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Anyone have any practical experience with either the Winchester 1886 Extra Light or the Browning 1886 in 45/70, pros or cons? I have not been impressed by the US Repeating Arms ownership of Winchester in the past. The Brownings I have owned and currently own are rather "complicated" as to...

Ouch! - just looked at that GunBroker you sent over chas08. That would require a whole new justification to the "accounting department". Though it does tickle my fancy a bit... I think that's it - 45/70 that is - I like the cartridge, and I've experienced the wide array of load possibilities...

Call me ashamed at this point... I forgot all about those Timber Carbines. They came in 444 and 450, did they come in 45/70? I am more of a Winchester than a Marlin guy, they just fit better and point more naturally for me. Got 3 '94's in various incarnations, and wasn't jumping up and down at...

My understanding is the 450 is simply the 45/70 with a belt, loaded at higher pressures. The belt to keep noobs from maiming themselves. I've looked at both the 45/70 and 444, like them both. 45/70 seems to be a little more available. Looking hard at the 450, but don't know anyone that I can...

Yep, the .444 fits the ticket. Not so much on the .44 or .45 Colt, I've got that range covered with the other guns in my battery. Anyone else have good thoughts on the .444? Looking for something with a lot of oomph, and something folks have positive experience in the field with, including any...

Anyone with practical experience with the 450 Marlin or thoughts on other big bore cartridges? The wife has "approved" my latest cost justification, and I've got room for only a couple more in the safe. I lack only in the big bore calibers, and though I've never failed with my various .30's...