The stock fit does make a difference. I have a 45/ 70 load I like. Speer 400 gr flat point pushed by 52 grs 3031.
I have 2 Marlin 1895's. 1 pistol grip and 1 straight stock. The felt recoil is very different between the 2.
There Used to be a cowboy shooter there in new england, alias, Vittles. He also liked to shoot rifles with heavy recoil. He used to shoot a 458 Lott.
If his neck wasn't all bloodshot he thought something was wrong. Me, I don't want anything bigger than 45/70. properly loaded and proper bullet placement
it should be good for anything here in the lower 48.
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