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Offline McLernon

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #30 on: February 16, 2007, 01:11:17 PM »
Hey guys, check out the poll in the Handi centre fire forum. 45-70 wins over 30-30. That seals it then it really is just the 45-70 or maybe two of them, one lever action and one Handy ;D

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #31 on: February 16, 2007, 05:55:23 PM »
A few years ago I decided I needed one lever action rifle. So,,,I bought an 1895  45/70. Now I am thinking I would like a 38/55, or a 35?

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #32 on: February 16, 2007, 07:03:24 PM »
Quote from: McLernon on February 16, 2007, 01:11:17 PM
Hey guys, check out the poll in the Handi centre fire forum. 45-70 wins over 30-30. That seals it then it really is just the 45-70 or maybe two of them, one lever action and one Handy ;D

Mc ;D

Don't be so Quick Mc...You already got one of the best 45-70's...Don't be so eager to discount what thousands of folks know...The 30-30 is a great round...especially in a Handi...It's a great round in a Marlin too...Do yourself a favor and have both...you won't regret it...

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #33 on: February 20, 2007, 01:41:28 PM »
Already got in Marlin Mac ;D

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #34 on: February 21, 2007, 01:57:33 PM »
THe 45-70 Marlin is more accurate than a full tube mag 30-30 right? ;D

Mc ;D
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #35 on: February 21, 2007, 02:59:45 PM »
Quote from: McLernon on February 21, 2007, 01:57:33 PM
THe 45-70 Marlin is more accurate than a full tube mag 30-30 right? ;D

Mc ;D

Sure, if the 30-30 is a Winchester  ;D
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #36 on: February 21, 2007, 04:31:33 PM »
Most Marlin .30-30s will shoot MOA with the right ammo.
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #37 on: February 21, 2007, 07:07:32 PM »
Oh man, you guys have me hooked on these lever guns.  ;D

See what I get for reading this.  :)

I want the 45-70 in either the 1894, 26" Cowboy version, or even the 22" Classic 1895 would be sweet.

The plain 336C in 30-30, has to be an SS.

Then I want the Blue/Walnut 336C in 35 Rem, lol

This is addicting... ;)

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #38 on: February 22, 2007, 12:34:15 AM »
I also want a .35 Remington too, but I wish they offered it in a short barreled version like the Guide Gun.  A M39 with a straight stock and short barrel would be nice too.  The Cowboy with an 18" barrel would sell well IMO.
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #39 on: February 25, 2007, 04:34:31 PM »
[I also want a .35 Remington too, but I wish they offered it in a short barreled version like the Guide Gun.]

Marlin once did - just like they did with the .357 1894CP, the .44mag 1894P, & the .444P.
In a .35, you need to look for a Model 336D for a newer "Guide"-type gun - or either a "Texan" or "Maurader" in an older M336, both getting rather pricey if you can find one.

IIRC, the only caliber not made in a "Guide" config is the .30-30.
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #40 on: February 26, 2007, 10:46:47 AM »
The 45-70 can be loaded 'down' for deer and 'up' for bear. The 30-30 just isn't enough for bear. The straight sides of the 45-70 cartridge I think are at least part of the reason it can be loaded down so low and up so high safely.

Mc ;D
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #41 on: March 04, 2007, 05:32:49 AM »


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The 30-30 just isn't enough for bear.

Well...I wouldn't say that...Load a 30-30 up on the warm side with a 170 grain Nosler Partition and I think it will handle most things that crawl out of the bush...Granted...it wouldn't be my first choice if going after some of the biggest bears on Kodiak...but I wouldn't be afraid being in bear country if I only had a 30-30 along...Also... I would be willing to wager a bunch of bears have been taken over years with it...not to mention elk..when folks were hunting...You are right though...I would much prefer having my 45-70 along...if specifically hunting big bears...but if truth be told...I wouldn't specifically use either one...and use something else...

Trying to say 1 is better than the other or having to choose 1 over the other to a bunch of lever gun fans and getting a definitive answer in favor of one...when both are truly loved is a waste of time :D :D :D :D :D These guys love them all...and wouldn't choose to not own several of each ;)

Pick up a XLR to go along with your 45-70..and make a matched pair in your Handi's too...you'll see they both will become your favorites...and you'll have a heck of a time deciding which to hunt with

Mac

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #42 on: March 04, 2007, 07:10:53 AM »
Quote from: McLernon on February 26, 2007, 10:46:47 AM
The 45-70 can be loaded 'down' for deer and 'up' for bear. The 30-30 just isn't enough for bear. The straight sides of the 45-70 cartridge I think are at least part of the reason it can be loaded down so low and up so high safely.

