45s_save_lives

You know how to start WW III

I am not going to get into the 45-70 argument
but I will query one of your comments.

"As for having a PH back you up, I see no difference in a PH backing
you up when you use a Marlin or a double 577 NE."

A 577 NE (and a 500 NE) slightly off from the brain will still stun the animal
enough even if is not a killing shot. I don't think the same could be said
with a 45-70 at the fps you are talking about - or even a .458.

The effect of ANY calibre.500" and over is significant - at the correct velocities.

500 Nitro

Edited by 500 Nitro

45s_save_lives
Regarding your comment"
"I am not sure how famialiar you are with bison but they are much larger and
tougher than buffalo,, african or asian. They weigh a hair over a ton, have a thick winter coat of
fur and a thick layer of fat. In the case of bulls they are also very mean and cantankerous."

Everything you say (exept the thick winter fur) applies 150% to the Water Buffalo Bulls
we have here in Australia.