The 45/70 is an incredible round. I highly recommend the round to anybody, for hunting, targets, anything. The recoil is tough on some, but it is managable. The bullets hit hard as hell, there are a ton of reloading supplies, and factory, rounds, and people, like these guys, ( www.garrettcartridges.com ) who make special rounds for it. Awesome gun, I have a Marlin guide gun in 45/70, and it is my favorite.