The Modern 45-70 Cartridge

[oldfordjr]

The 45-70, at least in my estimation, has gotten a bad "rap" due to liabilities from modern cartridges ending up in older actions that will not take the pressures required to handle these higher performance cartridges. I see, from time to time, photo's and success stories on the 45-70 when employed in conjunction with various bullet manufacturers. With all the new data being released on companies such as: Buffalo Bore, Garrett, and Grizzly Cartridge Company, respectively. I am curious why Cabela's does not list the 45-70 as a good candidate for large and dangerous game. Any insight on this forum would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Joe

[watch4bear]

Poke around on the computer, there are at least 50 loads listed, tons of powder loads and bullets, very strong actions are marlin lever and ruger #1. I just bought a ruger #1 in 45-70 and am going to use it this year for brown bear here in alaska. Some of the loads are showing muzzle energy of 3800 pnds.

[farmer]

I bought a single shot from Harrington & Richardson chambered in 45-70. The company is owned by Marlin. Anyways its there Buffalo Classic comes with a 32 in. barrel and can shoot the modern 40,000 psi loads. Only cost $360 dollars and is excellent to shoot. The only two problems I have with it is the fact that it must be cleaned if you even take it out of the case or else it will rust and that it has a steel but plate. That plate is quickly going to be replaced by a recoil pad.