Have owned a few: two were in .45-70, the last of which I had the throat extended to chamber monos longer. It was the equal of a 22" .458 Win Mag. It was a very light rifle for that much force but I didn't notice until hit with a severe case of arthritis and age. So I turned it in on a #1H in .458 Win Mag, same ballistics but more weight by 2 lbs, plus Mag-Na-Ports to reduce felt recoil. It's my favorite rifle for HUNTING, not lookiing at! Pic on the header of my blogs.

Bob
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