45/70 GOVT..
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: west tenn
Posts: 415
45/70 GOVT..
I GOT ANOTHER BIG GUN LAST FALL IN 45/70 GOVT.FOR HUNTIN THE SWAMPS AND RIVER BOTTOMS UNDER 150 YDS ITS A POUNDER, MASSIVE BLOOD TRIALS,HUNTIN AROUND WATER YOU NEED TO PUT EM DOWN FAST DOES ANYONE ELSE HUNT DEER WITH THIS ONE..AND WHAT ROUNDS DO YOU USE.
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 3,224
RE: 45/70 GOVT..
Hornady make the Leverution ammo, but I think that's only if you use a lever-action. I think that all 45/70 Govs are either lever, or they're break actions.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MISSOURI
Posts: 1,157
RE: 45/70 GOVT..
I love that round to. It will make a great wound channel.But I have to tell ya the .450 has nothing on it , ammo selection makes alot of difference. I can load some pretty hot loads for for the mighty 45/70.
#10
RE: 45/70 GOVT..
The 2100 fps load with the 350 grain bullet is listed for the Ruger No. l. Its to hot for most 45-70's
I don't use the 45-70 much for deer although its certainly capable. I save it for the bigger than deer stuff. And long range Black Powder target shooting.
I don't use the 45-70 much for deer although its certainly capable. I save it for the bigger than deer stuff. And long range Black Powder target shooting.