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Whitesmoke,
I used a 45/70 NEF Handi-Rifle for deer 2 seasons ago in Missouri. The load was 60grains of Varget with a Nosler 300gr Partition bullet. Velocity was about 2100-2200fps. The results were impressive! Although I didn't shoot my deer at 200 yards (more like 17-19yds), he didn't go anywhere. I shot him broadside, the entrance wound was about 2" diameter and the exit wound was about 6" diameter. The bullet then entered a doe standing immediately behind him, and passed through her lungs! The buck fell dead on the spot, and the doe ran a short distance down the hill (before my dad shot her!). Upon post mortem (field dressing), my brother and I cut him open, then lifted him up and POURED his insides out. Literally! Internal damage was incredible, although very little meat was destroyed. THe 45/70 is a fantastic deer rounds within it's range (maybe 200yds). Yes it does kick!
SSB
I used a 45/70 NEF Handi-Rifle for deer 2 seasons ago in Missouri. The load was 60grains of Varget with a Nosler 300gr Partition bullet. Velocity was about 2100-2200fps. The results were impressive! Although I didn't shoot my deer at 200 yards (more like 17-19yds), he didn't go anywhere. I shot him broadside, the entrance wound was about 2" diameter and the exit wound was about 6" diameter. The bullet then entered a doe standing immediately behind him, and passed through her lungs! The buck fell dead on the spot, and the doe ran a short distance down the hill (before my dad shot her!). Upon post mortem (field dressing), my brother and I cut him open, then lifted him up and POURED his insides out. Literally! Internal damage was incredible, although very little meat was destroyed. THe 45/70 is a fantastic deer rounds within it's range (maybe 200yds). Yes it does kick!
SSB
