45-70 1.8" makes meat

[Tom Threetoes]

A beautiful morning in the deer woods was made even better this morning. A nice doe got a little to close for her own good and the Marlin 1895 performed just like it was supposed to (like I hoped it would). The 35 yd. shot resulted in a 25 yd. run and a humane kill. I can't post pictures but I quessed her weight at 90 to 100 lbs. fat and slick. There was hardly any wasted meat and the best part of all .... only a 25 yd. drag. Happy New Year everybody!

 

[Silver-z28]

That sounds like a good day to be in the woods. im hoping to ether do the 1.8 case or hunt my a 45/70 contender next year.

 

[cedarthicket]

Congratulations, Tom! And it sure is nice to only have a 25 yard drag! I am curious what bullet you used and the approximate muzzle velocity.

 

[coltaceguy]

This is commonly referred to as "45 Silhouette" and yes its a deer killer!

 

[Broom_jm]

Glad to hear the shortened 45/70 loads paid off, Tom. My wife took a deer with the 358GNR this year. It's cool when the wildcat work we do results in a successful hunt.

 

[djones]

Great job.

Low velocity = low meat loss = more jerky

 

[DocIndy]

Only thing better than that is a 25 yard drag downhill! I'm so greatful for four wheelers! Makes it easier to hunt deeper in the woods. What bullet are you using? Anybody using a cast bullet in the 45-70?

A beautiful morning in the deer woods was made even better this morning. A nice doe got a little to close for her own good and the Marlin 1895 performed just like it was supposed to (like I hoped it would). The 35 yd. shot resulted in a 25 yd. run and a humane kill. I can't post pictures but I quessed her weight at 90 to 100 lbs. fat and slick. There was hardly any wasted meat and the best part of all .... only a 25 yd. drag. Happy New Year everybody!

 

[Tom Threetoes]

I used a 350 gr. Hornady FP, I have to guess at the velocity, but the Lyman manual says around 1650 FPS. I killed this doe on our property and I have mowed paths through it. The deer like them for travel routes and I like 'em for ease of access. It was a downhill drag. (thank goodness). I've got a 4 wheeler for uphill LOL. Like Broom_jm said it's extra neat when a project actually works out.

 

[mickar15]

How deep did you seat the bullet? OAL?

 

[coyotehunter4]

Congratulations, I did the same thing with a 35 Remington this year. Love it when a plan comes togeather.