Not an expert with the .45-70, but have one I like. I've only shot cast bullets of 530 grains powered with Lord Black. Have a scope but have found no need for it. The tang sight does just fine.

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I am..........disturbed.

Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain