Solomonson
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What do you think of this rifle in .45-70? I've always wanted a M1885 and for some reason I'm drawn to this kinda weird, short-barreled (16") model.
I would use it for plinking, for deer hunting (easy pickins' as the private ranch I hunt on has an organic vegetable garden that's like a magnet to deer) in addition to my long-time Remington M700 in 30-06 and maybe even for some black powder target shooting?
I'm not sure how much of a handicap the 16" barrel would be -- using both BP and gunpowder?
Thank you.
I would use it for plinking, for deer hunting (easy pickins' as the private ranch I hunt on has an organic vegetable garden that's like a magnet to deer) in addition to my long-time Remington M700 in 30-06 and maybe even for some black powder target shooting?
I'm not sure how much of a handicap the 16" barrel would be -- using both BP and gunpowder?
Thank you.
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