Greetings guys, I use a 45-70 with a 32" barrel, will use it for all hunting this year.
Working with loads bp/duplex using Lee 459-405-HB that I cast soft, this bullet is so accurate. Also using the SAECO FN 500-gr.
Shoot these all day long with no ill effects on the should, metal butt plate, rifle wieght is 10 lbs. Yes it is allot of rifle to tote around the woods, but most of my toting is on horseback anyway.
The 22" barrel is an accurate length to shoot, many a game have fallen to the Ruger #1