a glimpse of the 0.290 G1 BC projectile’s 200-yard velocity and downrange performance to illustrate:
0yds: 1,000 fps | 666 ft lbs | -1.5”
100yds: 937 fps | 585 ft lbs | 19.1”
200yds: 886 fps | 523 ft lbs | 0.1”
300yds: 842 fps | 472 ft lbs | -63.3”
400yds: 803 fps | 429 ft lbs | -175.7”
500yds: 767 fps | 392 ft lbs | -342.4”