Hard to decide which of several muzzleloaders and modern bolt guns would be my favorite. This latest one comes close. Not exactly a cast bullet dedicated shooter or replica gun of any kind. A dangerous game modern bolt rifle in 450 Watts (a cartridge developed in the early 50s +/- and similar to the Lott).
Montana Long Mag action, right side front and rear relieved port, 8 groove- 14" twist barrel, NECG front and rear sights, 2.5 FX Leupold scope with dual dovetail mounts, NOS Winchester late New Haven M70 stock fitted to action, pillar bedded with fully reinforced channel, second recoil lug in fore end. Total weight empty- 10 lbs. Not a bad shooter either Seems to be particularly fond of both 450 gr Barnes TSXs and 500 gr GS flat point solids. While this one shoots extremely well and IMO looks good, the number one priority for these guns is power with smooth reliability. Designed for large and tough dangerous game like the Cape Buffalo that Ruark so appropriately described in Horn of the Hunter.