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Pellets do not “travel farther” in an extended tube vs a flush mount tube. The distant a pellet will travel is a function of pellet weight(shot size) and velocity. That being said most extended tubes I have used will throw a hotter “core” which is to say a denser pellet in the center of the...

I have had excellent results LeverEvolution in my 45-70 on wild boar from 175-up to 250+ lbs. and have taken several. I have also used it successfully on deer in Missouri.....UNTIL THIS YEAR. Like DP I am a Southern Illinois guy so the 45-70 was my go to for the Illinois straight wall...

Hi DP! fellow So Ill boy here. I will be joining you with my 45-70 this year. Mine happens to be that Ruger #1 you covet and let me tell you I am looking forward to using it on my home field. I have taken numerous deer in MO. and hogs in TN. and it has always been a beast! I have used the...

Bob, I will be christening my .35 Whelen Ruger 77(red buttpad) in Africa in August 2024, God willing. Since I am not a reloader I am limited to factory offerings but have settled on a 200 grain Barnes TSX Premium Super Charged loading by Buffalo Bore. While it might be a bit light by your...

We are booked with Koos for two weeks over Labor day weekend next year and it can not come soon enough for me- I wish I was there now! Thanks for a great report and congrats on a great hunt!

Not sure if this helps but I have stabilized wild boar tusks by filling with a simple quick set 2 part epoxy. It adds vey little weight overall. After it dries you can coat the exterior with a clear coat in shiny or satin depending on your tastes. I have done 2 or three sets and they have all...

"CRIES of the Savanna"

Thank you gentlemen for your responses...now back on topic. Just so you know my love for my 45-70 is second to none. I would say of all the rifles I own and have owend it the least picky about ammo selection. Seems like I can drop it in the pipe and the Ruger #1 just keeps laying them on...

Hello all… first time poster. Not to highjack the thread…but. I am headed to SA in 2024. Will be doing plains game…Eland on down. As a long time fan of the 35 Whelen I have used this as my excuse to finally own one. Not a reloader and given the ammo issues it appears my factory options are...