ALL stiff loads with good 400s in a Marlin .45-70 are dangerous for ANY big game in North America. And, it's worked on Cape buff as well, though I'd be inclined to use my Ruger No.1 in .45-70 IMP shooting 350 TSXs or 450 A-Frames at **** MV. wink

Bob

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