Just sent a request to the C.E.O. on Rugers' web sight to build the #1 Tropical in 45-70 with a weight of 8 1/4 lbs and a 24" barrel.
Looked at the Ruger Medium Sporter 45-70 in a store and @ 7 1/4 lbs I thought it too light for heavier loads in 45-70.
I have a #1 Tropical in 375 H+H with the same specs. 8 1/4 lbs.and 24" barrel and find the rifle balances well and is not muzzle heavy as compared to a #1 in .458 @ 9 lbs.
With the 45-70 being so popular; ammo and components less expensive and more widely available, I would like a rifle to better suited for heavier loads, still handle well, and is affordable to shoot.
Looked at the Ruger Medium Sporter 45-70 in a store and @ 7 1/4 lbs I thought it too light for heavier loads in 45-70.
I have a #1 Tropical in 375 H+H with the same specs. 8 1/4 lbs.and 24" barrel and find the rifle balances well and is not muzzle heavy as compared to a #1 in .458 @ 9 lbs.
With the 45-70 being so popular; ammo and components less expensive and more widely available, I would like a rifle to better suited for heavier loads, still handle well, and is affordable to shoot.