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Is anybody here as crazy about the 45/70 as I am. Got one for Christmas, Love it, would 'nt trade it, or sell it. The people down the road think I am crazy for shooting rats with my 45/70. Live in the country, farmers always plowing fields. It is so neat to watch the rats blow into mush when that 360gr bullet hits the target, can't find anything but gooooooo!. Bet you all think I am crazy too. OK I am. Hope everybody has a great time pulling the trigger. Remember: sight alignment, breathing, trigger pull.
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Welcome loader44. Glad to see you here! Not familiar with the 45-70, but have wanted to try it. Thought about a rolling block whenever Antique Dr gets that Cimarron FireArms Co. line in.
LIKTOSHOOT
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loader44...Welcome!! I use a 45/70 Marlin GG with Ashley Ghost`s to stake small pigs with. Use Garrett Hammerheads(cast) 385gr....moving about 1400fps......waitin for a 45/90 or 100.....but don`t think it will happen.....LTS
"POOFBANNED" Huh?
Alphamale
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Welcome to the board loader44
"Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyranize their teachers."--Socrates (470-399 B.C.)
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Welcome Aboard loader44!
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(7/9/01 11:32:31 pm)
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Ditto what the others said, L44 -
Have been interested in the 45-70 caliber for some time, just slow making up my mind to go get one. Have a .375 Winchester, which is a lengthened 38-55 - looks like a small version of the 45-70!
Keep below the ridgeline!
Xracer
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(7/10/01 7:47:39 am)
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Welcome loader44!
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(7/10/01 9:09:06 am)
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Welcome loader44
sounds like LTS has the same gun as me right down to the sights, cast my own bullets though, the hollow base single cavity from Lee works real good, what powder works best for you?
IF YOU VALUE YOUR FREEDOM, THANK A VET!
Chief 101
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(7/10/01 10:45:14 pm)
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Welcome loader44
I'v been thinking about getting a 45/70. Which one do you have? The only one I'v been warned to stay away from is the New England arms single shot...a buddy tells me it will jar the fillings out of your teeth.......lol
Been drool...uh looking at a ruger #1
Steve
kdubaz
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(7/10/01 11:02:53 pm)
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I'll gar-un-tee, Chief - you get a Ruger #l in 45-70 and you'll never look back!
Have had several #l's - still have one in 25-06. Wouldn't trade it for the world...........
Keep below the ridgeline!
WyomingSwede
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(7/15/01 8:48:00 am)
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I kinda favor 405 gr cast bullets....make a large splat and expand really well. I shoot a Marlin GG with Ashley receiver sights also. I love that guide gun....portable...good saddle gun...and packs a wallop. regards swede
Wyoming Swede
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(7/15/01 11:47:54 am)
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Hey Swede
does your GG start leading on the top ports after 50+ rounds? have been using roughly same load as you 50 gr 4064 w/405 cast
Regards
Fredneck
loader44
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(8/10/01 3:31:20 pm)
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Lets see if I can answer all of the questions, I have the Marlin GG, use Accurate 2015 powder, cheated a bit, put my Fathers ( never opened from 1969, have original receipt ) scope on it, use 360gr Molly coated bullets, they will cycle thru the action, have put about 600rds down range in 8 months, ( need to go to the range more often ), have had NO PROBLEM with leading with the Molly coated bullets. And my neighboors Still think I am crazy, somebody just moved in this O L D house next to my property, and the rats and mice are everywhere. My son uses his 30/30 and I shoot them " OF COURSE " with the 45/70. Makes sence to me. One shot , one kill. BTW , thanks to all for the warm welcome, much better here than the other place. Take Care. Eric.
Xracer
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(8/10/01 3:40:16 pm)
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Glad ya like it here loader. Hope you'll become a regular.
BTW, what do ya use on squirrels.....a .600 Nitro Express?
LIKTOSHOOT
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(8/10/01 4:02:38 pm)
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...i prefer the old .577 NE myself, for squirrels anyway
"am not" R2
WyomingSwede
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(8/10/01 5:21:59 pm)
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I Must have a harder lead in my cast bullets....I havent had any leading problems whatsoever...and Im at about 400 cast bullets out of a 500 rnd box. I do like that load and in my opinion you just cant beat that guide gun. regards swede
Wyoming Swede
kdubaz
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(8/10/01 6:41:41 pm)
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Yeah, LTS -
When you "bark-'um", that ol' .577 Nitro SxS works real well!
