Re: 45-70 for hunting
I use the Hornady 300 gr JHP (hornady item 4500) for deer, bear, and someday maybe moose here on the east coast. Average shots are 50yds but I'd go out to 150.
Remington or Winchester brass, CCI lg rifle primers and 54 gr 3031 gives me just over 1800fps out of a 22"...