I know a great number of people who competition shoot with the 45-70, 45-90, 45-110, 45-120, and the 50-90, the shoot at distances up to 1000 yards at a target that is about 36x36 or smaller. from what I have researches the 45-70 will reach out to 400 yards and be able to be lethal to large game at over 200 yards with a decent placed shot.
The velocity ranges from 1600 to a bit over 2500 FPS depending on bullet grain weight and loads.
I am going to be shooting the big old bitch here in the next few weeks.
If anyone is wondering as to what in th hell this piece is, just watch the movies Quigly down under. The rifle Tom Sellack shoots is close to what I have. Otherwise go to this link
Category Details - Davide Pedersoli & C. this will give you and ideas as to what this small piece of history looks like. And if you are wondering, current cost on these range anywhere from $1000.00 to well over $3500.00 depending on the model and goodies you get with it. remember, you are paying for the nostalgia, not the technology. The large tang sight goes for 300+
I hope to hear of more people owning these and if anyone does own one, feel free to post a picture, I will post ine soon.