R.I.P. Scout26
Surprised 45-70 being a rifle round did that well with such a short barrel
Isn't there something about straight-walled cases losing less velocity when barrel lengths go down?
So don't use hard cast ammo for 2 legged defense
Item 8A (430gr. Hard Cast penetrator)➤ 1920 fps -- Marlin 1895, 22-inch barrel➤ 1879 fps -- Marlin 1895 Guide Gun, 18.5-inch barrel
Item 8A -- for game where 5 to 6 feet of straight line non-expanded penetration is needed.
Over penetration might be a problemhttps://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=150