Cherokee - you will be happy with it I'm sure. I love mine in 45-70. It's a joy to carry and I've taken 3 bear with mine with as many shots. In fact I was just out shooting mine today. I got a new Bushnell 1.75 - 4X scope on it with the Circle X crosshairs. Looks like that will be a good reticle for fast target acquisition in the heavy woods I hunt.