.45-70 405 Grain RNFP – Hi-Tek Coated

The Classic Load—Made Even Better

Our 405 grain Round Nose Flat Point (RNFP) is a true .45-70 workhorse. This is the bullet that built the legend, now cast with precision and coated in ACME’s red Hi-Tek Supercoat for modern performance. Sized to .458″, it feeds smoothly, hits hard, and runs clean—whether you’re ringing steel, hunting big game, or shooting black powder-era rifles.

Reliable, accurate, and historically proven—this is the go-to bullet for serious .45-70 shooters.

Specs

• Bullet Style: RNFP

• Diameter: .458″

• Weight: 405 grains

• Overall Length: 1.038″ ± tolerance

• Brinell Hardness: 16

• Material: Certified 92-6-2 Lead Alloy

• Coating: Hi-Tek Supercoat (Red)

• Base: Plain

Why Choose ACME Bullets

• Faithful to the original 1873 Government load—but cleaner and more accurate

• Hi-Tek coating dramatically reduces barrel leading and smoke

• Precision-sorted for consistent weight and uniformity

• Proven in lever actions, single-shots, and cowboy action matches

Reloading Tips

• Great for Subsonic: Runs beautifully in reduced or suppressed loads

• Crimp Recommendation: Use a medium to firm roll crimp for lever-gun feeding

• Ideal Powders: IMR 4198, Reloder 7, H322, and Accurate 5744

• Black Powder Friendly: This bullet seats deep enough for compressed BP loads with lube grooves sealed by the Hi-Tek coating

• Trim & Flare: Trim cases consistently and lightly flare before seating to avoid shaving the coating

Load Data & Videos

Want to see how this bullet performs across powder types and platforms? Check out our reloading videos on YouTube, featuring real-world chronograph results and accuracy tests.

ACME Bullets YouTube Channel

Built for Shooters Who Want the Real .45-70 Experience

Whether you’re chasing nostalgia, hunting thick-skinned game, or tuning your favorite lever-gun, this 405 grain RNFP is the classic performer with a modern edge.