450 Bushmaster vs 45-70 Government Review & Comparison 

I'm a lever guy and love the history behind the 45/70 . And the fact it will drop anything on the North American continent is an added plus. I wouldn't give up my Marlin for nothing.

i have taken 6 bigfoots with the 450 bashmonster... it is absolutely my favorite squatch stomper

I like the breakdown using data and facts to make recommendations. In particular I like how you based recommendations based on use cases with a mix going one way or another. Very well done.

The Thumper concept was not for hunting. It was about short range combat engagements. It was supposed to be a team with thumpers and 1 soldier armed with a long range scoped bolt rifle. He lays it out in "To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth".

This was the most interesting history lesson on shells I’ve ever heard. Bravo. And thank you. I subscribed as a result !!!

Another EXCELLENT video! Thanks for all the great information.

I got a Mossberg Patriot .450 Bushmaster. Love it. Cheap gun, so I'm not banging a $1,200.00+ Henry/Marlin through the woods and elements. 250gr ftx Hornady Black/customs have been droppin the hammer on White tails.

Great video and thank you! I just need to look up pictures of these other cool rifles you were referencing. 👍👍

I have a couple of Spanish American War issue .45-70-500 Infantry cartridges. Always been a fan of the .45-70 and a hot load using 400 or 405 grain handloads in my 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine.

Great job on a very good comparison sir. Have took deer with both here in the mountains of Virginia

My preference is the 45-70 , it has always served me well PS. Thank you for the video it was very interesting and informative 👍👍👍👍👍

Who-Tee-Who sent me. Took 2 whitetail with the 45-70 Henry last year. Love it.

Mine is a Traditions 450 Bushmaster. I have been consistently striking 6 inch steel plates at 100 yards using Hornady American Whitetail 245 grain SP loads.

Thank you for this!!

I inherited a Winchester firing the 405 Winchester round . From everything I’ve found it was made for Teddy Rosevelt 3:28

Great video. Thank you

Great video! I’d consider a .450 bushmaster but I have had bad luck with straight walled cartridges in ARs.

Great video, very informative . Not ever planning on hunting water Buffalo.

I've got a 45-70 government made by Henary,& so far hogs & black bear,but I plan to take it with me as a back up for my 338 Lapua Magnum either one will take down a brown bear,so I love my 45-70& my 338 LM

illuminating. thank you..

Great info mate Luv my 450 for anything under 150metrea, drops anything in oz at close range , awesome for thick scrub work Cheers Rob in

Interesting, I was considering a lever action in 454 Cassul that for deer and pig. Mainly using hot loaded 45LC and carrying the cassul for bear protection. But then there is the 38-55

If you reload, both are incredible bear stompers! 450 bush - 225 grain ftx loaded to 2495 fps = 3109 ft energy but I would load a 300 grain 4570 to max 2,424 fps for 3900 ft pounds for use in bear country. Levers are more reliable than semi auto....but hell I have never shot a griz but have shot a black bear..

If you're 450 BUSHMASTER has a 20in barrel on it. it will shoot a 250 GR bullet 2300 FPS.

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Several FYI's: 1. I didn't know SAAMI had raised the MAP for 45-70 to 28,000 psi. I have the latest SAAMI specs using the piezo electric transducer method and you are correct. With that in mind anyone shooting a trapdoor Springfield or Remington Rolling Block had better read the box on whatever factory ammo they're shooting! Prior to that all the major manufacturers kept their 45-70 loads to not over around 24,000 psi. 2. There is published loading data strictly for Ruger Number and Siamese Mauser 45-70 that can push a 400 grain jacketed bullet to over 2000 fps. That comes close to 458 Win Mag and should be plenty good for elk, moose, etc out to somewhat past 200 yards if you know how to sight your rifle and can handle the recoil. Pressures are as high as 50,000 psi. The Ruger Number 1 is not really very heavy with its medium sporter barrel. I think those really heavy load 45-70's in that one would be somewhat punishing to shoot but I don't have any experience with it. Even with standard loads the 1895 Marlin will get your attention. I do have experience with the the early 1970's 1895 both with factory and low and mid power hand loads. I also have a custom Siamese Mauser with a 24" heavy barrel. Even with the extra weight the super heavy loads still DEFINITELY get your attention. 3: Over two years ago Iowa changed it's deer hunting regulations. Those truly straight walled cased cartridges like 45-70 and 444 Marlin are no longer required. They have a minimum 35 caliber through but not over 50 cal and minimum energy requirement for both rifles and hand gun. Using their metric, 35 Remington, 358 Winchester, 35 Whelen and several others are legal. They have a list but state that their published list is not complete. They do include 350 Legend and 450 Bushmaster on their list. If you want to use a 30-30 or other similar powered cartridge that does not meet the minimum (I believe .350 ) bullet diameter regardless of energy and case shape, you're still SOL. To further complicate matters they now allow 223 Remington in AR's in certain zones during certain portions of their deer seasons. Check the Iowa DNR website for details. I'm a former Iowa resident from days long ago when it was shotguns with slugs only so I keep track of their regs in case I go up there to hunt with my relatives. They grow some big, heavy corn fed deer. Other Midwest states like Indiana and Illinois are changing too. Happy hunting boys and girls! 😄

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I own a tiger no.1 450 bushmaster

All take the 444marlin

First yay lol

But why?🥺

I own a lot of guns and have shot a lot of guns. I choose the 65 Creedmoor. I call it the laser beam. Nothing can touch it I don't know what it is. But again it's not anything to be compared to these