Are you joking? There has beed a huge revival in the 45/70 thanks to the marlin lever action rifle and ruger #1. It's great for any big game save the dangerous ones. Although the marlin lever action is a favorite guide gun in alaska with appropriate ammo. The 45/70 is America's cartridge full of history and romance. It's the oldest cartridge in continuos production an is a fine way to get into Big Bore shooting.