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.45-70 leverevolution for african plains game?

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15 February 2007, 23:36
Mad Dog
.45-70 leverevolution for african plains game?
Ok, I posted about the nosler part., for plains game, but also wonder about the .45-70 LE. I killed a bear in Idaho with it, but wonder if the bullet is too "soft", when confronted with bone on a 400-600 lb. animal? Or should the terminal performance be ok on "normal shots"?

Mad Dog
16 February 2007, 00:30
Ratltrap
I think the jury is still out on terminal performance of the LEs. However, I think some of the Garrett & Buffalo Bore offerings are well tested for that purpose.
16 February 2007, 03:09
Aglifter
Garrett makes good rounds, w. basically the similar ballistics as the LE rounds...I haven't shot the 350 gr. Garrett soft points yet -- I ordered some -- hopefully they don't kick too much more than the LE rounds.


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17 February 2007, 00:43
NFMike
LE 325 grain at 1930fps (22")
BB 350 grain at 2175fps (22")

25 grains more weight at ~250fps more velocity.

They are going to kick considerably more.
20 February 2007, 09:10
akpls
I used the plain-Jane 350 gr. Hornady factory loads out of the .450 Marlin on kudu last fall without a problem......went down with one shot. No special or heavy loads required.
20 February 2007, 11:31
Ganyana
Regular .45-70 ammo works fine on all African Plainsgame at realistic ranges. It is only when you start talking Giraffe, Lion, buff or Ele. that I want to see something carefully loaded in your hands.