To each their own , using mainly bulk ordered hard cast bullets for handloading my 45-70 rifles the cost is pretty reasonable and recoil is not even an issue what so ever.....these loads have less felt recoil than many of the bottleneck cartridges I've used and still has plenty of thump for deer or black bear and then some ! I do not recommend varmint hunting with it though and reserve my .243 rifle or even my trusty .22 magnum for such duties !
