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Which do you prefer - 45-70 synthetic or Buffalo Classic?

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17 (27.9%)
Buffalo Classic
44 (72.1%)

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Offline petemi

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Re: Which do you prefer - 45-70 synthetic or Buffalo Classic?
« Reply #30 on: February 09, 2011, 01:30:10 AM »
Quote from: Swampman700 on February 08, 2011, 07:15:50 AM
The BC is just too heavy and cumbersome.  I prefer the standard 22" barreled Handi Rifle.

Swampy, here I go agreeing with you again.  I much prefer shorter fast swinging rifles.  My .45-70 and .445 are soon to be cut to 18 inches.  I may loose a little velocity, but the big bears aren't here.

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Re: Which do you prefer - 45-70 synthetic or Buffalo Classic?
« Reply #31 on: February 09, 2011, 04:31:59 AM »
My 45-70 rifles come in a variety of barrel lengths and strengths.  From the original Trapdoors and the BC to the little (dare I say it?) Thompson Contender with the youth stock and 16" barrel.

Others have 18", 22" and a custom 26" barrels.  All on "our" frames.

My personal preference for my kind of hunting, I don't walk well anymore, is the BC.  This rifle's weight and length don't bother me at all because I'm hauling it to one of my stands on the ATV.  A set of shooting sticks make stability much easier and the long sight radius is a big plus with old eyes.  The thump of a big chunk of lead anchors a deer quick and it's extremely effective on coyotes or groundhogs.  Course this is short range shooting, out to about 150 yards or a bit more.  For longer range coyotes and hogs I use a varmint rifle with optics.

The little gun worked great when I still was able to run up and down the hills.  Weighs just over 4.5 pounds but the ammo weighs up in a hurry as you all know.  Recoil with hunting loads was noticeable but manageable with a bit of practice.

Again just my opinion but an 18 to 22 inch barrel would be a good compromise length.  Still have plenty of velocity, easy to swing and easy to carry.  I'd suggest looking into Magna-Porting or similar work to reduce muzzle jump.  It made a difference on my 16" barrel.

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Re: Which do you prefer - 45-70 synthetic or Buffalo Classic?
« Reply #32 on: February 10, 2011, 09:07:31 PM »
The B & C is to heavy for me, I like the short one.

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Re: Which do you prefer - 45-70 synthetic or Buffalo Classic?
« Reply #33 on: February 16, 2011, 05:16:15 PM »
Smart money is probably on synthetic stocks as they are weatherproof.  I love the look and feel of wood.  Would go with Buff Classic on that basis alone.  The Long Barrel is a great bonus especially for long range.
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Re: Which do you prefer - 45-70 synthetic or Buffalo Classic?
« Reply #34 on: February 17, 2011, 02:13:36 AM »
Quote from: rsilvers on January 15, 2011, 07:48:12 AM
I will probably get a Buffalo Classic.

I just want to play around. I don't think I would hunt with it.

Last Shot Show I cam super close to getting a Shiloh Sharps and did not due to the cost and knowing I would never really use it. With a BC, I don't need to justify a reason so much as it does not cost very much.

hunt with it you wont be disappointed.
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