.45-70 ranges
howdy guys. Im considering saving up my money to buy a lever-action rifle. I was considering the tradition deer cartridge, the 30-30, or maybe a 35 remmington, then I was thinking of the .45 colt. Then, while at Kittery, I was checking out a lever-action 45-70, and I thought, "well, maybe this would be the better choice" cause, sure I could get a 30-30, but its a short-range cartridge and you're pretty limited to what you can shoot, you can shoot anything with a .45-70. I could even hunt Moose or Caribou with it when Im lucky enough to go when I get a little older. Anyway, back to my question. up to what rangeis the.45-70 effective to make a kill shot on elk-sized game?? all inputs will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
-Travis-