The .45-70 is a good choice. I have a mossberg 695 bolt action that is a great slug gun, and I've shot out to 150. But the .45-70 would be my go to option. I will say this, for allot of Ohio's special draw hunts, the shotgun is still the only thing allowed. So if you have any plans of applying for those draws you may want to go with the shotgun. But for other days go with the .45-70