I worked up some loads for the 405 grain 45-70 bullets, and found the sweet spot. These bullets out perform the factory rounds. At 50 yards with open sights (the 12" target is filled by the bead of the sight at 50 yards, very hard shot) I was able to pull off a 1" group! Wow.

I bought a package of 15 bullets to try. I wanted to compare .459 and .458 (which I had gotten elsewhere). It seems that the .459 that I bought from Badman, had a tighter grouping. I had read that .459 will perform better and they did. I will order 100 next time.

Also, the Customer Service from Badman was outstanding. There was a mixup at USPS, and Badman worked with me to get my order. .

I was shooting at 25 yards using 30 grains of IMR 4198.

these 405 grain RNFP bullets for my 45-70 govt are just like all cast bullets that I've bought from Badman Bullets, excellent in every way and a good looking bullet. Great workmanship! Very Pleased! MC

The War Department appointed General Terry to select a breech and best round in 1872. Four junior officers would experiment with .40,.42 and .45 caliber. On January 31, 1873 Lt.Prince would record that their board had reached a concensus that this bullet and case specification was superior to all other trial rounds submitted. This contemporary round exceeds those earlier accuracy standards. resource used Memoranda #15 report to congress !873. Also included in War Dept report to congress 1873

I really like the look of these bullets. They have a very nice form and are well lubed. The size is very accurate throughout the sample.

These bullets are good quality and shoot very well in my Marlin GG. I didn't give 5 stars because I don't know how they perform on a bear.

Casting fill is excellent. Bases are fully formed. Weight almost no variance. Lube doesn't fall out....virtually no leading.
AND....multiple shots make little mothballs! from 458 Zastava Mauser
Vendor is excellent!

So....almost no benefit to casting this yourself....

I loaded 50 of these up and we shot them from a H&R Handi-rifle, Shiloh Sharps, and a Remington Rolling Block. All grouped well, and worked with the 3 different powders we used. I have purchased again and will probably keep buying these.

These are very hard cast bullets. They don’t scratch very easy, and the red wax/coating in the rings is very clean and stays there. . When seating the bullets I did NOT have any led shaving or wax come off at all. That Has always been the worst thing with loading cast, but with Bad Man bullets I did not have a problem with shit getting everywhere. I’m sold on these 405g bad ass bullets, I will be buying more soon. Thanks y’all

I haven't gotten chance to shoot them yet but I was able to get them loaded up and ready to go.
The 405 gr 45-70 bullets look great and they weighed out great imo all fell within +/- 1.5 gr not that bad for cast bullets. Will let you know how they shoot asap.

working up loads for 1895 guide gun good luck so far

Excellant bullets these 45-70 Bullets. Better looking and loading then any other bullet I have loaded in cast. Plus my Marlin 1895G loves them too.

I just purchased some cast bullets and found them to be awesome..Well cased waxed and accurate..Thanks again and I will be back

These 45/70 405 GR looked fine but didn't shoot good, very bad grouping from my 1895, where my 300 cast shoot less than .50 at fifty yards the 405are at 2in group at the same yardage.

my first time reloading 45-70,your bullets work very well.will be ordering more soon.

OK, I'm new to reloading and I've ordered several .45-70 lead bullets to try from various manufacturers. I can say that these from Badman looked better (no missing lube, well formed, no rough edges), loaded easier and functioned as well as any i've been able to use. Admittedly I haven't loaded anything for accuracy yet, but I will be ordering more of these soon to do so.

Product looks good can't wait to load some will be buying more again

I purchased the bullets to try them out. I had purchased some from another dealer and they were all over the place when sized. I couldn't hit the side of a barn with them. Your bullets were all spot on. That made a huge difference when I started testing a Marlin 1895 I had purchased. I will purchase more of these bullets as needed. I would recommend them to any shooter who cares about his marksmanship. I'm also going to work up a hunting load once I get my cowboy shooting load made up. And I will use Badman bullets.

Good prices p

I ordered the sample pack of the 405 grain .45/70 cast bullets. I cannot rate them as they are as yet not loaded and thus not shot. However, I asked for some reloading info and Larry actually called me and walked me thru a number of loads that he's used. I couldn't even find another manufacturer that would sell in small trial quantities let alone call me on their dime and take the time to help me with load data. I will get these shot and if they are even close to the exceptional quality of their creator they will be miles ahead of the competition.
Sincerely, Clint Collick

Found Badman Bullets online so I gave them a try I am hooked on there bullets great price fast shipping and great support and help you with load data
Patrick is great to work with and his info helps alot
Thanks
John R

Well pleased with the results. These cast bullets are .459" diameter and a perfect match for my Sharps that slugged at .457". First time out with rifle and was shooting 2" group in no time. Have now ordered 100 more. They arrived sooner than I expected.

Just started shooting test loads. I am not happy with them yet, but these are shooting as well as any I have tried. I will definitely order more