45-70, Deer & Bear ?

[Tim Whittaker]

I have looked over the various loads and I'm impressed with the power, Where I hunt, there aren't many shots over 75-100 yards. I would imagine that a 300 gr. HP @ 2200 fps. would do the trick. What do you think? Thanks in advance.....Whit

 

[Spectre]

What kind of deer or bear are we talking about? The typical 300 grn SJHP should work great on deer and black bear. (Penetrated Level II SBA, at least 6" of wood, and through other side of SBA from my 1895G at very close range.) I plan on taking at least one deer up at Spartacuses' place with it this year.

Griz/brownie/polar, I would want something along the lines of Garrett's excellent hard-cast,turbo-powered line, which are considerably heavier, as well. Good hunting!

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[BIGR]

Oh yes without a doubt it would do the job and knock any brush down that gets in its way.

 

[Shin-Tao]

Are their any bolt actions in .45-70?

 

[ojibweindian]

I believe that Gibbs has converted Lee-Enfields to handle the .45-70. Can't remember the web adress.

 

[Correia]

www.gibbsrifle.com

 

[Shin-Tao]

Wow. The Summit looks great. I could really get into a rifle like that.

 

[TAZ]

Anybody own a gibbs rifle?? I really like that Summit jobber. Wish they made the Quest Carbine in 308.

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