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Offline brokenvet

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Re: 45-70
« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2025, 03:05:20 PM »
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.

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« Last Edit: March 26, 2025, 08:28:09 AM by brokenvet »
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Re: 45-70
« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2025, 07:57:04 AM »
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.

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Re: 45-70
« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2025, 10:06:40 AM »
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.   :bash: :bash: :bash:   :chuckle:

What loads were you using on the bear and deer?
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Re: 45-70
« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2025, 10:12:10 AM »
yep, hand loads and marlin XLR.. couple of them i run
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