.45-70 450 Grain RNFP – Hi-Tek Coated

Heavy, Hard-Hitting, and Surprisingly Smooth

Looking for a little extra mass behind your .45-70 loads? The 450 grain Round Nose Flat Point (RNFP) offers serious impact without jumping all the way to 500 grains. Sized to .458″ and coated with ACME’s red Hi-Tek Supercoat, this bullet delivers consistent weight retention, clean bore performance, and outstanding accuracy—whether you’re shooting steel, game, or long-range.

This is the sweet spot between control and crushing power.

Specs

• Bullet Style: RNFP

• Diameter: .458″

• Weight: 450 grains

• Overall Length: 1.150+/-

• Brinell Hardness: 16

• Material: Certified 92-6-2 Lead Alloy

• Coating: Hi-Tek Supercoat (Red)

• Base: Plain

Why Choose ACME Bullets

• More mass than the 405—but less punishing than the 500

• Sized and coated for clean shooting with minimal bore fouling

• Cast from certified 92-6-2 alloy for tight weight tolerances

• Perfect for hunting, long-range practice, and lever-action thumpers

Reloading Tips

• Great for Big Game Loads: This weight class is ideal for hunting with deep penetration

• Firm Roll Crimp: Keeps the heavy bullet from shifting under recoil

• Powder Options: Try IMR 4198, H322, and Accurate 5744 for clean, reliable ignition

• Check OAL: Use seating depth to tune for lever-action or single-shot function

• Moderate Velocities: This bullet excels in the 1,300–1,600 fps range

Load Data & Videos

We’re building out load data on this exact bullet. Until then, visit our YouTube channel for other .45-70 reloading content and updates on future videos.

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More Weight. Less Drama.

The 450 grain RNFP bridges the gap between the classic 405 and the powerhouse 500. It’s heavy enough to get the job done—and forgiving enough to shoot all day.