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Offline KN

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Which one.
« on: November 23, 2002, 11:02:34 AM »
Between the 45/70 and the 450, If you reload then it doesn't make any difference. If you dont then the 450 will be easyer to find top end loads for. I wouldn't be too comfertable facing a bear with a 35 rem. Just my oppinion. KN
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Marlin Guide Gun .450 or .45-70 or 336D in
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2002, 04:10:19 AM »
I have both a 45-70 and .35 Remington.  Given equal guns, then the 45-70 can deliver more power.  The power is irrelevant if you are mainly hunting deer and bear.  Neither one will range very well, 150 yards being a practical limit for both.  If you use .357 pistol bullets, the 35 Remington makes a fair varmint gun.  The ammo is cheaper and the recoil is less.  Factory ammo for both guns is quite good, but the reloading potential is greater for the 45-70.  My first lever action was a .35 Remington, so I am inclined to that caliber.  The .450 is a good choice, but finding it can be a problem, and I have seen guys with messed up hunts because the nearest ammo supply was 150 miles away.
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None of em'
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2002, 03:17:00 AM »
:-D    .444 Marlin would be my choice.   markc
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« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2002, 11:30:04 AM »
35 remington.  just from experiences i have had.
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Marlin Guide Gun .450 or .45-70 or 336D in
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2002, 02:32:18 AM »
I have a marlin in .35 Rem, and it handles really well.  For hunting blackbear, it has all the power you need at normal ranges here in the east(150 yards and under).  But I wouldnt consider it a stopper like the .45's you mentioned.

If you ever think you might want to use it on elk, you might also want to  step up to the .450.
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