I quess if you think the 45-70 will not take big tough game then I quess it won't. Just because its already done it countless times don't
make it so. No way in hell did I recommend it for this task and never even hinted that is was the ideal weapon. It was done it is over and certainly anyone who goes there after the mighty black death can use anything they want if its legal. In this case the guy chose the 45-70, it was legal and it did the job. I have nothing further to say on the matter. Much to the delight of many of you.