I just purchased a BLR in 450. I know I can load it hotter than any Marlin, so I get performance beyond what is possible with an old 45-70. A BLR can handle 300 and 338 win mags, so this is doable and safe.
I own the BLR '81 (takedown) & the Winchester 94TE (takedown).
Both are in 450 Marlin which is a real slick cycling cartridge in a levergun.
I own several 45-70s....Pedersoli 86/71, Marlin 1895G, Marlin 1895GS, Baikal SxS, NEF Pardner B/O action.
All good guns.
