My question is not related to the difference in the 45-70 and the 450, let's assume they are the same for this comparison. Has anyone used the following models and have reason to prefer one over the other:



Browning BLR Lightweight `81

Marlin 1895M

Marlin 1958MR

Winchester 1886 Extra Light

Winchester Model 94 Timber



What are the pros and cons?

How is the recoil different?

Is the Browning able to handle greater pressures?