SteelChickenShooter
New member
I posted a number of times about getting a 45-70 lever action for deer hunting in the rifles section. Today I brought one home with some ammo choices. I have a base and rings if I want to install a scope. I may stick with the open sights. Whatever works well.
Any pros and cons or advice from experienced hunters?
My intended range is less than 100 yards.
I have not fired it yet to compare ammo. I have these on hand:
Hornady Leverevolution 325 gr FTX
Rem express rifle 300gr SJHP
Federal 300 gr soft points
I imagine any will take a deer, and I know the Hornady brand is intended to give you better range.
Anyway, what can you experienced deer hunters say about what I am just trying for the first time?
Any pros and cons or advice from experienced hunters?
My intended range is less than 100 yards.
I have not fired it yet to compare ammo. I have these on hand:
Hornady Leverevolution 325 gr FTX
Rem express rifle 300gr SJHP
Federal 300 gr soft points
I imagine any will take a deer, and I know the Hornady brand is intended to give you better range.
Anyway, what can you experienced deer hunters say about what I am just trying for the first time?