Joel... I know what yoy mean! I'm going through withdrawls after selling my 45-70. I am looking forward to buy a stainless 45-70 when they are avalible. This big 50 is awesome! Probably too much for this small frame Eskimo, though. <BR>When one shoots this big 50 eastwards, the recoil alone speeds up the earth's rotation! West, it slows it. Shooting north or south causes earthquakes! ~~~Suluuq