Feb 3, 2026

US12540806 - .45-70 shotshell and method for making

A .45-70 shotshell is made using a .45-70 shotshell base and a .410 shotshell hull. The hull is received and retained in the shotshell base. The shotshell base may be formed from a .45-70 rifle cartridge.

Inventors: Robert A. Janeski
Filing date: 2023-10-30

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The patent describes a method for creating a .45-70 shotshell by using a .45-70 shotshell base combined with a .410 shotshell hull. This innovative design allows the .410 hull to be securely retained within the .45-70 base, enhancing versatility in ammunition types.

Claim 1

1 . A method for manufacturing a .45-70 shotshell comprising the steps of: (a) providing a .45-70 shotshell base; (b) inserting a .410 hull into the .45-70 shotshell base; and (c) retaining the inserted .410 hull in the .45-70 shot shell base. (a) providing a .45-70 shotshell base; (b) inserting a .410 hull into the .45-70 shotshell base; and (c) retaining the inserted .410 hull in the .45-70 shot shell base.

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