grouse with the 45/70

[pupper]

Bartell, is this possible? where are your answers ballistic supergenius?

[Wildman]

Bartell, is this possible? where are your answers ballistic supergenius?

No kidding.........I want to know too.

[RMG]

Guys have been doing just this thing for year. No abnormal gun wear. But you must use it as a single shot. No problems.

[Derek_Erickson]

RMG, your saying it wont cycle shells?

[RMG]

RMG, your saying it wont cycle shells?

Yes the lever actions, wont cycle the 410 shells, too much shell length difference, a bolt action may though. You will find some split 410 shell cases though not a big deal. imo And of course one should never attempt to fire a 45/70 from a 410, thats asking for some plastic surgery, if you get of lucky that is.

[wolverine]

A friend of mine has a gun made by New England Arms, called "the survivor". It's shoots .45 pistol ammo and ........ .410's. The rifling in the barrel looks really heavy. Don't know if that's because the shot would damage a regular barrel or not. This thing is kinda neat and he says it shoots really well. Killed a ton of birds with it. Who knew???

[todbartell]

wheres bartel to tell us if this is a good idea or not.

410 is ok but I use 10 gauge shells in my 30-06 for optimum on target energy past 30 yards

[Derek_Erickson]

I dont believe you

[jethrobuddy]

How does that work?

[Derek_Erickson]

Do you walk with a limp?... I think he's pullin your leg