As the 20th century rolled in, the United States military was searching for a pistol cartridge that could deliver reliable stopping power on the battlefield. Enter John Moses Browning.

As the 20th century rolled in, the United States military was searching for a pistol cartridge that could deliver reliable stopping power on the battlefield. Enter John Moses Browning.
The .45-70 Government (45-70) cartridge is a piece of American firearms lore, a bridge between the black powder cartridge past and the smokeless powder present.
If you’re considering hunting with a lever-action rifle, the question is, what caliber do you choose? For your consideration, here are my top three choices for lever-action calibers for hunting.