The Ancient .45-70 Government is Quite Popular
The .45-70 Government was developed at the United States Army’s Springfield Armory for use in the Model 1873 rifle known as the “Trapdoor Springfield.” This cartridge replaced the .50-70 cartridge that had been in use since 1866. This new cartridge would be completely identified as the .45-70-405. The nomenclature at that time was based on these characteristics of the cartridge: .45: the caliber or diameter of the bullet 70: the weight of propellant (black Powder) charge in grains 405: the weight of the lead bullet in grains. The cartridge was later loaded with a 500-grain lead bullet that produced superior ballistics. The heavier bullet was capable of reaching beyond maximum of the .45-70-405. While the maximum effective range of the .45-70 on individual targets is limited to about 1,000 yards with either load, the heavier bullet was capable of producing lethal injuries of beyond 3,000 yards. The.
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Approximately 20 years ago, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the State Department of Agriculture were able to work out long-term leases for two additional Wildlife Management Areas in Randolph County.
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Well I finally got a chance to get out with Brandy my young pointer pup for a day of hunting grouse and woodcock in the Canaan Valley area.
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Due to unexpected complications, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources was late in getting out their annual mast survey report for 2008. I usually get mine in late September, but this year the DNR did not get them out until middle October.
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During World War II, the United States Army started altering cartridges by making them shorter. This would allow an infantryman to carry more ammunition than the standard 30-06 cartridge. The .300 Savage was utilized and was quickly rejected.
» Full StoryA Successful and Beautiful Week of
Squirrel season opened this past Saturday, and I was in the woods at daybreak. I noticed that nature is spreading a blanket of red, orange, purple and gold on the countryside. It really looks great against the dark blue autumn sky.
» Full StoryHunting & Fishing In WV Poll
What do you think lawmakers should do to tighten ATV laws?
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