Greetings, I have a model 70 in 300 win mag, and a older Marlin 336 (30/30). I hunt the rather thick Eastern Washington slopes of the Cascade mountains. I know my .300 is plenty, and my 30-30 is marginal, but who out there has used a 45-70 for Elk. I am aware of the distance limitations. Buffalo Bore has some potent (flat nosed) Ammo, and the Hornady Lever revolution may extend the usable range and still have the knockdown needed. Maybe you can tell I have my sights on a new rifle (Henry).