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Bill Daniel · December 16, 2018, 04:05 PM

I can’t argue with the recommendations about othe calibers but I took my first deer this year with my Henry 45-70. 150 yards, Hornady FTX 325 grain at 1830 fps. It took out both lungs and dropped the buck where he stood. It is a beast from the bench but not much different from a 12 gauge from field positions.
All the best,
Bill

December 16, 2018, 04:05 PM	#16
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	45-70 I can’t argue with the recommendations about othe calibers but I took my first deer this year with my Henry 45-70. 150 yards, Hornady FTX 325 grain at 1830 fps. It took out both lungs and dropped the buck where he stood. It is a beast from the bench but not much different from a 12 gauge from field positions. All the best, Bill __________________ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless. "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt 1903