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Old Stony · November 16, 2013, 07:46 PM

I'm shooting 43 gr. of IMR 3031 with a 405 Remington sp bullet in my 45/70, and it doesn't bark that much. I can shoot mine for long sessions without it hurting me and it's very accurate and fun. With near max loads I imagine it could get uncomfortable, but the 45/70 is very versatile.

November 16, 2013, 07:46 PM	#21
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	I'm shooting 43 gr. of IMR 3031 with a 405 Remington sp bullet in my 45/70, and it doesn't bark that much. I can shoot mine for long sessions without it hurting me and it's very accurate and fun. With near max loads I imagine it could get uncomfortable, but the 45/70 is very versatile.