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Offline Tallwalker

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Add me to the 45-70 list
« on: December 21, 2009, 06:15:39 AM »
Well, I saw a good used (actually threee of them) Handi in 45-70 the other day so it followed me home. It is an ejector model on and SB-2 frame with wood stock. I sure don't need another rifle, but I do have this stash of .458 cast bullets, and do have the dies, etc., and it looks like it will be fun. I've had a couple of lever guns in that caliber so I'm not really a stranger. Though I paid $225 for it, I'm happy with the deal since it does have good rings, and scope base, but a no account scope, and it's in excellent shape. I have a Weaver 1X-3X scope that will work fine, but I'm debating the Williams Foolproof receiver sight I saw on here recently. I want this gun to be lighter, and handier than my full length Marlin was.
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Re: Add me to the 45-70 list
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2009, 06:26:53 AM »
excellent.
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Re: Add me to the 45-70 list
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2009, 07:10:21 AM »
I think you'll find less felt recoil with the Handi .45-70 over the leverguns.  I'd like to trade my 336 .30-30 in on a Guide Gun, but it was given to me, and I can't very well do that.  The .30-30 is a straight grip, and it kicks unusually hard for a .30-30.  I imagine the recoil on the Guide Gun would be harsh. 

Enjoy your Handi .45-70.....I wouldn't be without mine.

Merry Christmas,

Pete
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Re: Add me to the 45-70 list
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2009, 11:19:59 AM »
welcome to the 45-70 club.... before long thoughts of reaming it out will start stirring in ur head ;D
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Re: Add me to the 45-70 list
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2009, 11:39:59 AM »
Only regrets I have about mine is I don't get to shoot it enough!

It's one of my favorites and that's the problem, It's one of my favorites!   The others I've got are my favorites also!

Just having trouble figuring out which favorite I want to shoot!
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My culled down Handi's are the 45-70, and then I have a few others to keep it company...357 Mag/Max. .45 LC/.454 Casull Carbine, .243 Ultra, and 20 gauge Tracker II.

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Re: Add me to the 45-70 list
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2009, 01:58:29 PM »
Yea, I have quite a few more expensive guns, but I'm always a little sad when there doesn't seem to be room to take my 30-30 Handi along, or I don't have any ammo loaded for it.
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