Quote:The older originals were noted for their strength and in the larger bores such as the 45/70 the shooter's shoulder will give up before the rifle action does!
The above is always the key to the 45/70. I always loved the stories about the Cavalry guy's switching out the carbine rounds for the rifle rounds.
I believe that
everyone should own and shoot a 45/70, especially if he/she is into single shots. There can be nothing wrong with a cartridge that's been around since 1873!!! I have three 45 Colt caliber pistols, too. I love that year!
When I started this game, I wanted one real bad and had one built that year (1985) and I still have that one. I've always been a "hot rodder" and saw the Lyman loads for the Rugers, as well as others. The top loads of Rx7 are the ones I liked the best
One reason that I like the Rx7 loads, is that you can load the cartridge like in the BP days but, in the RUGER, ONLY.
They kinda reminded me of the 458 Win Mag and I had visions of Elephants and Brown Bears running through my head
Another reason that I like the 45/70 is that it separates the men from the boys and it makes me young again
Now after the torn rotor cuff surgery, I can shoot again. I'm very happy about that, too
You can see by all the Smiley Faces, just how happy the 45/70 makes me
Frank