Talk to me about a 45/70 lever
I have levers that range from .22 to .44, but I don't have the granddaddy thumper 45/70 version. Since we all cast, the expense of shooting these monsters is modest so that isn't much of an issue. What is an issue is the cost of the rifle (have to work up to that one) and recoil. I can handle a certain amount of recoil. I don't find it pleasant to shoot full house .30-06, but I can do it. .35 Rem in my lever is OK with full jacketed loads and fine with cast. So how does 45/70 recoil compare? Can you shoot lower powered cast loads and get tolerable recoil and a usable 100 yard deer and hog load? If this cartridge always yields a punishing thump, I am OK with saying it is not for me.