Willie Lowman
New member
I am planning on getting another barrel for my TC Encore next year.
I am torn between 45/70 and .444. The best (hottest) loads for 45/70 are just knocking on the door of what .444 does. The .444 gets 200 or so FPS higher velocities for similar bullets. But the thing is .444 ammo is rare. 45/70 is available in many loadings, bullet weights, bullet designs... All I can find for the .444 is Leverevoltion.
So do I go with the higher performance of the .444 or the ammo availability and versatility of the 45/70?
I don't reload. I used to but I sold all my equipment when my daughter was born as we needed my reloading room to be her bedroom.... I have switched from a desktop PC to a laptop so I could use my old computer desk for a reloading station. I figure if I go with .444 I will have to roll my own for the most part.
What are your thoughts? I really don't know which to choose.
I am torn between 45/70 and .444. The best (hottest) loads for 45/70 are just knocking on the door of what .444 does. The .444 gets 200 or so FPS higher velocities for similar bullets. But the thing is .444 ammo is rare. 45/70 is available in many loadings, bullet weights, bullet designs... All I can find for the .444 is Leverevoltion.
So do I go with the higher performance of the .444 or the ammo availability and versatility of the 45/70?
I don't reload. I used to but I sold all my equipment when my daughter was born as we needed my reloading room to be her bedroom.... I have switched from a desktop PC to a laptop so I could use my old computer desk for a reloading station. I figure if I go with .444 I will have to roll my own for the most part.
What are your thoughts? I really don't know which to choose.