To me, you can produce about all the "boom" you want, loading the .45-70 with big, heavy bullets. The Marlin 1895 is a relatively light gun, anyway. I personally don't see the need for a .50 in an 1895.
The 1886 clones are stronger and the guns generally heavier. I think they'd be a better choice for the .50.
IMO, but others may disagree.
DF
