What is the optimal sight-in distance of the 45/70 Government?
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Today's film is focused on a new rifle by Pedersoli, the Boarbuster Shadow in 45/70 Government calibe. I had an argument with a friend of mine who stated that the 45/70 is useless above 80-100 meters. Well, here is the answer.
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