Originally Posted by tbird86
Originally Posted by TX35W
Unless there is some issue with twist rate, it will be much easier to make a subsonic load with a 45 LC than a 45-70. Even with 300gr bullets you have to work to keep them subsonic out of a rifle barrel.
I hadn't considered twist rate - will have to do some comparisons there.
Henry .45 Colt is 1:16"
Henry .45-70 is 1:20"

I don't see any negative to this plan from this direction.