ReadyontheRight
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Which 45/70 Rifle would you recommend for hunting? I would like to get one for deer hunting this season and possibly use it for a "truck" and camping rifle in the future. I'm leaning way toward the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in stainless steel and adding a red-dot scout scope.
I really don't see taking shots over 100 yards w/ this gun, so will the loss of velocity between an 18.5" barrel vs. the standard 22" barrel matter much?
Are there other 45/70 platforms I should check out? I would like a Trapdoor Springfield someday, but that doesn't seem like the best field gun.
Also - does anyone load blackpowder 45/70 cartridges for their Marlin? It seems like a hoot, but I have not yet started reloading -- preferring to shoot milsurp. What equipment will I need to load blackpowder 45/70 cartridges? Is this a good introduction to reloading or something I should work my way up to?
Thanks!
I really don't see taking shots over 100 yards w/ this gun, so will the loss of velocity between an 18.5" barrel vs. the standard 22" barrel matter much?
Are there other 45/70 platforms I should check out? I would like a Trapdoor Springfield someday, but that doesn't seem like the best field gun.
Also - does anyone load blackpowder 45/70 cartridges for their Marlin? It seems like a hoot, but I have not yet started reloading -- preferring to shoot milsurp. What equipment will I need to load blackpowder 45/70 cartridges? Is this a good introduction to reloading or something I should work my way up to?
Thanks!