Realistically, any thing I need to do with a lever gun can be done with my Marin 45-70 and the 350 or 405 grain Kodiak bullet. History has shown that old round will not die and components are every where!
An interesting observation!
Widespread use does help extend the lifetime of a cartridge. Also helps if off-the-shelf ammo does the job.
And a +1 for the Kodiak in my 1886 45-90. Shot through several Cape buff, a bison, and dropped an ele with a frontal brain shot ;that one actually expanded and required a North Fork to end the game.
Last edited by crshelton; 07/17/20. Reason: edit
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