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45/70 Govt Rifle
Sig220_Ruger77
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Hey all,
I have a BFR Revolver in 45/70 Govt. I reload for it and as a result have the dies and everything. I was considering getting a rifle in this caliber as well. What are your suggestions? I was looking at the Marlin lever action with the 22" barrel. Any criticism or opinions on these? Thanks.
I have a BFR Revolver in 45/70 Govt. I reload for it and as a result have the dies and everything. I was considering getting a rifle in this caliber as well. What are your suggestions? I was looking at the Marlin lever action with the 22" barrel. Any criticism or opinions on these? Thanks.
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thing is great
at 50 yards it can seriously shoot on big raged hole . . . given the size of the round it is prob bout a 1 - 1 1/2 inch group
has a good scope on the thing
shot it a few times. kicks like a friggin mule but will do the job on any whitetail out there
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They're comfortable to shoot with 405 grain bullets at Trap
Door loads (1320 fps) and up to 150 yards they make a great deer and black bear rifle shooting the same bullet at up to about 1800 fps where the pain starts to set in. They're light and easy to carry and handy to use in thick woods.
If you want a little more power and range and you don't mind a tad more weight and length, look for a bolt action on a Siamese Mauser or P-14 Enfield action. You can shoot the pusssy-cat loads or move up to about 2200 fps with the 405 gr. slug. Darn near the ballistics of the .458 Win. Mag.
Eventually you'll have BOTH. Ask the people that have them!
Forget the 444,- doesn't even compare. Ask the guys that own them.