I have to admit - having the .375 just whetted my appetite for a .45-70. So now I have both, plus a .30-30. Damnn rabbits...
The .45-70 did a nice job on a 6x6 bull elk at 213 lasered yards. The day before I took a mulie buck with it at 197. My hunting load is down 22" at 300 but prints softball-sized groups at that range. Talked to my son-in-law last night and think he is leaning .45-70. Would not be surprised (and more than a little jealous) if he chooses a Ruger #1 instead of a Marlin. A #1 is on my wish list.
