45-70
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UniversalFrost
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+1 for the Sharps
I have always wanted one.
I have the marlin lever in 45/70 and it shoots great and has killed quite a few deer in it's day. If I lived in hog country it would be my choice. 30/40 Kragg is another good round and you can even pick up old springfield rolling blocks for around 500 in decent condition that are chambered in this round and very shootable.
I have always wanted one.
I have the marlin lever in 45/70 and it shoots great and has killed quite a few deer in it's day. If I lived in hog country it would be my choice. 30/40 Kragg is another good round and you can even pick up old springfield rolling blocks for around 500 in decent condition that are chambered in this round and very shootable.
I have the Ruger #1. I have to join the others here in singing the praises of the Ruger. I love the classic lines, and the gun just seems to fit me like a good boot. If you handload you can brew up some pretty incredable loads. It will, of course, kick like a Missouri Jackass.
It all depends
What do you want out of the rifle. I have a Ruger No. 3, a Marlin 1895, and a rebarreled Siamese Mauser. Also a 14" .45/70 barrel for my Contender, but that is another story.
If you believe you may need a rapid second shot (seldom required in this caliber, provided your first shot is good), the Marlin is the way to go. A Winchester is fine, IF you can find one, and afford it.
The Ruger No.3 is a fine gun, with a 22inch barrel, is is as short and handy as a .30-30 carbine. Due to the light weight, it does kick a bit, even with factory loads, but it is not all that bad. And it is as strong as a bank vault.
The Marlin is strong enough for handloaders to significantly increase the performance above factory loads, and is also fairly handy, although bigger and heavier than the No.3, or a .30-30 carbine.
My Siamese Mauser is a full size rifle, the biggest and heaviest of the bunch, and while a repeater, it is not as quick on follow up shots as a lever gun.
I have a friend who shoots a pair of the excellent Italian made Sharps replicas. He scorns my No.3, (jokingly) saying it would kick too much. While No.3s are uncommon these days, the No. 1 is the same basic rifle, with a longer barrel, and a pistolgrip stock.
To the best of my knowledge, no one makes a semi auto in .45-70. Nor am I aware of any pump guns in this caliber. Single shots, of several action types, lever guns, and bolt actions are all I am currently aware of. I understand the small numbers of the Lee-Enfield rifles are being converted to .45-70. One of these would be fairly fast handling, but recoil would be on the stout side.
What do you want out of the rifle. I have a Ruger No. 3, a Marlin 1895, and a rebarreled Siamese Mauser. Also a 14" .45/70 barrel for my Contender, but that is another story.
If you believe you may need a rapid second shot (seldom required in this caliber, provided your first shot is good), the Marlin is the way to go. A Winchester is fine, IF you can find one, and afford it.
The Ruger No.3 is a fine gun, with a 22inch barrel, is is as short and handy as a .30-30 carbine. Due to the light weight, it does kick a bit, even with factory loads, but it is not all that bad. And it is as strong as a bank vault.
The Marlin is strong enough for handloaders to significantly increase the performance above factory loads, and is also fairly handy, although bigger and heavier than the No.3, or a .30-30 carbine.
My Siamese Mauser is a full size rifle, the biggest and heaviest of the bunch, and while a repeater, it is not as quick on follow up shots as a lever gun.
I have a friend who shoots a pair of the excellent Italian made Sharps replicas. He scorns my No.3, (jokingly) saying it would kick too much. While No.3s are uncommon these days, the No. 1 is the same basic rifle, with a longer barrel, and a pistolgrip stock.
To the best of my knowledge, no one makes a semi auto in .45-70. Nor am I aware of any pump guns in this caliber. Single shots, of several action types, lever guns, and bolt actions are all I am currently aware of. I understand the small numbers of the Lee-Enfield rifles are being converted to .45-70. One of these would be fairly fast handling, but recoil would be on the stout side.
MeekAndMild
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Marlin 1895 is all I need. Sure you can get a stronger rifle, but the Marlin will take any game in the continental US. IMHO of course. I'm not liable if you get eaten by a grizzly or clawed by a rabid hamster. 
Coltdriver
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One thing to keep in mind with the 45-70 is the class of 45-70 round you want to shoot.
For example, the Springfield trapdoor rifles are only safe to shoot with the lightest loadings.
At the other end of the spectrum are the Ruger #1's.
The 45-70 is a very versatile cartridge especially if you like to reload. Not all of the rounds you shoot have to beat you to death.
For example, the Springfield trapdoor rifles are only safe to shoot with the lightest loadings.
At the other end of the spectrum are the Ruger #1's.
The 45-70 is a very versatile cartridge especially if you like to reload. Not all of the rounds you shoot have to beat you to death.
Harley Quinn
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Try this site
Might help.
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211377
http://www.reloadammo.com/4570load.htm
HQ
Might help.
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211377
http://www.reloadammo.com/4570load.htm
HQ