.45-70 500 Grain RN – Hi-Tek Coated – Sized to .458

Traditional Profile. Modern Performance.

This 500 grain Round Nose (RN) bullet is built for smooth feeding, heavy hitting, and timeless accuracy. Sized to .458″ and coated with ACME’s signature red Hi-Tek Supercoat, it’s designed to run clean in trapdoors, lever guns, and single-shot rifles alike.

With its classic round nose shape, this bullet excels in traditional .45-70 loads and performs exceptionally in both subsonic and full-power applications.

Specs

• Bullet Style: RN

• Diameter: .458″

• Weight: 500 grains

• Overall Length: 1.245″ ± tolerance

• Brinell Hardness: 16

• Material: Certified 92-6-2 Lead Alloy

• Coating: Hi-Tek Supercoat (Red)

• Base: Plain

Why Choose ACME Bullets

• Classic round nose profile feeds smoothly in a wide range of rifles

• Hi-Tek coating minimizes leading and smoke—even in heavy loads

• Precision cast for consistent performance and clean ignition

• A top choice for black powder cartridge shooters and subsonic builds

Reloading Tips

• Ideal for Subsonic Loads: Excellent performance when running suppressed or reduced-velocity loads

• Use a Firm Roll Crimp: Prevents bullet movement under recoil

• Great Powder Matches: Try IMR 4198, Accurate 5744, H322, or Swiss/Goex for BP setups

• Keep It Stable: The round nose profile performs well in long barrels and maintains trajectory over distance

• Deep Seating: Essential in both black powder and modern smokeless loads

Load Data & Videos

Want to see this bullet in action? Check out our YouTube channel for .45-70 load data, powder comparisons, and performance testing with this 500 gr RN.

ACME Bullets YouTube Channel

Built for Big Bore Tradition

Whether you’re working up a black powder cartridge load or dialing in a hard-hitting subsonic round, this 500 gr RN gets the job done with old-school style and new-school precision.