Mc ;D

I don't up or down load for deer or bear with my 45-70, I use the same bullet and load for either. As far as the 30-30, it is enough gun for black bear. Now if your talking Brown bear that is a different story.  JMHO.
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #43 on: March 04, 2007, 07:42:16 AM »
Some of dem black bear's is very big and they're good climbers and they can out run you on an ATV. Better use a 45-70 and be sure. ;D

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #44 on: March 04, 2007, 09:35:04 AM »
I prefer the 45-70 myself for black bear, but that's because I like them big bore's.  ;D
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #45 on: March 04, 2007, 10:02:55 AM »
This has been a fun thread for me thanks to all you good natured folks out there. I have and like my 336 thuty-thuty but I honestly would not have bought one if I had known then what I know now about the 45-70. My XLR at mid-trapdoor loads is like shooting my BB gun again, it's that much fun.

I am looking for another 45-70 in a Handi now. Or maybe I'll get the 1895 Classic or Guide gun-----------a bit of Marlinitis setting in perhaps. ;D

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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #46 on: March 04, 2007, 10:42:48 AM »
The .30-30 is much cheaper to shoot, & it's recoil is non-existant.  I like and have both.
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Re: Choose 45-70 Over the 30-30
« Reply #47 on: March 05, 2007, 12:51:01 PM »
The 45-70 wins over the 30-30 in poll more than 2 to 1. Yes the 45-70 is the one ;)

Mc ;)
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Re: The 45-70 Wins over all Competion in Poll
« Reply #48 on: March 05, 2007, 02:02:54 PM »
I'd really like to find a nice .32 winchester special in a Marlin lever action......at an affordable price......
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Re: The 45-70 Wins over all Competion in Poll
« Reply #49 on: March 21, 2007, 03:58:12 AM »
Quote from: McLernon on February 12, 2007, 11:31:59 AM
The 45-70 is a very flexible cartridge to load. It can be loaded down to 1300 fps for plinking or up to 2200fps for hunting large game. I don't know if the Marlin will take the 400gr and up bullets but it will handle the 350 gr. and that's plenty for deer or elk. Before you buy the ole trusty thuty-thuty take a good look at the 45-70. Marlin makes it in three models with barrel lengths from 18-1/2 inches to 24 inches. ;D

Mc ;D

Just an FYI on what the Marlin 1895 or GG will hold .45-70 525-gr Pile-Driver  ;D  ;D

Now you don't have to use these for all your shooting, but I think you get my point here.... from mild to wild the Guide Gun can handle it.
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Re: The 45-70 Wins over all Competion in Poll
« Reply #50 on: March 22, 2007, 02:42:08 PM »
Hi Montanan:

Those aren't long bullets they're short arrows ;D

Mc ;)
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Re: The 45-70 Wins over all Competion in Poll
« Reply #51 on: March 23, 2007, 01:14:28 AM »
If you want a big bullet, contact Range Rick, he has some 720 GRAIN FNGC for the 45-70.  :o
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Re: The 45-70 Wins over all Competion in Poll
« Reply #52 on: March 29, 2007, 07:56:26 AM »
I have an 1895GS, non-ported.  It is my favorite rifle and is so much fun to experiment with different loads.  Trouble is, it is great with everything I try in it so I can't decide on just one formula.  It shoots lead bullets as well as expensive jacketed bullets so I love to try them.  I once got two large pigs with one shot using a 460 gr. hammerhead at 1550fps, open sights and first time hunting with it.  I guess that experience was just the start of my enjoyment with this rifle.  Looks and carries great. 
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Re: The 45-70 Wins over all Competion in Poll
« Reply #53 on: March 29, 2007, 11:26:40 AM »
I have a  Guide gun in 45-70. I'm working up loads for the 525 grain Beartooth and plinking loads with homecast 340 grainers.  I also have a 44 cowboy that I enjoy, but am gonna put a recoil pad on as I am a wimp. It isn't so much a heavy recoil as sharp.  Next comes trying loads with Lee's 310 cast gascheck. I hope I can make it shoot with the slow twist in the Marlin.   I've been wanting a 35 Remington, so I guess the question is:

Lloyd Smale......Does your girlfriend (the one who owns a 35 Rem) .............  have a sister? :)
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