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.45-70, which without a doubt is one of the poorest choices many people make here in Alaska.


Well,there are atleast two Master Guides in Alaska that disagree with you and one is Phil Shoemaker where as he has written that both he and his wife packs one fishing for Bears..

The other Jerry Jacques a Master Guide in Alaska and a Licensed Professional Hunter in Africa.

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The end result is that 9 year old Jason shot a beautiful 8' 7" Grizzly with your 45-70 ammo. From 45 yards the 540 gr. bullet struck the bear broadside in the left shoulder. Breaking the shoulder, going through the rib cage on both sides and breaking the right shoulder, then exiting the bear. This was a devastating blow to a tough animal. The bear made one jump when hit then collapsed dead 18 feet from where he was standing.


You can buy 3 if not 4 Marlin 45-70 to the price on this new .500 S&W levergun.

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