Took it to Africa and it did just fine with Hornady 350 FP at ~1600fps. Took 4 animals with it. I can shoot 20 rounds without an issue and one day shot 50. I also had a TC Hunter barrel in it, but Garys brake just works better. Cast lead shoots great and for most hunting the Lyman 33gr HP design does well. You dont need 1700 fps for it to get the job done. The key is getting a scope to last!
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Thoughts on a 45-70 Handgun barrel
- Tom S, 2019-02-18, 17:54
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- I have one of Garys 45-70 barrels on a Contender - Amede, 2019-02-18, 20:02
- 300 grain bullets work well in the Encore - steve todd, 2019-02-18, 19:12
- For me in a TC I would prefer the extra - Sid R, 2019-02-18, 19:08
- The 45-70 is the universal big bore... - Huey, 2019-02-18, 19:02
- Like any thing else, everyone has - BlackPete, 2019-02-18, 18:03
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45-70
- stonecold, 2019-02-18, 18:02
- 45-70 - Alcorn, 2019-02-18, 19:08