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To: ArrogantBustard

The 45-70 and its variants killed most of the buffalo. 45-70, 45-90,45-100, 45-110 and the 45-120 are all good. The 50s came out at the very end of the shooting, the early 1880s, and didn’t play that much of a role.

45-70 is the proper size for a buffalo gun, but I would get a Past shoulder pad, (Magnum) as the recoil can really damage (yes, damage) your shoulder. These guns are very near artillery.

My favorite buffalo rifle is my H&R Buffalo Classic. Based on a very early design (1860s) it looks like an English sporting rifle with a break open action.

It is a real screamer.......


38 posted on 03/02/2010 11:56:03 AM PST by texmexis best
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To: texmexis best
These guns are very near artillery.

I guess you won't be asking to shoot my 5 1/2 pound, fiberglass stocked, 16.5 inch barrel, .45-70 Guide Gun, eh?

Unfortunately, you would have to dive to see it. It was lost in a tragic ice fishing mishap.

45 posted on 03/02/2010 2:17:18 PM PST by kitchen (One battle rifle for each person, and a spare for each pair.)
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