[PzLdr]

I use a .45-70 when I boar hunt. For that Hog, I might have to go up to something heavier. Like an RPG or bazooka.

[Nuc1]

Not to discredit your 45-70, and while not a hunter, I was thinking 450 Marlin. An attacking critter of that type is not something to mess with.

[Cheburashka]

I use a .45-70 when I boar hunt. For that Hog, I might have to go up to something heavier. Like an RPG or bazooka.
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[GSlob]

a .338 with a good fragmentation or expanding bullet ought to suffice nicely. Say, Lapua magnum.

[DugwayDuke]

Why did you settle on the 45 70? I've got an itch for a new rifle. I'm partial to lever actions. I've got a ruger in 44 magnum and I've been thinking about a Marlin in 44, 444, 450, or 45 70.

I live in North Alabama and we don't see many hogs, elk, bear, etc. I realize these are pretty heavy for most of my hunting, mostly whitetail. Where I hunt is heavy brush. Anything over 75 yards is very long range. but I'd be interesting in your thoughts.