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JPK
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Re: A New Old Caliber
02/05/06 02:51 AM

Here is a quote from one experienced member that says it all:

"The problem is that a 45-70 has anemic velocity when using a 500 grain bullet (1550 fps), which in turn leads to abysmal penetration. The 458 Win Mag with its original loads of 500 grain bullets going 1700 to 1900 fps would not reach an elephant's brain on a frontal shot. There is no reason to expect superior performance by dropping the velocity another 300 fps."

I tried to edit this post but somehow failed. I tried to add that a 45/70 Dr would be great fun to shoot and hunt with, just not DG.

JPK

Edited by JPK (02/05/06 03:47 AM)

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A New Old Caliber	MauserRifle	27/04/06 03:13 PM
Re: A New Old Caliber	bulldog563	27/04/06 07:53 PM
Re: A New Old Caliber	MauserRifle	28/04/06 06:58 AM
Re: A New Old Caliber	AkMike	27/04/06 03:52 PM
Re: A New Old Caliber	MauserRifle	28/04/06 07:35 AM
Re: A New Old Caliber	AkMike	28/04/06 08:32 AM
Re: A New Old Caliber	jscybercat	01/05/06 01:37 PM
Re: A New Old Caliber	NitroX	02/05/06 02:57 AM
Re: A New Old Caliber	JPK	02/05/06 02:51 AM
Re: A New Old Caliber	Taylor416	27/04/06 08:18 PM

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