Trapdoor 45-70s....educate me

by Wildcat, Flint Hills of Kansas, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 08:04 (3072 days ago) @ Bryan Pettet

My Dad has an 1873 and an 1884...both rifles. The 1884 is in fantastic condition. We've shot it with blackpowder and 500 grain bullets and 405 with a light Unique load (if I recall 10 grains). Its great fun to shoot though the trigger pull is dang close to 20 pounds. Definitely go for it.