No reason to pick a .450 in a gun like the Ruger. Look at loading data for both (.45/70 data for Number 1’s, not Trapdoors). OTOH, .450s can be built on bolt actions pretty easily, if anyone prefers one of those; I don’t. Brass and ammo choice is no contest, or will be when the Plague is over.
Agree, go with the 450 if you're wanting to use a bolt gun.
For a single shot, go with the old .45-70. I can load the .45-70 to 450 levels if I have a strong rifle.
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