can't decide which would be better. I will be using mainly for deer.
I like loading straight wall cases better, thats for sure. Just concerned
about recoil in 45-70. I handle 44 mag & 41 mag & 357 mag loads
no problem out of blackhawks, & raging bulls. but I tried a redhawk in
480 ruger with factory 325 gr. hornady loads, and that was too much
for my small wrists. actually put some pain in my palm too. I guess id
really like the ol' 45-70 but I don't know how manegable it is in a contender
pistol. shooting the same weight bullet, at the same speed, the 45-70 produces
less than half the pressure of the 480. How this would relate to recoil I do not know.
I'd obviously get one with a tamer on the muzzle. If I don't think I could take the recoil
id be looking at a 30-30. sorry if this topic was worn out long ago, I did search the
forum, but I'd really appreciate some good points of veiw on the matter. Thanks!
