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19 January 2006, 02:04
bulletcaster
hunting with cast bullets
Hi from Germany.
I'm hunting for some time now with cast bullets in my 45/70 buffalo classic rifle. Until now I used smokeless powders with good results but now I got my hands on some Triple Seven FFG. Shooting that stuff is really fun but are these loads(60 grs. with a 450gr. slug )really enough to hunt with?
Until now I was used to some hotter loads.


happy hunting!
19 January 2006, 05:07
Paul H
What are you hunting?

There aren't many animals that will keep a 450 gr cast bullet inside of them, even when launched at BP velocities, which are pretty much on par with the 475 Linebaugh revolvers, and folks are happy with them.


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19 January 2006, 11:30
bulletcaster
I usually hunt wild-boar in the woods with the 45-70. Normally shooting ranges are from 45 to 100 yards.


happy hunting!
20 January 2006, 03:53
reverenddan
Sounds like pork chops for dinner! Wink

There isn't a pig alive that won't succumb to a 45/70 cast bullet at B.P. velocities. You do need to keep in mind that fine smelling cloud of smoke when considering a quick follow up shot. Things can get pretty interesting hunting pigs as I am sure you well know.


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