411: 458 Win Mag vs 45-70 Govt Cartridge Comparison

Here's how the mighty 458 Winchester Magnum stacks up against the venerable 45-70 Government cartridge, especially with regards to how both perform in Africa. In this episode, we discuss the history, design characteristics, and performance specs of each round. We'll also discuss the pros and cons of each one, a few stories involving hunting with the 45-70 and 458 Win Mag, and I'll also discuss the results of some of my investigations regarding tacking myths and misconceptions involving both rounds as well. Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true on a hunt in South Africa. We offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. We just opened bookings for 2027 and still have a few spots remaining for May, October, and November 2026. Visit bestsafarihunt.com or email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com to learn more. Make sure to state that you're a podcast listener and I'll give you a special bonus! Please hit that "

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411: 458 Win Mag vs 45-70 Govt Cartridge Comparison is an episode from Big Game Hunting Podcast: Rifles, Calibers & Muzzleloaders For Deer, Elk & African Game by John McAdams.

This episode is 01:28:59 long.

This episode was published on Feb 19, 2026.

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