Hello guys! My inquiry is more to do with the following. I am using a 420 grain ranch dog style flat point.
What is your observations of the 45-70’s effectiveness with a 420 bullet going 1075 fps vs. A bullet going around 1300 fps?
I have a light weight Pro-hunter rifle with a 20” katadin barrel mounted on it.
Once the velocities get up around 1350-1400 fps, the snappy recoil starts to diminish the enjoyment of shooting the rifle.
If I keep velocities around 1150-1250, it is MUCH more pleasant to shoot!
I live in Northern Alberta Canada, and will shoot elk and some deer with it.
Have any of you noticed a big difference in killing potential between these velocity ranges?
I know the the 45-70 will kill game either way, but how noticeable of a difference does it make?
The last elk I shot with the 45-70 was with a 350 hornady flat point at 2222 fps average. It was certainly a decisive kill!