45-70 for Whitetail deer
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inGobwetrust
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YES! A deer can't be too dead and 45-70 doesn't shatter on impact and ruin loads of meat.
Doc Hudson
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The only time anyone is overgunned is when the gun is pointing in my direction. 
.45-70 is a mighty fine deer cartridge and will hammer hogs most effectively.
Get the Guide Gun, they are beaucoup fun.
Doc Hudson
.45-70 is a mighty fine deer cartridge and will hammer hogs most effectively.
Get the Guide Gun, they are beaucoup fun.
Doc Hudson
I really enjoy the NEF handi-rifle in .45-70 for swamp and brush hunting. Where I hunt whitetail the longest shot I'd have is 60 yds. or so and the .45 is great at that range.
To change the subject slightly, does anyone know about a rifle called (I think) the Wesley-Richardson or something like that? They supposedly make a break open single shot like the NEFs and H&R 1871s except they wear a 30-32" barrel and are drilled and tapped for a tang sight. Like a poor man's Sharps. If you have a telephone number or URL for this manufacturer, will you please post it here? Thanks.
Viejo
To change the subject slightly, does anyone know about a rifle called (I think) the Wesley-Richardson or something like that? They supposedly make a break open single shot like the NEFs and H&R 1871s except they wear a 30-32" barrel and are drilled and tapped for a tang sight. Like a poor man's Sharps. If you have a telephone number or URL for this manufacturer, will you please post it here? Thanks.
Viejo
Doc Hudson
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Viejo,
Viejo,
El rifle que usted está hablando es el rifle de la obra clásica del búfalo de Wesson y de Harrington. Es fabricado por los armas de fuego 1871 de NEF/H&R. Los rifles están disponibles en el 45-70 Gov't, y el triunfo del 38-55.
Un amigo funciona a un grupo llamado la Sociedad de los Tiradores Clásicos del Búfalo, pero no puedo encontrar el URL en mi lista preferida, uso justo un Search Engine de encontrarlo. Usted encontrará muchos de Info en los rifles de Wesson y de Harrington.
Respetos, Doc Hudson, otro viejo
Viejo,
El rifle que usted está hablando es el rifle de la obra clásica del búfalo de Wesson y de Harrington. Es fabricado por los armas de fuego 1871 de NEF/H&R. Los rifles están disponibles en el 45-70 Gov't, y el triunfo del 38-55.
Un amigo funciona a un grupo llamado la Sociedad de los Tiradores Clásicos del Búfalo, pero no puedo encontrar el URL en mi lista preferida, uso justo un Search Engine de encontrarlo. Usted encontrará muchos de Info en los rifles de Wesson y de Harrington.
Respetos, Doc Hudson, otro viejo
This lazy gringo will give you a quick link to the Wesson & Harrington.
http://buffaloclassic.tripod.com/
http://buffaloclassic.tripod.com/
Nevada Fitch
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The 45/70 will do a good job on deer. I like the 300grain factory hollowpoints for deer. I would go with a heavier bullet for bigger game.
Spartacus bought an 1895G for me. (Yeah, I know. ) I used it on a small deer at about 55 yards.
That .45 caliber 300 grain Georgia Arms HP went through both shoulders, high on the entrance side, and a little lower through the exit. Instant kill. I classify the effect as "dramatic, but not excessive", and have decided to name my Guide Gun "One-timer", 'cuz I don't think I'll ever have to shoot them twice, if I get in a decent shot. Now, if I can just get a decent shot at those wild hogs next year...
) I used it on a small deer at about 55 yards.That .45 caliber 300 grain Georgia Arms HP went through both shoulders, high on the entrance side, and a little lower through the exit. Instant kill. I classify the effect as "dramatic, but not excessive", and have decided to name my Guide Gun "One-timer", 'cuz I don't think I'll ever have to shoot them twice, if I get in a decent shot. Now, if I can just get a decent shot at those wild hogs next year...