ky_deerhunter_77 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Does any one hunt deer with the 45-70? Got a Marlin 1895XLR in the 45-70. Thought about using it as a brush gun where the longest shot would be less that 75 yards. I know it makes BIG holes in paper, just wondering what it does to deer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbowhntr Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I do not own one, but have been looking at one for a few years. I want mine for deer hunting in the thicker woods of Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 The Marlin 45-70 is a great deer gun. You will be very happy with it. Try using the Horady LeveRevolution ammo to get some extra range and accuracy from your gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ky_deerhunter_77 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thanks for the info. The Hornady LeveRevolution ammo is what I'm feeding it. So far it's groping about 4" at 50 years, but that is open sight and first day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 You've got yourself a DANDY short to mid-range deer, bear, elk and moose rifle there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Worked with someone years ago who used a 45-70 for deer hunting. He was happy with the performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grunt0331 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 i know a guy that hunts deer with a 45-70 and I don't recall him ever having to track one after a shot. It makes one heck of an exit wound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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