Im thinking about gettin a big bore barel for my handi rifel. Im torn between the 45-70 and the 500 smith. Im just a little nervous in investing in the 500, I dont want to get something thats to much to shoot. Can anyone compare it to a 12 ga. with 3 inch or 3.5 inch just for reference?
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Im thinking about gettin a big bore barel for my handi rifel. Im torn between the 45-70 and the 500 smith. Im just a little nerv
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My 45/70 provides plenty of power(and recoil). I wouldn't go looking for any more unless you get a lot of grizzly bears or cape buffalo down your way. Plus 45/70 ammo is expensive enough.
I really like my Optima. It is one of my favorite guns to shoot and I enjoyed hunting with it for the first time this year. Enjoy whatever you get!
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The S&W 500 is a great round to 50Yd+/- very light recoil in a Rifle, Its a 50/Cal"pistol cartridge" just like a 44Mag in a Rifle, The 45/70 will have a greater amount of recoil over the S&W/500 with greater range 100Yd+/-.
Good Luck in your Quest....Safe Hunting
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