45-70 and elk?

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10-07-2002 | 01:53 PM

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From: lebanon pa USA

45-70 and elk?

Anyone have a tried and true elk load for my marlin 1895SS 45-70?

10-07-2002 | 08:53 PM

rickt300

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RE: 45-70 and elk?

53 grains of 3031 and the 405 grain remington jacketed bullet. All you might ask of a 45-70 this load will do for you.

10-08-2002 | 11:23 AM

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RE: 45-70 and elk?

Nice Rick, thanks for the info.

10-08-2002 | 12:25 PM

eldeguello

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RE: 45-70 and elk?

rickT300 is right on with his recommendation. This is Elmer Keith's "classic" the .45/70, and it will kill ANYTHING on the North American continent, very handily, thank you!! The .45/70 can be loaded hotter than this, but there is no need to do so!!

Keep yore powder dry!!

10-08-2002 | 07:04 PM

propmahn

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RE: 45-70 and elk?

yes it will take anything on the continent, and might be only slightly light for only 2 animals in the entire world, of course those are the cape buffalo and the elephant, though it could probably take those as well, but it would be slightly light

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