Nailed it, fishdog.
When are the 45/70 guys going to quit trying to make it something it isn't? It is an all time great and useful cartridge for sure, and I have had a couple. BUT it is not the equal of the true big game / DGR african proven rounds. It just isn't. Love it and use it for what it is and be happy.
Will do -
of course, "use" is a concept few guns in fire hands ever get to endure; its what sets them apart from fire keyboards.
This is what a used gun looks like -