Talk about a hand full !!

[JEBar]

for anyone who may not be familiar with a 45-70 cartridge, one is shown below next to a 44 Mag .... 44 Mag - 240 gr Nosler JHP -23.8 gr W296 - LP primer ... 45-70 - 300 gr Nosler Combined Technology Ballistic tip; - 51.5 gr IMR 4198 - LR primer

[Sir Henry]

The first time I ran across 45-70 was at the range when I found some brass. Needed a forklift to pick it up.

[RanchRoper]

My 45 Colt is a handful, no thanks on the derringer!

[BigAl52]

I think I will keep my 45-70 in the Henry CCH where it belongs. 45-70 hand cannons arent my cup of tea. Al

[RanchRoper]

With my arthritic wrists, there'd be more than lead flying.

[tractortad]

That's the kind of gun you shoot once - and probably flinch every time you shoot a pistol afterwards....

[Catherine]

With my arthritic wrists, there'd be more than lead flying.

That goes for me too!

Old Lady Cate