Many a elephant had been killed with a .22lr, is it a DG rifle NO. A 45-70 can kill dangerous game no question about it. But if the paw paw hits the fan can it stand up against the challenge? If your backskin is on the line what rifle would you prefer to have available? I want the biggest DG stopper that I can handle at my side.

I know there is lots of argument about kinetic energy, but look at it differently, momentum is speed X mass, you can do your own calculations. You cannot stop a train at full speed with a VW Beetle, you need a tank at top speed.

Is that enough reason why we should not use a 45-70 for DG