Rio Grande 45-70
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Rio Grande 45-70
I just purchased a 45-70 and was wanting to hear any input about that recoil? I'm planning on shooting mine this weekend.
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Re: Rio Grande 45-70
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!
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Re: Rio Grande 45-70
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.
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Re: Rio Grande 45-70
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.
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Re: Rio Grande 45-70
Dem's true words, Archer !
When sitting down to clean a gun, the first step is to load another gun - Elmer Keith
Re: Rio Grande 45-70
That is an easy shooting cartridge. Good one to break her in.stevo1257 wrote:Remmington 300 grain, soft hollow point.