The 45-70 all the way. They are all good calbers however. I have a small herd of 45-70's.

Mossy33. I know what you mean. I can't imagine dragging the same old rifle out two days in a row for deer season. I Mean they need a rest too. And besides I can't let the wife see dust on a rifle, she might think that I don't need it. I thought I was bad when I harvested eight mule deer last fall and only used three different rifles. I have never shot one with a slug gun though. I have carried them for back-up in bear country but never hunted deer with one.


BC What did you get for a 45-70? I have had the Ruger, Marlin, Sharps and NEF's.