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45-70: U.S. Military cartridge of the late 19th century. .458 caliber bullet, typically 300-500 grains, originally over a nominal 70 grains of black powder. Now loaded (mostly) with smokeless powder.

Kicks like a mule in a light gun, like my 5 pound T-C Contender carbine. Probably too light a caliber for a man who can bench press 1000 pounds, Sunil, so you might want to look into a .50 Alaskan.