I bougth this shotgun in my country (Argentina) because I want to make a single shot 45/70 rifle, and I can`t find any information here if the receiver resist that caliber. Or if can bouth an orignal barrell that fix in this gun...
2006-08-07 16:02:28 · 4 answers · asked by Ernesto R 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
im not sure exactly what your question is, but do not put a 45/70 in a shotgun, shotguns develope much less pressure than rifles. a .410 and a 45/70 can both be chambered in the same weapons. you can fire a 410 shotshell out of a 45/70 rifle and it wont blow up and kill you , but putting a 45/70 cartridge in a 410 can and probably will. If you bought the shotgun just for the "action" there may be a custom barrel maker that you can order from online.hope this helps.
2006-08-07 18:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by Heidi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The issue is usually the barrel. If someone makes a barrel that fits the receiver, it should then be able to handle that round. Remember, H&R makes a single shot .410, which is the only "caliber" shotgun, not a "gauge" shotgun. I would think a 20 gauge creates more pressure etc. than a 45/70 does.
2006-08-07 23:17:53 · answer #2 · answered by toejam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. The .45-70 is relatively low power, low pressure compared to modern ammo, still, I'd ask a competent gunsmith.
I know Ruger #1 makes a .45-70, but I have seen it as high as $1,350.00, so that's probably too high.
A custom barrel builder or a good machine shop should be able to make a .45-70 barrel that will function in that gun.
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2006-08-08 05:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if what you want is a 45/70 just research and buy an old fashioned Sharps 45/70 buffalo gun
2006-08-08 08:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