re: Tell me about 45-70 Gov

I have a Marlin JM guide gun in .45/70 with a Leupold VX3 1.5x6 on it that I hunt with. I also have a Henry single shot in .45/70 with the same scope for black powder season.

I do not plink with either, too expensive and not fun for that purpose.

Big difference in lower velocity rounds vs. higher velocity rounds as far as recoil goes, but not really bad. Not as sharp, seems like more of a hard push.

Very accurate round - I keep my distance under 150 yds. when hunting. Very hard hitting, but not a 200+ yd. round. I use custom rounds from Precision One Ammo - 300gr./2000 fps.