I hunt mostly and usually only punch paper to sight in or check sights. That's why my .45-70 is 22 inch. I don't believe that in the .45-70 you loose a heck of a lot with the 22 inch. The 32 inch can be cut and re-crowned to whatever you've got an itch for. For me, the 32 is too long and heavy for woods work. I'm happy with the shorter one. If I do my part, it drives tacks at 200 yards. The real answer is the .4570 is a great rifle. Enjoy it.
Pete