Once shot, single shot Henry 45-70 Gov’t

HCG:

Recoil all depends on you, what the gun weighs, how heavy of a bullet, how much gunpowder, what clothes you are wearing and the recoil pad. Go here and plug in some numbers:
www.shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php

As to how far it will work, that depends on your eyes and what type of sights. Peep sights are the most accurate.

Look at the buffalo hunters in the 1800's. They used 45-70, 45-90 and 45-100 cartridges. I'll bet the gun can kill a deer further away than you'd want to kill one.

I'd never heard of this gun, so I checked it out online. Looks like a nice gun to me.

I'd try to find a peep sight if there's one made for that gun. I'd go with a slightly taller front sight with a fine bead as well. With good iron sights a standing deer at 100 yds is an easy shot. The cartridge is capable for much greater distance, so the sights you are using will determine your effective range.

I have a Marlin 1895 Lever in 45/70 and it's a sweetheart to shoot. Some factory 45/70 ammo leaves quite a bit of room for improvement, and you can load it up to suit your recoil tolerance. The newer stuff like Leverevolution is really good as is.

This is a light gun, so recoil will be more than my Marlin. They do seem to have a good recoil pad on it. I think it won't be a lot more recoil than your 50 caliber muzzleloader with good hunting ammo. I'm sure it would be pleasant to shoot with standard Remington 300 grain JHP ammo. I'd snatch it up if I were you HCG!

I find myself wanting one of these now, thanks a lot.

I have seen a couple of them at gunshows. Much better looking then the old H&Rs. The looks remind me of the single shots produced into the late 60s.
The 45-70 is going to thump you. It is a light rifle and a heavy bullet. I would reload with something in the 300 grain range.
Most of the old time buffalo rifles are going to weigh somewhere around 10 pounds or more so that helps with recoil.
My only experience with 45-70 is with a Trapdoor loaded with black powder.
Remember the 45-70 Govt is the only Government you need in your life

I do love the .45-70, but remember, it has a trajectory almost exactly like a rainbow!
At distance, you will be lobbing them in, but they'll still do the job.

The .45-70 has killed more buffalo than can be counted.

Saw some online reviews indicating the recoil is actually very tolerable.

Great looking gun...love the wood for sure!

BTW....give yeah what you paid for it if you don't like it just let me know.

I hadn't seen the reviews but I would concur. Not saying I would want to shoot a half dozen boxes at one session, but I could tolerate a box or 2 at a time. Of course, at ~2 bucks a round, I'll be a bit frugal anyway!
She is a pretty shooter oldhoyt! Methinks ya need one!!

Had a older gentleman bring a 45/70 H&R up to bear hunt with. He had never shot it , took him out to fire off a few rounds, first shot hit the edge of a paper plate at 30 yards, gun jumped clean out of his hands...LOL...he said good enough . I then shot 4 times putting a good pattern in the middle of the plate. He spined a nice bear at 10 yards.

Well, well! I’ll have to check into that!