I have a Browning and a Winchester. I like the Uberti, the problem with the Uberti is the crescent butt plate. I hate to be a sissy, but that crescent butt plate hurts. Uberti makes one without the crescent butt plate, but they are hard to find. If you find one let me know, I might also be interested in one. My Browning had one, but I had a Winchester red pad put on it. I like that Buffalo Classic, I have really considered one in the 38-55. However 45-70 would also be a great choice. Their is something about hunting with a single shot. I spent most of my time this year hunting with a new Encore. But I did take my 85, and my 86 out during doe season.

I have never used Varget. The load Dan mentioned sounds right on. However I do not shoot my 45-70 that heavy, I like my shoulder. I cast a lot of 405's for mine. Iuse RE 7,or 2400. I try to keep my loads around 1400 fps. I can load up to about 1600 without leading problems, but I stay around 1400. I can shoot 30 or 40 times with no problem. I have not met a deer yet that can tell the difference between 1400 and 1800.Tom.
CAN ANYONE INSTRUCT ME AS TO HOW TO TURN THIS INTO A PICTURE?