Thread: 45-70 question
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Old 06-27-2009, 02:48 AM
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45-70 question

I don't own a 45-70, but what is the hottest load that a person could safely shoot out of a modern rifle, such as a Ruger NO 1?

I've heard so many stories about this cartridge, and frankly, even though it's a heavy bullet, it's got to be losing a lot of energy downrange.
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