 Although the .45-75 was nominally superior to the popular .45-70, the weak toggle-link action with its elevator style carrier originally designed for handgun cartridges limited ability of the Model 1876 rifle to safely fire higher pressure loads intended for stronger actions.Within a decade, the Model 1876 advantage of faster loading for subsequent shots was eclipsed by the stronger and smoother Winchester Model 1886 action capable of handling longer cartridges including the .45-70 with varying lengths for 300 and 500 grain bullets.The Kennedy lever-action rifle manufactured by Whitney Arms Company was also chambered for the .45-75.