I'm considering buying a Sharps rifle. I can't decide if I would rather have the 45-70 or the 45-120. I realize that the 45-120 will kick like a mule, but I'm a little concerned about the ballistics on the 45-70. With such a heavy bullet (405grn) and little powder, this thing will drop like a cannon ball. But, if I went with the 45-120 (500 grn) which is a bigger bullet, could I expect a better trajectory than the 45-70's?
Has anyone had any experience with these gun's? This gun is the same type used in "Quigley Down Under"