45/70 recoil

[Tater]

I'm thinking of getting a larger bore barrel for my Contender and the 45/70 is at the top of the list. What is the recoil compared to a 30-06? I'm not a wimp, just trying to see what to expect. Thanks.

[skeet]

Tater...I have a 45-70 contender and can tell you it can shoot one hole groups..if you flinch the same way every time. That sucker kicks,,,no foolin. It really isn't a lot of fun to shoot after the 5th or 6th shot. But I am a wimp when it comes to recoil. You may make out just fine with it. Get the 14in Contender bbl though. Really tough on scope mounts too.

[M.T. Pockets]

I've only fired one, my buddy's guide gun.

We were shooting our slug guns at our range and he pulled it out and we all took a turn with it.

I didn't think the recoil was as much as a 12 guage slug, and I think a 12 guage slug would be comparable to a .30-06. A 3" slug is considerably more.

If your comfortable with a .30-06 you'll have no trouble at all with it. If I remember right, the recoil pad was about as good as a piece of tire fastened to the stock. A better one would help.

[HPBTMTCH]

The 45-70 with max loads and 4-500 grain bullets wil get your attention. Not much worse than a 454 casull in a revolver though, which is quite a bit more than .44 mag level, had a .308 barrel with a brake on an encore, it`s a bit more recoil than that, but never shot it without the brake. A handload of IMR trail boss and 405 lead bullets makes for a fun day of plinking, and then a hot load varget when you want more. Have you considered the .375 JDJ ?

[model 70]

thanks guys. i think i may have found what i'm looking for.