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Originally Posted by klausinak
A few thoughts: from a reloading standpoint, (@least in my area), it's a lot easier to find components for the 45-70. Another thing to consider is that for a given bullet weight, the 45-70 will most likely penetrate better, (long skinny bullets like to stay straight better than short stubby ones), so comparing say 300 grain bullets is not quite apples & apples  . I don't have any mileage in a .500 so I can't really give an honest opinion of the cartridge, however, I'm fairly certain that the piggies aren't going to notice much difference provided you do your part  . Another thought, does Big Horn make the same thing in a .460? Then you'd have your rifle/handgun combo.
Just my .02...
-Klaus |
I wish big horn made a 460 but lever actions get finicky when the cartridge is significantly shorter than the action and folks would want to shoot 45LC out of the 460 and there would be feeding problems inevitably. They claim to be working on something but for now 500 is it.
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