I just saw a CB Marlin 45-70
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I just saw a CB Marlin 45-70
I thought the cowboy 45-70 was cool.I like the full lengeth Magazine is awesome.You never know when you will shoot a herd of buffalo.Its kinda light for a 45-70.Is it a 26" barrel?it needs a recoil pad for sure.I just had a 45-70 that was bought out of my hands it was $400.Good buys go quick.
26" I love mine. I had the stock cut and a good pad put on; anything more than cowboy loads were a bit harsh for me. With a Marbles Tanger and the WWG Happy Trigger, this is the best shooter I have. If you can find another, jump right on it, you won't be sorry.
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Grizz loads some 525s to 1300 some fps and about 27,000..they are fairly mild and penetrate 12 gal milkjugs of water (Grizz, did I lie? ) You don't need to punish yourself to have a superior hunting round.gon2shoot wrote:I like mine with 405s about 1500 fps, the full-blown 500 grainers make my eyes water
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Guys,gon2shoot wrote:I like mine with 405s about 1500 fps, the full-blown 500 grainers make my eyes water
I don't have a 45-70, but it's me too on the eyes watering thing if I shoot more than about 20 of my 300 or 330 gr T4 loads at the same setting if those loads are above 1900 fps. I think ScottT is on to something with his big/slow loads. While Scott shoots a 500+ gr postel with BP in his Sharps at about 1100 fps, IIRC, I"m gonna find the sweet spot for my T4 and 405s in the big/slow category. If the 405 cain't kill it, I won't shoot it here in central Texas cause its critter more than I got courage to face down. I just need enough velocity for DRT, not DRT times 2 or 3!
I wish they made in shorter barreled versions. It's pretty, but too long and heavy IMO.
The 405 grain Remington factory loads have no recoil to speak of.
The 405 grain Remington factory loads have no recoil to speak of.
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45-70
I think its the coolest 45-70 besides a 1886 Winchester.It even looks old.It has a very light colored stock.Is it as strong as the other 45-70 Marlins.I wonder if it would do good with lever evolution loads?It seemed light to me.It was $600 not too bad I guess.
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45-70
I can probally get this 45-70 cowboy for $500 if I buy the 220 swift with it.It hard to decide too many good buys .I should have bought the 45-70 for $400 also.It was snapped out of my hands.
COWBOY RIFLES
I've got 2 45/70 Cowboy Rifles and one of the LTD? with an octagon barrel and pistol grip. Love 'em!
Don't hold your breath on a 30/30 Cowboy! I've seen 3. Missed the first one when I went back next day. The second was $150 higher at the local scalper with all the exotic stuff. The third was NIB for $400--someone was asleep at the switch--and it went into layaway for two weeks. When the 30/30 gets mentioned, I always get an offer sight unseen
I wish Marlin would bring back the 30/30 Cowboy with 24 or 26 inch octagon barrel, the 24 inch length in the 1894s, and go back to drilling and tapping the receiver for the excellent Lyman #66 series sights. Drill and tap the tang for the Lyman or Marbles tang sights too!
Don't hold your breath on a 30/30 Cowboy! I've seen 3. Missed the first one when I went back next day. The second was $150 higher at the local scalper with all the exotic stuff. The third was NIB for $400--someone was asleep at the switch--and it went into layaway for two weeks. When the 30/30 gets mentioned, I always get an offer sight unseen
I wish Marlin would bring back the 30/30 Cowboy with 24 or 26 inch octagon barrel, the 24 inch length in the 1894s, and go back to drilling and tapping the receiver for the excellent Lyman #66 series sights. Drill and tap the tang for the Lyman or Marbles tang sights too!