.45-70 500 Grain RN – Hi-Tek Coated – Sized to .459 (Coated Black)

Heavy. Smooth. Deadly Accurate.

When you need serious weight and deep penetration, this 500 grain Round Nose (RN) bullet gets it done. Sized to .459″ and Hi-Tek coated in ACME’s signature red, it’s designed for shooters running black powder cartridge rifles, trapdoors, or modern lever guns with generous groove diameters.

The classic round nose profile offers superb stability and smooth feeding—ideal for traditional hunting loads, long-range work, or subsonic suppressed setups.

Specs

• Bullet Style: RN

• Diameter: .459″

• Weight: 500 grains

• Overall Length: 1.245″ ± tolerance

• Brinell Hardness: 16

• Material: Certified 92-6-2 Lead Alloy

• Coating: Hi-Tek Supercoat (Black)

• Base: Plain

Why Choose ACME Bullets

• Sized for rifles with larger bores or black powder cartridge chambers

• Round nose design cycles smooth in single-shots and lever guns

• Hi-Tek coating keeps barrels clean and groups tight

• Legendary performance in a classic silhouette

Reloading Tips

• Great for BPCR Loads: Especially when paired with real black powder & BP lube or accurate subs

• Seat Deep with Firm Crimp: Keeps everything tight under recoil

• Favorite Powders: Accurate 5744, IMR 4198, Reloder 7, Swiss or Goex BP

• Check Rifle Fit: Perfect for bores that slug larger than .458″

• Subsonic Tested: Pairs well with suppressed single-shots for quiet, hard-hitting results

Load Data & Videos

Want to see how this heavyweight performs on paper and steel? Visit our YouTube channel for .45-70 reloading tests, powder comparisons, and tips on shooting heavy bullets.

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Traditional Shape. Modern Results.

This is the bullet for black powder cartridge fans, big game hunters, and precision shooters who want the best of both eras. Smooth, powerful, and always ACME accurate.