76shuvlinoff
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I've always avoided starting this thread because I don't hunt any more. I just happen to enjoy levers, especially pre Rem Marlin Levers. I own a 56 and 77 39A and a 79 1894c 357. ( I also have a Win 30-30) These are fine for the critters in my neighborhood and they plink well but for some dumb reason I find myself wanting to try on a 45-70. Am I nuts? I am not a fan of huge recoil, I do not reload.. yet. Is 45-70 ammo availability any more of an issue than any other cal these days?
My max recoil producer on hand would be a Rem 870 with 2 3/4" 7/8 and 1 oz slugs. Would that be even close?
I don't know anyone with one to try out but something about this legendary thumper keeps drawing me in. I have not purchased a firearm in well over a year (last was a Colt 6920) and right now I am craving a 45-70 lever or a good coach gun.
BTW all the concern about recoil stems from a mucked up shooting shoulder from loosing a fight with an suv while mounted on my motorcycle in 03. If I run a full mag from my 870 my eyes can get a little wet.... but I'm grinning.
Mark
My max recoil producer on hand would be a Rem 870 with 2 3/4" 7/8 and 1 oz slugs. Would that be even close?
I don't know anyone with one to try out but something about this legendary thumper keeps drawing me in. I have not purchased a firearm in well over a year (last was a Colt 6920) and right now I am craving a 45-70 lever or a good coach gun.
BTW all the concern about recoil stems from a mucked up shooting shoulder from loosing a fight with an suv while mounted on my motorcycle in 03. If I run a full mag from my 870 my eyes can get a little wet.... but I'm grinning.
Mark
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