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45-70 elk hunt - 250 SH or 300g Barnes TSX FN
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<blockquote data-quote="Dean2" data-source="post: 2910358" data-attributes="member: 26077"><p>First off, let me say I am a huge fan of the 45-70. I have shot a ton of stuff with that cartridge. However, if your Elk hunt will likely provide shots of 200 yards+ then I would be looking at something other than a 45-70. Taking light for calibre bullets and speeding them up to flatten the trajectory is kind of the antithesis of large bores. A 375 Ruger will serve you far better on 400 yard shots.</p><p></p><p>If your shots will be under 200 yards and most less than that, then it is hard to beat the 350 grain Hornady Round Nose for terminal performance. A leupold 1.5x5 scope with a B&C reticle will work great to 250 yards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dean2, post: 2910358, member: 26077"] First off, let me say I am a huge fan of the 45-70. I have shot a ton of stuff with that cartridge. However, if your Elk hunt will likely provide shots of 200 yards+ then I would be looking at something other than a 45-70. Taking light for calibre bullets and speeding them up to flatten the trajectory is kind of the antithesis of large bores. A 375 Ruger will serve you far better on 400 yard shots. If your shots will be under 200 yards and most less than that, then it is hard to beat the 350 grain Hornady Round Nose for terminal performance. A leupold 1.5x5 scope with a B&C reticle will work great to 250 yards. [/QUOTE]
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