45-70 pointed bullet???

[con10der309]

 i was wondering if anyone knows of a pointed bullet to shoot from my 12" contender?i was looking at the barnes book and i noticed they have 2 bullets listed in the 458 diameter but they are listed as being for the 458 win.this is a barnes x bullet would this be safe to shoot from the 45-70?would i get enough expansion at the contender velocities? if this is not a viable option please throw any and all info you may have on this subject,and i most certainly will appreciate it.if no info on a viable pointed bullet what do you use in your contenders..ok fellas thanks in advance for any and all info you maty wish to share..jim.

[Redhawk1]

See if you can find the Barnes originals in 300 or 400 gr. they are the 45-70 SSP. The SSP's are made for the single shot pistols.  I have shot the 458 pointed bullets in my 45-70, but they were in my Ruger #1.

[Doc T]

     Try www.hawkbullets.com  I bought some spitzer bullets for my 444 Marlin. They have them in .458 as well.