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I have two b.f.r. Revolvers chambered in 45-70. I have owned them over two years. I don't hardly shoot any of my other "magnum" pistols as they just aren't as interesting to reload for anymore. The 45-70 case has become my favorite. I posted this because I as constantly asked "what will that pistol take?" And "how is the recoil?" I'm not gonna answer the recoil question...its a gun man, use it. However, I hear much misinformation about limitations on the strength of this design. The answer is, ruger number 1 rifle loads. I've done them all. 300 to 500 grain bullets, velocities well over 2,000 f.p.s. From a 7 1/2 inch barrel. My standard plinking load is 405 hard cast in front of 51 grains of 4198 at 1,925 f.p.s. The pistol is pressure-wise, at least as strong as a marlin lever rifle in the same calibre. Yes....the recoil hurts...dont be a -CENSORED--CENSORED--CENSORED--CENSORED--CENSORED-. I'm posting this in hopes the curious internet search might yield results from a post substantiated by personal experience and practice.