The American Sharps Shooters, 2015-3

[Tom Herman]

Tom, Let me try to answer you; first, nothing is ever equal or the same between a .45/70 and a .50/70. The rifles won't weigh the same unless it is a strange coincidence. The bullets won't weigh the same because the .45/70 shoots bullets either lighter or heavier than the 435 ti 450 grain weight of the .50/70. And, actually a bigger difference, the .50/70 operates at a lower pressure than the ..45/70 simply because of the larger bore. Most of those things contribute to making the .50/70 just a bit more comfortable to shoot and that's one reason why I like it so much. Shoot sharp, Mike

Mike,

Thanks again for the reasoned response! What you said makes perfect sense... I've always liked the allure of the .50-70. With lower pressure and perceived recoil, I will like it even more!
I'm tempted to see how the old girl (1869) works with the Cadet loadings (.50-45?), and start from there... It ought to really be sedate. I'm also leaning towards the 340 grain Spencer bullet...

-Tom