I looked at a Sabatti 45-70 today in Cabela's and noticed that the action was quite small. The rep told me that the 45-70's were put on smaller frames. Overall I was quite impressed with the rifle. I shoot a chapuis 470 and for what its worth I think that the quality is comparable. I also tried to get a dealer order me one through USSG but Cabelas has exclusive rights on them for the first 2 years of imports. I'll either have to wait or come up with some extra cash to get them at Cabelas.