Talk me into a 45-70 single shot.....

[warren5421]

After all my post the rifle I reach for is a Browning High Wall in .38-55. To about 500 yards it will shoot with the .45-70 then the wind starts blowing the lighter bullet around. The .38-55 does not hurt as much as the .45-70 the next day if you shoot a long string. The Army did prove that the .45-70 Trapdoor could shoot MOA at 2 mile, but MOA at 2 mile won't get the deer unless you get lucky.

 

[Max Volume]

Sounds like a beauty. Let's see pics!
Stock up on brass. Starline has it time to time in long and short brass. I have been able to find 38-55 ammo in unexpected shops from time to time.

 

[bgcatty]

Single shot rifles like the Sharps or Browning or Ruger are just awesome rifles no matter what caliber you choose.
Go for the .45-70; it’s a thumper!

 

[teddy12b]

So... I just stumbled across this: Cimarron "Rifle from Down Under".

Rifle From Down Under - Hollywood Guns - PRODUCTS

www.cimarron-firearms.com

It's got me thinking again. Doesn't come with the correct rear tang sight, but that can be added. Couple other subtle differences, but I'm not a clone perfectionist. I liked that it's made for modern 45-70 smokeless pressure, but no the +P stuff. Looks like a winner to me.