The American Sharps Shooters, 2015-3

[Tom Herman]

Tom, Gietz said we might cut you some slack, huh? We'll do better than that. How about coming out for the shoot and using my '74 Hartford in .45/70 with carbine loads? Those will make you a real believer in how much fun it is to shoot a .45/70. It's on me, I'll load the ammo and I'll even clean the gun afterwards. And if that is too tame for you, how about using an 11 pound '74 in .50/70 shooting 450 grain bullets? Whatever, we'll get you fixed up. And if you can make a practice day before the match you can try those guns to see what you want to use. I'll supply the X-sticks too. Shoot sharp, Mike

Mike, I am simply speechless! I appreciate your kindness and generosity. I look forward to your invitation and will gladly take you up on it!
I think I'll be able to handle the Carbine loads just fine, and probably the Rifle loads as well... I wonder if there is appreciable difference in recoil? I'm assuming the .50/70 is slightly heavier than the .45-70 Hartford.
This begs the question: All things being equal (bullet weight/powder charge/rifle weight), would the recoil be the same irregardless if one is firing a .45-70 or a .50-70 rifle?
Many Thanks!

-Tom