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Recommendations: guide gun carbine 45-70
Posted on 10/4/15 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 10/4/15 at 7:11 pm
Subject says it all. I'm interested in picking up a guide gun, lever action carbine in government .45-.70, any advice or reviews appreciated.
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Posted on 10/4/15 at 7:14 pm to Tropic Lightning
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lever action carbine in government .45-.70
Posted on 10/4/15 at 7:20 pm to Tiguar
How exactly is a 400 grain bullet moving out at 1900 fps hipster?
Dude, I'm looking to not get eaten by a grizzly or stamped to death by a Cape Horn buffalo.
.338 Lapua just ain't select fire yet.
Dude, I'm looking to not get eaten by a grizzly or stamped to death by a Cape Horn buffalo.
.338 Lapua just ain't select fire yet.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 7:23 pm to Tropic Lightning
I'm just busting your balls.
there's other calibers ofc that can get the job done but in the end it doesn't matter.
I like marlin lever actions.
here is a compact if you hate yourself.
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there's other calibers ofc that can get the job done but in the end it doesn't matter.
I like marlin lever actions.
here is a compact if you hate yourself.
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Posted on 10/4/15 at 7:32 pm to Tropic Lightning
Marlin take down model.
Get some underwood or buffalo bore ammo
Get some underwood or buffalo bore ammo
Posted on 10/4/15 at 7:33 pm to Tiguar
That gun is pure sex.
Do you have a newer Marlin?
Do you have a newer Marlin?
Posted on 10/4/15 at 7:36 pm to Tropic Lightning
I don't, no. I'm not really a lever action fan, but of the ones I've handled, I've preferred the Marlins.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 8:10 pm to Tropic Lightning
Just bought a Marlin 1895GBL. Sweetest gun in my collection. 45-70 is making a hugh comeback
Posted on 10/4/15 at 8:40 pm to tigerrage
Thanks Dude.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 8:43 pm to Tropic Lightning
What kind of guiding? That's bear caliber.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 8:53 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I actually am not into hunting or guiding.
I will be out and about and not wanting to be food.
Simply tracking and observing. I just want to understand more about what goes on around elk.
I will be out and about and not wanting to be food.
Simply tracking and observing. I just want to understand more about what goes on around elk.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 9:00 pm to Tropic Lightning
The stainless Marlin is top notch. If it's purely for protection in the brush, might I suggest a shotgun? Lead bear spray is pretty effective at close quarters.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 9:08 pm to five_fivesix
At least one shotgun will be making the trip for sure.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 9:15 pm to Tropic Lightning
Just for giggles look up the ballistics of the .50 Beowulf.
Very close to the same ballistics as the .45-70 in an AR platform and a 14 round magazine.
Very close to the same ballistics as the .45-70 in an AR platform and a 14 round magazine.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 10:17 pm to Tropic Lightning
I like Henrys and have an 1894 Winchester in 45-70, all I'm gonna say is put a good recoil pad on it or you won't like it. It's not near as bad as my 45-170 but it is a thumper. It will knock down most big animals but I've never had to use it against a pissed off bear but I'm sure it'll be sufficient with a couple of hits to do the job.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 10:20 pm to Tropic Lightning
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Simply tracking and observing. I just want to understand more about what goes on around elk.
Gotcha.
The Marlin 1895GS 45-70 is a pretty popular item with local guides. Probably second only to a 12 ga for bear protection.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 9:47 am to Tropic Lightning
I have a Marlin 1895 Cowboy in the .45-70 caliber that I'd be willing to part with. It's not the guide gun, but it is a sweet looking gun (octagonal barrel). I've installed a ghost ring site as well as a mold-to-fit Limbsaver on the gun (installed by a gun smith). If interested, let me know. Will let it go for $800 (only 6 rounds down the tube.) I also have about 200 rounds of Hornady LeverEvolution 325 grain ammo, but that would be extra.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 12:42 pm to StreamsOfWhiskey
if you get a 45-70 and are looking for high performance cartridges (not the stuff you buy at Academy or Bass Pro), then go on-line at contact Garrett Cartridges. His stuff is a must if you're contemplating bear or cape buffalo.
Just a word of warning - shooting his stuff in a Marlin Cowboy (what I own) is not a fun experience at a range. Worst kick ever.
Just a word of warning - shooting his stuff in a Marlin Cowboy (what I own) is not a fun experience at a range. Worst kick ever.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 3:07 pm to MAROON
Shooting that 325 grain LeverEvolution ammo was not much fun, either; hence, the LimbSaver. The LimbSaver made all the difference in the world.
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