Outlaw99
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I tried shooting a ladder sight for a few years, my eyes couldn’t make it work. Took this buck earlier this month at 190 yards; he never took a step.
Who's shooting a 45-70?
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BrentD
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Nothing wrong with that! That's a mighty fine buck. Hope to find one just like him in the next 21 days.
Outlaw99
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Thank you. my Shoulder didn’t enjoy getting it dialed in, but it sure is a blast once it gets there.
Same. Was totally against the Henry’s first centerfire models without the loading gate. Then they added one bit left the tube loading. Makes no sense to me.
If you’re a reloader the lever revolution bullets look pretty impressive. I’ve not shot them but the ballistics and expansion look solid
I’m a purist on it. 70 grains of 2F, 405 grain cast bullet and a magnum primer. But that’s not for everyone
Congrats on the new rifle
I’m a purist on it. 70 grains of 2F, 405 grain cast bullet and a magnum primer. But that’s not for everyone
Congrats on the new rifle
What a great thread. Love the gun and caliber. So much history. I only use mine for spring bear. I shoot quite a bit using skinner sight. I limit my shots to 100 on animals. Which just the decision you make, a couple times I've wished I had my '06 when I had to let bears walk away.
Caseknife
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Can you use Marlin 1895 load data in the Henry? I would think so, it is obviously not a Springfield Trapdoor action, but don't know what Henry says. If so, I would try 250 or 300 gr Barnes TSX FN.
A207X2
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With these modern Henry rifles you can shoot away with modern ammunition without the trapdoor issues
LuketheDog
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Have you guys seen the first Ruger-made Marlin 45-70s are coming out? Wouldn't mind one of those...
A207X2
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Yes, I read that. I don't know much about it, but I would expect that QC will be pretty good. Every Ruger I've owned had been very precise machines.
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Love it with just the peep sight and hornady 350s!
Nick87
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Been intrigued by the 45-70 since I was a kid. Some day!
Been that way for me too, with lever rifles in general. I really need to buy a Marlin lever!
quiet22
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My only rifle currently and maybe into the future…Marlin JM GS
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Big Slick
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I sure do want one. It’s on my to do list.
quiet22
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Forgot to mention in my photo tour above that preferred ammo is a light Hornady factory 250 grain mono-metal....1 moa.....but limited to 200 yards for larger game as energy drops rapidly......Calif limits us to lead free/expanding....so can't be too picky when hunting in-state.
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quiet22
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Never had one of my recipients of my 45-70 report excessive noise upon receipt...but, upon your insistence, I could ask them again.
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This may ruffle feathers but I can’t convince myself to put a scope on my 1895sbl. I never saw the Duke have one so I hesitate with the idea of a scope on top of a Marlin.
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peterk1234
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Love my 45-70 guide gun. Lot of fun for the reloader because you can do so much with it. So far I have only reloaded with 405 grain. I have a nice easy shooting load that is accurate. I have a max load for some shoulder busting fun, although I do not trust it past 50 yards at best. But it is a hoot to shoot. Especially for those who have never shot it before.
