Ruger No. 1 chambered for .45-120: How Hard Does It Hit Compared to a .30-30?

Some people (like me) love Ruger No. 1 rifles. Some people (also like me) love the old .45-120 cartridge, slinging 535 grain cast bullets. So what could be better, combining the two into one gun?

This is a fun-to-watch video, shooting at a steel gong to demonstrate the hitting power of the .45-120 as compared to a Model 94 .30-30 (both using cast bullets). Load and ballistics data also included.

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