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Offline JasonG

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45-70???
« on: March 09, 2013, 11:54:29 AM »
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

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Re: 45-70???
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2013, 11:59:00 AM »
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.  :chuckle:

I have no concern for whether it is a sufficient cartridge at the ranges I would be hunting.
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Re: 45-70???
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2013, 06:26:01 PM »
Excellent gun....i wish i never got rid of mine
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Re: 45-70???
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2013, 06:28:07 PM »
Hunted with mine this year. 

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Re: 45-70???
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2013, 06:35:33 PM »
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!  :tup:
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Re: 45-70???
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2013, 06:58:00 PM »
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. 

 


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