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Sgt. D
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Posted: August/03/2008 at 22:26 |
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What would be the concensus on max effective range for the 45/70? And as for the 450, where would it place as I have no experience with either. I had not ever been interested in either until I began to read some of your posts. I enjoy carrying the ole 444 now and then and will continue to. But I plan to add a Blr to my collection and am favoring the 45/70. Found a nice one, maybe too nice but pretty don't hurt if the price is right.
I will load ammo for it when I get one so I expect it to do very well for range and accuracy.
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You need to read some of the old pine board test at a mile. If you have the sight adjustment, then it will do it.
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That gun there looks like an 1886 and a sweetie at that.
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there are groups in the west that shoot to 1000 yds with the 45-70-- with black powder, the guns are usually Sharps replicas, but don't bet against them. beautiful piece --- good to go for at least 300 ydss. |
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Big Squeeze
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Concerning the 45-70 vs the 450 Marlin? There is nothing that one can do better than the other. Effective ranges for the 45-70 using the flat nosed bullets depends on what you`re hunting. My guess depending on the loads, from 125 to 150 yards, maybe more. The Hornady lever revolution 45-70 ammo probably offers more range.
However, the reloader has more possibilities using pointed bullets with a 450 Marlin BLR, which uses the detachable box magazine for loading.
Find a lever rifle in the 45-70, which has a detachable box, then you`ll have a 45-70 which would also have the same advantages; the better bullet BC`s, the better trajectories, and the better longer range capabilities that the pointed bullets offer.
Using the 450 Marlin w/ a detachable box, extends the effective hunting ranges another 50 to 100 yards minimum in my estimation using the pointed bullets. In that regard, the advantage clearly goes to the 450 Marlin BLR!
That was a major factor for me in favoring the BLR.
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Yes sir, and if I can round up 1200.00 I may be able to bring it home. I may finish this building project in time but I've got alot of irons in the fire. I'm suppost to pick up a 1887 Winchester 12ga. this week. That will finish the dream my Dad had for his Winchester collection, that is mine now. Can't wait to get it home. The finish is all but gone but it is mechanically excellant. The pics will hit soon after.
I've gotta slow down, my gotta have it is threatenin my health.
me my wife
If I could ever convince her of their appreciable value.
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Take care of Soldiers, Show em how its done and do it with em, Run to the Fight & and hold your ground! I die my men go home! If you're a NCO and this ain't you. GET OUT! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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That is why I have to buy all my guns while I am still single. Avoids a lot of health issues.
Good looking gun!
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It looks pretty nice from here and @ $1200 is priced very good.
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Damn your good!!
As stated, BEAUTIFUL rifle, Sarge!
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You stole the words right out of my mouth Mark!!!!!
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