HRNDY 45-70 GOVT 410 GR SUB-X 20/200

Description

Hornady’s Subsonic line in .45-70 Government is built for hunters and suppressor users who need reliable terminal performance without crossing the sound barrier. At 410 grains, the Sub-X bullet is heavy enough to retain momentum and drive deep at the reduced velocities this load is designed around — a meaningful trade-off, since slower bullets that don’t expand predictably defeat the purpose of hunting ammunition. Hornady addresses that directly with the Sub-X’s construction: a lead core seated in a gilding metal jacket with long longitudinal grooves that initiate and guide petal formation even when impact velocity is well below what standard expanding bullets require to open consistently.

The hollowpoint cavity houses Hornady’s Flex Tip insert, which prevents the cavity from plugging on impact with hide, clothing, or other barrier material — a common failure mode for hollow points at subsonic speeds where hydraulic pressure is reduced. The flat profile of the insert also contributes to a more consistent ballistic coefficient at the lower velocities this round operates at. Brass cases are boxer-primed and reloadable, which matters to handloaders who want to work with a cartridge already optimized for subsonic pressure curves. Muzzle velocity runs 1,075 fps, producing 1,052 ft-lbs at the muzzle — enough energy for medium to large game at appropriate distances. Each box contains 20 rounds.