Dec 14, 2015 · I would go with an S&W 460 XVR double-action over the BFR .45-70 single-action. You have as much muzzle energy with less felt recoil as a .45-70 from a short barrel with lots of flame …

Jun 26, 2013 · The 45-70 shoots a .458 projectile, rather than the .451/2 of a 45 colt or other pistol rounds. A 45-70 revolver, IMO, is a complete waste due to the short barrel.

Jan 25, 2025 · 45-70 in a revolver or handgun? NOPE! Not for me! Masochistic I'm not. My version of "Thor's Hammer" is a Marlin 1895 Cowboy with 405 gr. cast flatnose bullets loaded to +/-1,500 fps. …

Feb 12, 2014 · Here's some numbers, assuming a revolver and a pistol barrel have the same exact length of bullet travel: For each .001" B/C gap, velocity will drop about 1.5%. So ... a normal revolver …

Nov 3, 2024 · The mount for GP100's cost about 75.00 and work well. You will need to know what manufacturers of dot you going use for the small mounts before ordering. For the Weigand mount …

Apr 17, 2017 · A lot of people say these things are beasts just like the Ruger big bore single actions. The only reason I would opt for a BFR is because Magnum makes rifle cartridges for their BFR and I …

Jan 27, 2018 · I am looking at a Century Arms (Indiana Gunmaker) Single Action revolver chambered for the 45-70 caliber round. It is a massive gun but I am drawn to the thing like a bear to honey. Any of …

Aug 24, 2010 · I have a Winchester 30-30 and the round is no slouch, would be pretty spicy in a revolver The 45-70 looks neat, I'm selling my old beater 45-70 Trapdoor and would like to fill the "45-70 hole" …

Sep 25, 2014 · The .480 Ruger is the "special" version of the .475 Linebaugh (which is essentially a cut-down .45-70). It will chamber in .475 Linebaugh revolvers the way a .44 Spl will fit in a .44 Mag or a …

Dec 7, 2021 · If you like the lever guns, get the Super Blackhawk in 44 Magnum and plan to match it with a lever gun in 44 Magnum. That way you would have a pairing that shoots the same caliber in a …