I will be hunting this year in Oregon with a 45/70 and my Remington 1958 cap and ball most of the Deer and Elk hunting seasons. I also will have a Bear and Cougar tag. hope to take a Deer with the cap and ball revolver if the distance allows.I won't shoot it over 30 yds. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a bear or cougar with the 44 Remington if close enough.

No doubt the 45/70 is up to the task.:-)