This has to be one of Ruger's nicest rifles -
certainly this is very well finished and woodwork
graining is superb. The 45-70 caliber was chosen
partly because it is very versatile and, this gun
can handle the max loads safely - pressures up toward
the 35,000 CUP limit! Short of using a powder that
is too fast burning, it is hard to exceed safe loads
in this rifle as the case capacity will not permit
more!
In category as a single shot, this has the ambiance
of a buffalo gun, despite its relatively modest
size and weight. For sure, touch off a max load
and it sure feels like a buffalo gun!! |
