C Catfish25p2000 New member Jul 8, 2009 #21 Go with the .45-70. That is about the closest thing to shooting a deer with a slug. I doubt you will have to trail it very far, plus that is a cool round. I consider the .280 more of a 150yds+ rifle.
Go with the .45-70. That is about the closest thing to shooting a deer with a slug. I doubt you will have to trail it very far, plus that is a cool round. I consider the .280 more of a 150yds+ rifle.