Way the Vintagers run the event two single shot classes Stalking and Stopping. Light and heavy calibers with some complicated rule on bullet weight and velocity. 405 makes Stopping class just barely or so I am told. No 1s have been made in several interesting Calibers. Light in 257 Roberts, 6.5 x 55, & 7x57 all good choices. Heavy calibers that interest me are the 405, 9.3 & 400/450. I used to shoot a lot of 45/70 and while a good choice for hunting or targets lately like the 40s better . Switched my BPCR to 40/65, big case you don't need unless using black powder.
Another one to think about if a 1885 Winchester is 30/40. Lot of old time hunters liked it a lot. 220 gr 30 caliber bullet has a very good sectional density and is about as powerful rifle as most game needs.
Really lot of things work, best get what you like.
William
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