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 cartridge season. I lost 2 deer in two days from what appeared to be fragmentation on the shoulder based on post shot behavior and blood trail. You could say hunter error was the case and perhaps it was, but I have only lost 1 deer in close to 30 years hunting in Illinois and to have two in two days was very frustrating to say the least. And both of these deer were broadside at 75 yards with no brush in the way and off a stone solid rest...so I am not leaning that way. In the past I have had complete pass through on hogs at ranges varying from 50- 100 yards and I have also had them fail to exit a 110 doe broadside at 60 yards so I am beginning to wonder about consistency. My best friend has had similar success but this tear shot two at under 100 yards. Both hit the shoulder and one failed to exit while the other passed through with devastating results. Accuracy has been excellent in every firearm I own( Ruger #1, Marlin Guide Gun and CVA single shot) so no issues there. I am going to change to Federal HammerDown this upcoming season. Long story short- last year this time i would be singing their praises...now I am a little skittish about them. Hope that helps and as always your results might vary. Good luck and keep you powder dry.