Why the .45/70 Is Still A Great Cartridge for Big Game

This round is the ultimate survivor: Born in the blackpowder era, it remains solidly popular today, thanks to both its prowess as a big-game cartridge and its cowboy cred

John B. Snow
By John B. Snow, and Brad Fitzpatrick
Updated: September 17, 2019

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