Hello David58,
I have a Uberti 1885 in 45-70. Straight stock with crescent butt plate and 30" barrel.
I tried shooting the LEE 457-405-F but it kicked like a mule, even with trapdoor loads.
So I then switched to the RCBS 45-300-FN, it still lets you know there is something there.
I have not tried Black Powder. My intentions were to shoot Goex Clear Shot in it,
but the plant had an explosion and it wasn't available at the time I needed it so I used IMR 3031.
It is a very well shooting rifle, and cleanly downed my first Buffalo at 114 yards.
One thing different from my original 1885, the hammer lands on 1/2 cock when closing the lever,
my original leaves the hammer at full cock. Uberti makes a beautiful rifle.
AntiqueSledMan.
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