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Boncrayon · February 4, 2017, 10:04 PM

Remington late 1871 Rolling Block had a 45-70 and a soon a 50-70, both of which had a mega wallop! Historically, the 45-70 almost wiped out the American Buffalo herds. I have to use an added shoulder pad even for my 45-70. At my age, I watch out for such repeated recoil of large rounds.

February 4, 2017, 10:04 PM	#780
Boncrayon Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2008 Posts: 920	12GA Rifle From Hell Remington late 1871 Rolling Block had a 45-70 and a soon a 50-70, both of which had a mega wallop! Historically, the 45-70 almost wiped out the American Buffalo herds. I have to use an added shoulder pad even for my 45-70. At my age, I watch out for such repeated recoil of large rounds.