RW> Plus they had a few repeating rifles among them.
 
That didn't hurt.
 
RW> He and his men were also victims of 'divide and conquer' tactics...
 
Proving the Lakotas weren't dumb savages.
 
RW> I'd take one on with a Marlin lever action .45/70, using modern nitro
RW> powder. The major problem would be that the magazine only holds 4 rounds.
RW> If you miss even one shot, you may be in trouble. Just in case, I'd also
RW> pack my Ruger (I know you hate them) .44 magnum SAA.
 
Nah.  I want an automatic rifle like the M1 Garand, but modified to accept
a clip from the bottom like the M1 carbine.  About 4 .30-06s in the area of
the heart should do it.  NEVER aim at the head.  You always aim at the
broadest part of a body to ensure hitting it.  Head shots are western
gossip put out by the foolhardy.
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

... I thought you would've ducked....        honest.
--- D'Bridge 3.33