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Big Cabin · November 14, 2005, 10:57 PM

I have a 50-100, a 45-120 and a 45-90. All are great and will dispatch all North American game. It really is up to the shooter and the loads you practice with. My confidence rifle is the big 50. I can change bullet weights and know that my original 1871 rolling block action with Badger barrel will get it done anywhere between 50 and 200 yards without a lot of muss or fuss with sights etc. I have shot it a bunch and just know how to move the hold over out to 200 yards from 100. In fact, in terms of knock down power, I shot a buffalo with it a couple of weeks ago with a 750 grain cast flat point.
It wasn't a long shot, maybe 50 yards but the 2200lb bull went down like a rag doll.

Good luck with your choice....don't buy a cheap one!

November 14, 2005, 10:57 PM	#4
Big Cabin Member Join Date: November 12, 2005 Posts: 71	I have a 50-100, a 45-120 and a 45-90. All are great and will dispatch all North American game. It really is up to the shooter and the loads you practice with. My confidence rifle is the big 50. I can change bullet weights and know that my original 1871 rolling block action with Badger barrel will get it done anywhere between 50 and 200 yards without a lot of muss or fuss with sights etc. I have shot it a bunch and just know how to move the hold over out to 200 yards from 100. In fact, in terms of knock down power, I shot a buffalo with it a couple of weeks ago with a 750 grain cast flat point. It wasn't a long shot, maybe 50 yards but the 2200lb bull went down like a rag doll. Good luck with your choice....don't buy a cheap one!