Barnes Harvest Collection .45-70 Govt 300gr Sierra Pro-Hunter 20rd

The Barnes Harvest Collection 45-70 Govt 300gr Sierra Pro-Hunter is the modern hunter’s answer to a classic big-bore dilemma. For too long, 45-70 shooters have had to choose between underpowered "cowboy" loads that lack punch and overdriven rounds that simply fall apart on impact. This load finds the perfect high-performance middle ground. Purpose-built for the modern lever-gun, it delivers the "thump" you expect with the surgical precision and controlled expansion needed for a clean, ethical harvest on whitetail, hogs, and black bear.

The technical flaw in many big-bore rounds is a bullet that either "pancakes" too fast or acts like a solid FMJ. Barnes fixes this by pairing a specialized 300-grain Sierra Pro-Hunter Hollow Point (HP-FN) with a velocity-tuned propellant curve. Featuring a custom-tapered jacket, this bullet is "tuned" to expand reliably at speeds as low as 1,300 fps while staying rock-solid at its 1,895 fps muzzle velocity. You get the devastating initial expansion Sierra is famous for, without the unpredictable fragmentation of generic soft-point bullets.

In the brush, success is measured by reliability and a flat trajectory. Traveling faster than traditional heavy-weight loads, this 300-grain projectile reaches out further with less "rainbow" drop, making shot placement in dense cover much easier. The precision flat-nose geometry isn't just for impact—it's engineered for 100% safe stacking and flawless feeding in tubular magazines like the Marlin 1895 or Henry Side Gate. It’s a fast-shooting, hard-hitting system that removes the guesswork from big-bore hunting, giving you total authority when the trophy of a lifetime steps into view.

Features

• 300-Grain Sierra Pro-Hunter (HP-FN): A high-performance hollow-point flat-nose design that balances rapid expansion with deep, vital-reaching penetration.
• Velocity-Tuned Performance: Engineered to stay structurally sound at ~1,895 fps while still initiating expansion at lower, long-range impact speeds.
• Flatter Shooting Trajectory: Faster and lighter than traditional 405gr loads, providing a tighter point-of-impact and improved accuracy in thick timber.
• Lever-Action Optimized: Precision flat-nose geometry ensures 100% safe stacking in tubular magazines and jam-free cycling in the heat of the moment.

Technical Specifications

• Ballistics: .45-70 Government | ~1,895 fps | ~2,392 ft-lbs (Muzzle)
• Projectile: 300 Grain | Sierra Pro-Hunter HP-FN | Jacketed Lead Core
• Cycling: Premium Brass | Boxer Primed | Lever-Action / Single-Shot / Revolver
• Logistics: 20 Rounds per Box | Commercial Cardboard | Harvest Collection
• Dimensions: 5.9" x 2.8" x 1.4" | Approx. 1.15 lbs | 32479
• Application: Whitetail Hunting | Black Bear & Hogs | Thin-Skinned Game
• Country of Origin: USA

When consistency in terminal performance matters, this is the .45-70 load that removes uncertainty from the equation. Get proven expansion, reliable feeding, and modern ballistic performance—available now from SMKW, your trusted source for professional-grade ammunition.