I was at my local gun shop today looking for another Contender frame. He had one with a 16" ported 45-70 barrel on it. The price was right, so I bought it. I have never shot a 45-70 before. The largest I have shot was a .44 magnum. I was planning on selling the barrel and just keeping the frame. Then I thought that I should at least try it first ... anyone have any words of wisdom or anything else they want to share about this chambering out of the Contender. I will pick it up Monday, and am looking for any information about it. I'm sure there are several people on this site with expirience on this subject.

Thanks ahead of time.

Greg