1895 45/70 short barrel ?

[turkeyeye]

I have a New England Handi in 45/70 and have thought about getting a Marlin 1895.  Is the short barrel of the guide gun a handi-cap in velocity or accuracy.

I know that the short barrel will reduce velocity, but is it that big of a deal with a 45/70

What kind of accuracy do you get with these?

[Cottonwood]

Believe me you are not handicapped at all with a 18.5" barreled 1895 Guide Gun....  The 45-70 from mild to wild will put anything down in north america on two or four legs.

[davem270win]

I've just bought a guide gun in 45-70 and have been working up handloads for it. I don't think I have ever had a rifle - lever, bolt, pump - shoot as consistently well with a variety of handloads. I've put about 120 rounds thru it, and I have already shot 7 or 8 3-shot groups (100 yd) that went 1" or less. This both with 300 & 350 grain bullets, 1-4x scope.

[pathfinder]

What kind of accuracy do you get with these?

50 yards front rested my 1895GS does this with open sights and mid 40's eyes.
http://www.grovestreet.com/jsp/onepic.jsp?id=1206746

Velocity difference in 18.5" vs 22" in my marlins is only about 100 fps at loads in the 1400-1800 fps range.

[Cottonwood]

Very nice group indeed Pathfinder