Keep below the ridgeline!
Bob In St Louis
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(8/10/01 8:11:16 pm)
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I have a grenade launcher mounted on my 30-06 FN49 for taking down them monster coyotes.
Crusty Cruffler of Fine Spanish Pistols - Eibar Rules!
LIKTOSHOOT
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(8/10/01 8:51:48 pm)
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Yep Kdub, but some won`t know that barkin ain`t a sound a squirrel makes lest hit by grazing fire..........
"am not" R2
loader44
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(8/10/01 10:06:32 pm)
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Well, yall know that everthing down here in the great state of Texas is BIGGER than anyplace else. ever seen one of those monster jackalopes, Almost killed my little puppy dog it was so big (Great Dane Puppy, about 140lbs ) and the rats are as big as pit bulls. I keep telling my wife I need a bigger gun for the killer roaming packs of armadillos, I think a 50 BMG would fit that bill just fine. Well, I hope I have'nt driven yall crazy with my rambeling. Take care.
kdubaz
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(8/11/01 12:01:30 am)
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Well, Loader -
I find that any excuse or alibi that gets bought off is well worth it - if'n you can sell the .50 BMG as the home varmit eradicator, why, hang tuff!
Keep below the ridgeline!
LIKTOSHOOT
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(8/11/01 12:33:01 am)
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DANG!! another Texican...guess we are the controllers of the board now. HAWGIN RULES!!!!!!
"am not" R2
TallTLynn
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(8/11/01 8:29:25 am)
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There are more Texans on the board LTS because you guys all just love to talk and tell stories.
However, the 45/70 is a nice weapon.
loader44
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(8/12/01 4:42:07 pm)
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Liktoshoot, you in Texas also? Where abouts ?
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(7/9/01 6:41:14 pm)
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Is anybody here as crazy about the 45/70 as I am. Got one for Christmas, Love it, would 'nt trade it, or sell it. The people down the road think I am crazy for shooting rats with my 45/70. Live in the country, farmers always plowing fields. It is so neat to watch the rats blow into mush when that 360gr bullet hits the target, can't find anything but gooooooo!. Bet you all think I am crazy too. OK I am. Hope everybody has a great time pulling the trigger. Remember: sight alignment, breathing, trigger pull.
tuckerd1
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Posts: 274
(7/9/01 7:03:26 pm)
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Welcome loader44. Glad to see you here! Not familiar with the 45-70, but have wanted to try it. Thought about a rolling block whenever Antique Dr gets that Cimarron FireArms Co. line in.
LIKTOSHOOT
Senior Chief Moderator Staff
Posts: 1370
(7/9/01 7:12:22 pm)
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loader44...Welcome!! I use a 45/70 Marlin GG with Ashley Ghost`s to stake small pigs with. Use Garrett Hammerheads(cast) 385gr....moving about 1400fps......waitin for a 45/90 or 100.....but don`t think it will happen.....LTS
"POOFBANNED" Huh?
Alphamale
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Posts: 467
(7/9/01 7:16:07 pm)
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Welcome to the board loader44
"Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyranize their teachers."--Socrates (470-399 B.C.)
Tac401
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(7/9/01 8:05:32 pm)
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Welcome Aboard loader44!
kdubaz
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Posts: 189
(7/9/01 11:32:31 pm)
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Ditto what the others said, L44 -
Have been interested in the 45-70 caliber for some time, just slow making up my mind to go get one. Have a .375 Winchester, which is a lengthened 38-55 - looks like a small version of the 45-70!
Keep below the ridgeline!
Xracer
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Posts: 572
(7/10/01 7:47:39 am)
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Welcome loader44!
Mesen
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Posts: 125
(7/10/01 9:09:06 am)
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Welcome loader44
sounds like LTS has the same gun as me right down to the sights, cast my own bullets though, the hollow base single cavity from Lee works real good, what powder works best for you?
IF YOU VALUE YOUR FREEDOM, THANK A VET!
Chief 101
V.I.P. Member
Posts: 35
(7/10/01 10:45:14 pm)
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Welcome loader44
I'v been thinking about getting a 45/70. Which one do you have? The only one I'v been warned to stay away from is the New England arms single shot...a buddy tells me it will jar the fillings out of your teeth.......lol
Been drool...uh looking at a ruger #1
Steve
kdubaz
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Posts: 207
(7/10/01 11:02:53 pm)
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I'll gar-un-tee, Chief - you get a Ruger #l in 45-70 and you'll never look back!
