SS : I did read your post and though most 99% of my reply was intended for RR . I stand by my comment in regard to your worth of the low end loads for the 45-70. you posted you agreeded with RR on his opinion of them. His comment was "couldn't penetrate a bear skull".
my intent and I'm certain you realize it was/is "that is pure hogwash". Even the lowly 22 owns the pizzaz to do that.
and yes i've been capie hunting not once but 6 times. In all of those trips where I harvested over a dozen capes . i have not met a PH that would "trust" anyone's shooting prowness on dangerous game. rather they put their client as close as possible, usually in realm of the buff a long shot is 40 yds.