In my travels last week I came across a kodiak double rifle. I found the price to hard to refuse and it became mine last night. I was very surprised on how nice it is. Its not an old British or even a popular caliber. But I different rifle for DG and this should fit the bill for most North American game and will do nicely for plainsgame if I get back. Gonna shoot it some tonight and get some better loads for this weekend. Ill let you all know how she shoots.
Dean

Tonto,
which caliber? the cartridge gun is available it several, the most popular being 45/70.

there's several here that have had them reworked to 450ne#2, if you do a search.

congrats
jeffe

Jeff
Its the 45/70 I like 45/70 I took a few nice animals with a 45/70 sharps in RSA. My sharps could only shoot the 405gr govt loads. I believe this one can shoot a least the 300gr hot loads.
I might look into a rebore some day but for now the only DG I could see in its future is a cat spotted or a mountain lion. But with the boys headed for school I got all kinds of time before that happens.
Dean