45-70???

[JasonG]

Does anybody hunt elk with a 45-70 out there? Just curious I have been thinking about getting one for a while now. Thanks Jason

[arees]

I hunt elk with my 45-70 from time to time.  I use it for brushy situation where I know I am not going to get a long shot.  Now I just need to shoot an elk with it. 

I have no concern for whether it is a sufficient cartridge at the ranges I would be hunting.

[deerhunter_98520]

Excellent gun....i wish i never got rid of mine

[waterdoctor]

Hunted with mine this year. 

[Heredoggydoggy]

It's one of the most popular black powder cartridges ever.  Outlived the modern versions like the 444 Marlin, and still going strong!  Deer, Bear, Elk, Buffalo--I wouldn't be afraid to take any of them with it! 

[jrebel]

If you buy / use the right gun it is a 300 yard gun all day long.  Don't buy the guide model if you want extended range capability.