Rio Grande 45-70

stevo1257 · Post by **stevo1257** » 01 Oct 2014 11:36

I just purchased a 45-70 and was wanting to hear any input about that recoil? I'm planning on shooting mine this weekend.

Maximumbob54 · Post by **Maximumbob54** » 01 Oct 2014 12:12

Bring a shooting pad, jacket, something. That's all I'm saying.

Post by **Ranch Dog** » 01 Oct 2014 12:41

It can kick pretty good. What you shooting out of it?

stevo1257 · Post by **stevo1257** » 01 Oct 2014 12:53

Remmington 300 grain, soft hollow point.

lovetohunt · Post by **lovetohunt** » 01 Oct 2014 19:35

I"ve shot Lever Evolution, PPU, and HSM 430 +p "bear loads". All have shot very well and are very accurate. Be ready for some firm recoil. The HSM is like smacking a donkey on the butt, and getting the expected prize for doing so. I don't plan on hunting bears anytime soon, but if I do, I know what round I'm using!

Arroyoshark · Post by **Arroyoshark** » 11 Oct 2014 11:48

Your shooting shoulder and flinch center will thank you if you take an appropriate sized drill and drill , laterally, through the xxxx openings in the recoil pad. There is a fairly stiff rib that runs down the center of the recoil pad that makes it unacceptably stiff. The pad just needs more compression cush.

Archer · Post by **Archer** » 12 Oct 2014 17:53

IF you snuggle up with it you'll get more of a shove than a kick.
IF you are scare't of it then it will punish you.

Arroyoshark · Post by **Arroyoshark** » 12 Oct 2014 23:42

Dem's true words, Archer !

Skunkhome · Post by **Skunkhome** » 18 Oct 2014 20:11

stevo1257 wrote:Remmington 300 grain, soft hollow point.

That is an easy shooting cartridge. Good one to break her in.

stevo1257 · Post by **stevo1257** » 20 Oct 2014 17:23

Yes it was, No problem with the kick.

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