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Remington 405gr .45-70 ammo in a GG |
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300S&W
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Posted: August/14/2011 at 21:15 |
Figure I'd put this up in case someone needed to know. I had just enough time to check the Marlin GG's poi (so I didn't plug the chrono) and fire 3rds through the chrono before a bunch of storms set in. It was a PERFECT sky for the chrono. 3 shots avged 1260fps @15' (Rem specs say 1330 out of maybe a 22"bbl). Now to develop a load.
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ckk1106
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What length barrel you got? 18.5?
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300S&W
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It's the SIL's but yea 18 1/2". It is FUN to shoot!
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Rancid Coolaid
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I have a handi rifle in 45/70, it makes a big boom, and a big hole.
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My next big bore will be a 45/70... probably. I've had a hankering for a "fun gun" for a while and 45/70 seems to fit the bill. I'm thinking of something in lever action, but am partial to the Ruger #1's for this type of firearm.
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300S&W
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Always thought a .45-70 #3 would be cool. Looks kinda representitive of the same era.
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tahqua
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I like the Remington loads and they shoot okay in my gun.
I also like my Ruger #1 with a 1-4x24 Kahles CSX. I wish it liked the Remington loads better and I would like to try loading down for them. I just love dumping a huge load of 4895 in the case too much, though.........they kick pretty good. |
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Doug
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300S&W
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FINE looking piece,Doug.
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tahqua
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Thanks Earl, it's my latest black bear gun. The balance is sweet. I didn't want to scope it but that Kahles glass with the illumination makes low light hunting very easy in the bear swamps.
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Doug
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I love it...
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tahqua
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Oh yeah, and you know a bit about #1's too! Ruger has always given them special attention per Bill Ruger himself. |
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Doug
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Kickboxer
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To say that I am "partial" to the Ruger #1 is a gross understatement. I almost bought one in 45/70 while I was in Iraq, but got "distracted" and didn't close the auction. I WILL have one soon. It will be hard to get it looking as nice as yours, though.
What a great rifle...
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300S&W
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Yes it is! I missed out (had no money) on a NICE used #1 Tropical in .375 H&H back in the late 70's. I still wake up with cold sweats.
Anyways,here's my SIL's GG. VERY handy package.
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tahqua
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That is cool looking with that short tube. It looks like it would be easy to carry all day.
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Doug
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