Have had several #l's - still have one in 25-06. Wouldn't trade it for the world...........
Keep below the ridgeline!
WyomingSwede
Moderator
Posts: 53
(7/15/01 8:48:00 am)
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I kinda favor 405 gr cast bullets....make a large splat and expand really well. I shoot a Marlin GG with Ashley receiver sights also. I love that guide gun....portable...good saddle gun...and packs a wallop. regards swede
Wyoming Swede
the real fredneck
V.I.P. Member
Posts: 148
(7/15/01 11:47:54 am)
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Hey Swede
does your GG start leading on the top ports after 50+ rounds? have been using roughly same load as you 50 gr 4064 w/405 cast
Regards
Fredneck
loader44
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Posts: 4
(8/10/01 3:31:20 pm)
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Lets see if I can answer all of the questions, I have the Marlin GG, use Accurate 2015 powder, cheated a bit, put my Fathers ( never opened from 1969, have original receipt ) scope on it, use 360gr Molly coated bullets, they will cycle thru the action, have put about 600rds down range in 8 months, ( need to go to the range more often ), have had NO PROBLEM with leading with the Molly coated bullets. And my neighboors Still think I am crazy, somebody just moved in this O L D house next to my property, and the rats and mice are everywhere. My son uses his 30/30 and I shoot them " OF COURSE " with the 45/70. Makes sence to me. One shot , one kill. BTW , thanks to all for the warm welcome, much better here than the other place. Take Care. Eric.
Xracer
Moderator
Posts: 762
(8/10/01 3:40:16 pm)
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Glad ya like it here loader. Hope you'll become a regular.
BTW, what do ya use on squirrels.....a .600 Nitro Express?
LIKTOSHOOT
Senior Chief Moderator Staff
Posts: 1798
(8/10/01 4:02:38 pm)
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...i prefer the old .577 NE myself, for squirrels anyway
"am not" R2
WyomingSwede
Moderator
Posts: 76
(8/10/01 5:21:59 pm)
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I Must have a harder lead in my cast bullets....I havent had any leading problems whatsoever...and Im at about 400 cast bullets out of a 500 rnd box. I do like that load and in my opinion you just cant beat that guide gun. regards swede
Wyoming Swede
kdubaz
Moderator
Posts: 495
(8/10/01 6:41:41 pm)
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Yeah, LTS -
When you "bark-'um", that ol' .577 Nitro SxS works real well!
Keep below the ridgeline!
Bob In St Louis
Senior Chief Moderator Staff
Posts: 881
(8/10/01 8:11:16 pm)
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I have a grenade launcher mounted on my 30-06 FN49 for taking down them monster coyotes.
Crusty Cruffler of Fine Spanish Pistols - Eibar Rules!
LIKTOSHOOT
Senior Chief Moderator Staff
Posts: 1805
(8/10/01 8:51:48 pm)
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Yep Kdub, but some won`t know that barkin ain`t a sound a squirrel makes lest hit by grazing fire..........
"am not" R2
loader44
Member
Posts: 5
(8/10/01 10:06:32 pm)
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Well, yall know that everthing down here in the great state of Texas is BIGGER than anyplace else. ever seen one of those monster jackalopes, Almost killed my little puppy dog it was so big (Great Dane Puppy, about 140lbs ) and the rats are as big as pit bulls. I keep telling my wife I need a bigger gun for the killer roaming packs of armadillos, I think a 50 BMG would fit that bill just fine. Well, I hope I have'nt driven yall crazy with my rambeling. Take care.
kdubaz
Moderator
Posts: 500
(8/11/01 12:01:30 am)
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Well, Loader -
I find that any excuse or alibi that gets bought off is well worth it - if'n you can sell the .50 BMG as the home varmit eradicator, why, hang tuff!
Keep below the ridgeline!
LIKTOSHOOT
Senior Chief Moderator Staff
Posts: 1818
(8/11/01 12:33:01 am)
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DANG!! another Texican...guess we are the controllers of the board now. HAWGIN RULES!!!!!!
"am not" R2
TallTLynn
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Posts: 1623
(8/11/01 8:29:25 am)
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There are more Texans on the board LTS because you guys all just love to talk and tell stories.
However, the 45/70 is a nice weapon.
loader44
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(8/12/01 4:42:07 pm)
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Liktoshoot, you in Texas also? Where abouts ?