45-70

[brokenvet]

Yup, did last year, but the opportunity to harvest and elk did not present itself.  Will try again this year. 

If you intend to use one, from what I have read on other forums written buy old timers who hunt with the 45-70.  They say, it is best to use the 405 grain lead or jacketed bullets moving at around 1350FPS rather than a 300 grain bullet moving at 2000FPS.  It is suppose to do less damage.

Ruger made Marlin 1895GBL

[zugbug]

I hunt elk with my 45-70. 
The area we hunt is so wooded that it doesn't make sense to carry anything with a scope.

[Cougartail]

I have a marlin XLR in 45/70 that has taken deer and bear.  Great rifle and a lot of fun to shoot.  One of my goals is to take a bruin with my 450 marlin....had a chance last year but messed it up....had the safety on when I dropped the hammer.       

What loads were you using on the bear and deer?

[birddogdad]

yep, hand loads and marlin XLR.. couple of them i run