I was digging around in my gun safe the other day and found a "looks like new" Taurus Thunderbolt, the seller thought he like it, then decided a pump action rifle wasn't what he really needed, or wanted. It was mixed in my all my leverguns, my wife said "What's that? It looks different." I didn't even remember I had purchased it. My question is .... how heavily can you load these? For me, it'll be standard 45 Colt loads, I was just wondering about the strength of these actions in 45 colt. If I really need the whomp and stomp, I'll use my lever gun in 454 casull.
I haven't fired it yet, but the action seems pretty smooth and slick, even after reading a couple of horror stories about these. It seems like people either love 'em or hate 'em.
Boolit weight suggestions?
Boolit design considerations or max OAL?
I'll probably use it for black powder only, thoughts?
I've been thinking about a peep sight on the tang (old eyes, ya know)
Input, anyone?
Thanks,
Larry