any one loading for a 45-70? Have a Henry lever and a H & R SHIRKARI, SINGLE SHOT. But back in my younger days, was stationed in Kodiak, AK, TWICE. 1975 - 1978,
AND 1983-1986. I had both a Ruger #1 and a Marlin 1895, the RUGER loaded hot, and the Marlin as hot as I dare.
The Ruger was easier to carry up and down the mountains of Kodiak, and thru the alder brush. But was always comforting to have the follow up shots of the Marlin.