not a gun writer but do have close to 60 years shooting and loading the wonderful 45/70.
best bullet i have found for Elk/moose/bear is the hornady gummie tip. have 11 elk, 3 moose and 2 bear all one shot and drop. your loads need to be worked up for your rifle.
next bullet i like is the old 405g cast hard. have shot them through both shoulders of an elk. i find myself without a 45/70 for the first time in close to 50 years. my wife says i act like a junkie in withdrawls. if she could only know how i feel
