Thinking I want a 45-70 for hunting and informal shooting out to 300 yds...I have a 74 Sharps, but it's weight, my age and eyesight is nudging me to look at something new to the stable... I see that TC, CVA, and Henry all offer single-shots that will accommodate a scope. I don't think H & R are still in business... does any one have personal experience with any of the makes listed above in 45-70 that they could share with me? I see the twist rates seem to have 1:20, but barrel lengths go from 20 to 25". I have or have had both Henry or TC in other models than SS, but have no experience at all with CVA... I may look at Henry lever action, but weight would be ok now, but may present an issue if the LORD keeps me on this earth more than a few more years... I'm thinking that I would want more than a 20" barrel and would prefer to use black powder, but am open to smokeless too.
Thanks in advance for your help
TheMoose