444 marilin vs 45/70
#2
Spike
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 23
I understand that but what would yalls preference be? I say the 444 just because the ballistics are in favor there, But you can hot load a 45 just the same......but then theres weight involved , ect. Thats why im asking opinions on here.
Cheers!
chris
Cheers!
chris
#9
Spike
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 23
BTW I love your avatar Bigbulls!
I just cant decide which one of these to get. This came about from a friend of mine from when I was in the service, when we where in afghanland we talked about hunting a animal with 1 gun on everywhere possible, from whitetail here in the midwest to bear in alaska to elk to red stag, to buffalo to water buffalo ect. I say the 45/70 the more I think about it just because of the bullet it self. Does my logic sound right?
chris
I just cant decide which one of these to get. This came about from a friend of mine from when I was in the service, when we where in afghanland we talked about hunting a animal with 1 gun on everywhere possible, from whitetail here in the midwest to bear in alaska to elk to red stag, to buffalo to water buffalo ect. I say the 45/70 the more I think about it just because of the bullet it self. Does my logic sound right?
chris
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: central NY
Posts: 103
the right bullet in the right spot from either of these weapons will bring down a big tusker .but they both are under powered for capes and elephants,and most guides will talk you out of it before you get there. you can muster up 3200 lbs out of the 45/70 and around 3100 out of the 444.which is serious power though.