Thx JB , Thx to all

I guess I expected more recoil from the 300 gr loading , and with that felt it was too tame , the rifle is a joy to shoot , accuracy is tennis ball groups offhand at 50 yards , it just points and shoots natural . My mind just told me it should kick!

The federal trophy bonded bear claw is a favorite bullet in my 35 Whelan and I expect it will perform well in the 45-70.

Will take the advice , relax and enjoy the hunt , will post after .

Thx again