Know pun intended,but like me you went to the Accurate board and posted to people that don't understand your love for the 45-70.Since you posted your handle there on this board so we could see,here it is with concern from an old buddie.
Hello riflemen: For my long range shooting out to say 2 miles I would have to rely on my 45-70 with 500 grain hardcast and a tank full of blackpowder. Of course I would need to sight it in a bit high at 100 yards to get my holdover right. A rangefinder is of course vital. The 45-70 will take all currently existing animals out to 3 miles but I don't have the time to get my accuracy down at that range. Also, since two mile ranges are practical in many parts of Africa it leaves time for a second finishing shot should a rare one be needed. Though I am just a north American continent hunter I must rely on the U.S. Army test results for choosing this caliber for "long range" shooting. I'm not sure the newer calibers are designed for these ranges. Everyone else has mentioned taking a second rifle which would make me comfortable as well. However, I think only one Rifleman mentioned the wsm as an option. A progressive thinker I like and the round is designed after my personal favorite cartridge the 338-06AI built on the old pre war m70 winchester. Of course my 338-06 is a long action design so I give that one advantage to the WSM. I'm sure most of you folks will like my choices as you seem to engage the older cartridge designs. In review, the 45-70 for long range stuff and the 338-06AI for close in work. Lever and a bolt action will keep us all safe and successful. Don't take my word for it, (like you're going to) take care, good hunting, and boy do I wish I could just follow you around while you hunted Africa!!! I'll carry your rifles if you wish:) Hardley06, but better known as Bestlever-providing mindset orientation to better progressive thinking. It's a form of liberalism that is being doggedly shoved down so many throats. I still favor rugged individualism, a fast deteriorating concept. I chime in half serious always. It's a form of self defense but goods are there if you look. Thumb up or down riflemen, I'll go away if you wish!!! but then you won't hear the merits of lever stopper! What say you, run me out of Africa or let me learn where your thinking has gone wrong (no, no, no) just couldn't stop my fingers, or let me learn why you think as you do! Again, Good Luck
I don't understand why they don't lkike you?Jayco.
