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Yooper · November 30, 2004, 11:34 AM

The 45-70 will kill deer just fine. The point is...?

Its use is not compulsory, anyone who disagrees with its use is under no obligation to use it.

It seems to me that the more cartridge options available, the more nitpicking we get into about suitability.

November 30, 2004, 11:34 AM	#18
Yooper Member Join Date: September 19, 2004 Location: U.P Michigan Posts: 16	The 45-70 will kill deer just fine. The point is...? Its use is not compulsory, anyone who disagrees with its use is under no obligation to use it. It seems to me that the more cartridge options available, the more nitpicking we get into about suitability.