Barnes Pioneer 45-70 Gov 300gr Bullets - 20 Round Box

The Barnes Pioneer 45-70 Government 300 grain bullets deliver exceptional expansion and weight retention for serious hunting applications. These solid copper projectiles provide deep penetration on large game while maintaining structural integrity through bone and heavy muscle tissue.

What Makes This Different

Barnes Pioneer bullets feature a solid copper construction that eliminates lead entirely, making them compliant with lead-free hunting regulations. The hollow point design creates four razor-sharp petals that expand reliably at velocities as low as 1,800 fps. Unlike traditional lead-core bullets that can fragment and lose mass, Pioneer bullets typically retain 99% of their original weight while creating devastating wound channels.

Key Features

• Solid copper construction ensures 99% weight retention and deep penetration
• Hollow point design expands into four cutting petals for maximum tissue damage
• Lead-free composition meets all hunting regulations and environmental standards
• 300 grain weight provides excellent sectional density for 45-70 Government cartridges
• Reliable expansion at velocities down to 1,800 fps for versatile load development
• Precision manufacturing maintains consistent accuracy and ballistic performance
• Compatible with standard 45-70 Gov rifles including lever actions and single shots

Field performance demonstrates the Pioneer's effectiveness on elk, moose, bear, and other large North American game. The controlled expansion creates wide wound channels while the retained weight ensures adequate penetration even on quartering shots. These bullets perform consistently in temperatures from sub-zero hunting conditions to hot summer ranges, maintaining their expansion characteristics across a wide velocity range.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 45-70 Government (.458 diameter)
• Weight: 300 grains
• Construction: Solid copper hollow point
• Minimum expansion velocity: 1,800 fps
• Typical weight retention: 99%
• Quantity: 20 bullets per box
• Manufacturer: Barnes Bullets
• Model: Pioneer 32139

Barnes Pioneer bullets represent proven terminal performance backed by decades of copper bullet development. The lead-free design addresses modern hunting requirements while delivering the knockdown power demanded by 45-70 Government shooters.