I honestly can't think of a single time that I've known a 45/70 to be used on a deer in the last 20 years.t.
Originally Posted by tzone
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How often do you shoot? The 45-70 is a fun gun. But you're not going to sit down and put 100 rounds through it in an afternoon.
But I can guarantee you...there is no way in hell the 45-70 kills more deer annually than the .223. Maybe at one time, but not anymore.
Started with a light load yesterday. 350 grains 1600s, and I think you ladies could shoot it all day. Fill seems like a 30-06. Not some boogey man.
Reading loads in couple of manuals, and they talk about the renaissance the 45-70 has had. A few threads on here about 1895. I am sure people use 223, but in my part of the country, I don't know a single person below 6mm, and # of people using 45-70.
38 grains of Reloader 7, should be managable by you guys, if not you drop down 33. Starting load for antique trapdoor rifles.
So show me a deer you've shot or anyone you know, that was shot with a 45/70.
