EXPERIENCED PLEASE

[NewfieBullet]

I have been a reader of this site for quite a while and have just registered.
I would like for anyone with real life experience with the 45 70 (in a Marlin Lever Action with factory ammo) in regards to deer, moose ,elk and bear.

I have a Guide Stainless that I plan to use this fall.

I have seen many threads on many websites that talk about the 45 70, but no real experiences for the most part.

I know that some people love to hop in on a thread and say,

" My friend has a 45 70 and says it's fine,but I use the a 375 and it will drop whatever is out there. My suggestion is to get a 375 and load..................."

I am aware of other calibres and their power and range. I am just trying to find some"real" 45 70 hunting info. Tales, stories etc.

Thanks Guys

[Phil from Maine]

Sorry I can't help you out but wanted to say welcome to the forum.

[Buckshot]

Ive shot several deer with mine, really knocks them down, no problems, as for the bigger stuff, keep it inside 150 yards and youll have no problems. There was an article I read where they took one over to africa and shot cape buffalo with them, heck one shot went thru the shoulders of one buff and through the shoulders of another (if I remember correctly).A properly loaded45-70 is more than enough for anything that walks this continent.

[northernsask]

One of my bear hunters shot a nice blackie this spring at about 30 yards straight on, i found the bullet near his arse, the bullet completely penetrated a 350 pounder. As you can imagine he didn't move from where he was standing.

[NewfieBullet]

Sounds good ! I'm getting all exited !!!!

[txhunter58]

My business partner and 2 of his hunting buddies took 3 elk with 3 shots last year in Colorado with their open sight 45-70's. Don't remember what grain bullet they were using, but I will check.