Has anyone seen the penetration tests of these two calibers? There have been several of them, and the results are pretty surprising. .45-70 (using ammo typified by Garrett Cartridges 400-500 grn. hard cast lead bullets, at velocities from about 1,500 to about 2,000 fps.) has greater penetration then .458 Win. Mag. Test medium is wet newspapers.
A couple of years ago, a gentleman by the name of Vince Lupo took the African "Big 6" with a Marlin Guide gun, shooting Garrett ammo. He was vilified on a number of boards, including several that specialize in African hunting. Seemed like most of the arguments were along the lines of: "We don't care what Vince did - we hunt Africa, and we know that the .45-70 won't work. The penetration tests are meaningless."
I would be interested to hear peoples thoughts on this. I have never hunted Africa, but I sure would like to some day. I probably wouldn't spend the money for a double rifle, but a Guide gun is very doable. And a lot faster than a bolt gun on follow up shots.
Scott
A couple of years ago, a gentleman by the name of Vince Lupo took the African "Big 6" with a Marlin Guide gun, shooting Garrett ammo. He was vilified on a number of boards, including several that specialize in African hunting. Seemed like most of the arguments were along the lines of: "We don't care what Vince did - we hunt Africa, and we know that the .45-70 won't work. The penetration tests are meaningless."
I would be interested to hear peoples thoughts on this. I have never hunted Africa, but I sure would like to some day. I probably wouldn't spend the money for a double rifle, but a Guide gun is very doable. And a lot faster than a bolt gun on follow up shots.
Scott