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Originally Posted by scott1970
I've been a .45-70 junkie for several years now. Never hunted deer with one, but I've killed two nice hogs with the caliber. It anchored both right where they stood. I prefer my 405 gr. cast bullet over 38.5 gr. of IMR 4198, but Hornady's Leverevolution 325 gr. jacketed hollow point is superbly accurate if you choose shelf ammo. Just make sure to hit the vitals or you'll wreck lots of good meat. The Marlin Owner's forum has all the information on either caliber you'll ever want or need.
For kicks here are my three .45-70 rifles...
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IMHO---YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING LARGER THAN THE .30-30 WINCHESTER, FOR WHITETAIL DEER. THE HORNADY LEVEREVOLUTION, FACTORY AMMO, INCREASES THE RANGE, AND IMPROVES THE ACCURACY OF THIS LEGENDARY CALIBER.......
THE .45-70 IS A VERY VERSATILE CALIBER, AND IS CAPABLE OF KILLING ANY ANIMAL, ROAMING THE NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENT. ITS BEEN AROUND FOR A VERY LONG TIME. BRASS AND RELOADING INFO, FOR THIS CALIBER ARE READILY AVAILABLE. I WOULD OPT FOR A MARLIN GUIDE GUN, IN .45-70, OVER THE .444 MARLIN......