A fellow Ike (IWLA) has one with .500, .460, and ML barrels. He loves it, but I've never seen any wonderous groups fired by him with it. I suspect he's getting the snot knocked out of him, but he's never griped. At any rate, that much power in a stubby little rifle might be hard to control even if you don't mind the beating. I started out with 12ga slugs and never minded the kick as a youngster, but these days prefer a bit less fun on my end. My new Contender is a mere .44, and a snowbird to shoot. No need for a .45/70 here unless you just want one. IF I needed one. I'd go heavier. Encores have a bad recoil reputation with heavy loads.
