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[gruggier]

Hey all.     This is a great web site.  I found it doing research on the Marlin 1895 CB 45/70.  Which thanks to the knowledgeable on this site, I ordered one Friday night.     I already own the stainless guide gun in 45/70, so the 1895 CB will be my second Marlin.  What awesome lever action rifles.  Wish I could just afford all of them.  

Now for some questions.

You think the Garrett ammo will work fine in the 1895?   The 540 grain cartridge that is.  

GARRETT'S 45-70  AMMO
$50 / 20 CTGS

540-GR SUPER-HARD-CAST GAS-CHECKED HAMMERHEAD AT 1550-FPS

THIS 45-70  AMMUNITION IS RECOMMENDED FOR USE ONLY IN MODERN MARLIN RIFLES.

ENERGY: 2880 FT/LBS; TAYLOR KNOCKOUT VALUE: 55; MEPLAT: .360"; CHAMBER PRESSURE: 35,000-PSI; SECTIONAL DENSITY: .368; TRAJECTORY: +1.5" @ 50-YDS; ZERO @ 100-YDS; -6.5" @ 150-YDS

http://www.garrettcartridges.com/products.asp
 
How far could the 1895 shoot accurately?  Would you put a scope on it?

Would any one shoot a Grizzly or a Kodiak with the 45/70?  Just curious.  I figure with some distance and the right cartridge this rifle should be fine.  

The Garrett web site has a whole bunch of info on game taken with there ammo.  It's pretty interesting.

http://www.garrettcartridges.com/default.asp

http://www.garrettcartridges.com/trophys.asp

Thanks all and looking forward for your responses.

[Rustyinfla]

If you'll check the back issues of Rifle magazine you'll find two articles written by Brian Pearce. He tells of taking an 1895 to Africa. He was using the Corbon 405 grain loads. I'd say that 405 is as heavy as you need to go. Brian shot all the way thru a cape buff with the 405's and still went on to kills a cow on the other side of the intended target. I don't think you could ask for more than that.

            Rusty <><