Here are some pics for you guys.
Rifle I put togther for myself. I have discovered the 45-70 cal and really think the old timer is great.
There is no wonder in my mind why it has survived close to 140 years. In a Ruger you can make it do some wild things. Target shows 6 shots lowest being #2 (not paying attention to forend placement).
There are 5 more in the glob that measure about .520 as well as I can tell. Not bad for wheel weights eh??
Barrel is a MacLennan 16 twist.
500 gr GC bullet from a Lee mould
Healthy dose of 2015BR