45-70 Revolver FAIL

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You know, a really good way to start out with that revolver would be using IMR's TrailBoss universal load system. (http://www.imrpowder.com/PDF/Trail-Boss-data.pdf)

You'd get a pleasant-shooting load (probably about on par with a warm .45 Colt) that the big BFR would soak up nicely and you could easily put 100+ through in a sitting. (And which would certainly kill a deer or black bear deader than dead.)

Then, if you really need to, you could work your way up with some other mild loads until you find the line between "OK" and "NOT OK."
 
Well, after good sound advice here and some serious pondering of the situation, I'm leaning towards bringing the cannon to the gun shop and sticking with my 45-70 rifles. Hey, I'm looking at it as a learning experience, and The Lord knows I've learned some rounds simply don't belong in a handgun...at least in my reality! LOL Thanks again!:)

Oh yeah, and my apologies to THR for the objectionable way I started this thread. Frustration and pain had gotten the best me! :)
 
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I have a .500 mag and I also shoot a T/C .45-70 in handgun format with a super 16 barrel. I have discovered that shooting with a nice leather glove on my right hand allows me to get a very firm grip on the gun and that sets in motion the process of checking some other fundamentals for proper technique. Once the grip is secure and I am confident that I have control of the gun then I can concentrate on making the shot. You might want to try something like a glove.
 
I have a Marlin 45-70 Cowboy model with the 26" octogan barrel. I do a lot of handgun competition, action shooting sports. I love my Marlin, but have no desire whatsoever to shoot any of the big hand cannons. The curiosity of shooting a few rounds in the big handguns isn't enough to risk what it might do to the rest of my handgun shooting. If I was primarily a hunter, I might think differently. Mark
 
I bet if I made revolvers chambered for the 5" Naval shell, I would not only sell them but some damfools would shoot them and then complain about the recoil!

Jim
 
I bet if I made revolvers chambered for the 5" Naval shell, I would not only sell them but some damfools would shoot them and then complain about the recoil!
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Looks like your idea is about 500 years old, Jim, but you're right...if you build it you'll find someone that'll shoot it! :D
 

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My Dad has used a 45/70 contender in the past for deer. While not even close to a .357 in recoil, I have shot that pistol since I was 13, and never had any issues.
Sam1911s idea is exactly where my thoughts went while reading this. Try some Trailboss loads for the 45/70, and see where that puts you. With this powder recoil and muzzle blast should be as mild as it gets for most centerfire handguns. Trading it off, considering where it came from, would be the last option if it were me in your shoes.
 
If you like to shoot heavy 45-70 loads without getting a sprained wrist, get a Contender with a 14" barrel that has the T/C brake on it. I have one of those and an Encore with a custom .458 win mag 16" barrel from Match Grade machine which has a brake machined into the barrel. Either of my guns are shootable without injury or pain.
 
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