jmcarter
Member
I saw a some Magnum Research BFRs the other day at my local gun shop and am wondering which would be better for anything from deer to huge hogs and black bear. Don't really know how the 45-70 would work out of a 7.5 or 10 inch barrel since it has slower burning powder intended for a longer barrel. And if the velocity drop from the shorter barrel isn't to bad a plus on the 45/70 is it is a low pressure cartridge. Also which has more readily available ammo not a reloader yet, just don't have time. And what is a good deer load and a good hog and black bear load for either the 500 mag or 45/70. The only reason I'm leaning toward the 45/70 is because it's way more versatile, that is if there isn't a huge velocity drop from the short barrel and it can handle buffalo bore loads and other similar loads. Is there any real difference in the 7.5" and 10" far as velocity drop. Or is there another BFR that would be better suited for deer, black bear and hog. Gotta have a BFR just don't know which one. decisions, decisions can't afford both. Thanks