The best luck I have had with anchoring a deer it to hit the front shoulders. The 45/70 is capable of breaking both front shoulder and possibly a few ribs when loaded with heavier bullets.
When hunting with my 357 magnum rifle I go for the heart/lungs... Honestly I do that with the 45/70 too but I have to admit I have been off a little before and taken out the shoulders. 
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Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull.
all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...
Last edited by Deja vu; December 4, 2011 at 11:31 PM.
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