The Reality of a 45-70 Exit Wound in the Field

If you've ever seen a 45-70 exit wound on the broadside buck, you know specifically why this old-school caliber is still a favorite after a hundred and fifty years. There's something about that massive, slow-moving chunk of business lead that just doesn't worry about obstacles. It's not trying in order to impress a person with high-velocity numbers or fancy aerodynamic coefficients; it just shows up, does a ton associated with work, and results in a hole that's difficult to ignore. ...

March 19, 2026 · 7 min · Bittia Dai