Barnes-X Spitzers in the .45-70??

[Smokey]

I'm wondering if anyone has experience loading/using the Barnes XFB spitzer, in .45-70, in a Ruger #1, Shiloh and/or Browning 1885, in any bullet weight. The Barnes manual lists this as a bullet for the .458 Winchester but I'm wondering if it's appropriate for the .45-70. The Barnes manual specifies a flat nose X Bullet for the .45-70.

Thanks, in advance, for your help.
 
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[Lawdog]

Smokey,

I use the Barnes X bullets in my .450 Marlins.  But neither is a lever and as you stated you were wondering if they could be used in a Ruger No. 1 the answer is YES.  One of my .450's is a Ruger No.1 and I use the whoile line of Barnes X bullets.  Lawdog