Author Topic: Howie, picked up another hog gun (Read 777 times)

oso45-70 · « **on:** August 22, 2004, 05:28:50 PM »

Howie i picked up another marlin GS 45-70 with peep sights and a hi-viss
front sight. It had six rounds through it, The old man sait it kicked all the stuffing out of him, So i traded him a 300win mag for it. Took it out yesterday and was tickled at the way it shot. I really needed another 45-70, ( you know a man can't have too many 45-70s) Take care pard. and stay safe.........Joe...........

howie1968 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2004, 01:33:50 AM »

wow another one, thyat is my dream gun i will have one around january my friend bought one and has ashley ghost sights and a 2.5 scout scope set up in quick detach rings im going to get real busy hunting these next few weeks as bow season opens up around octobetr and ill be hunting deer i hope to kill a couple with my bow as i do not want to end up rifle hunting for deer. then the pigs will be where my heart is at

fortress49 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2004, 05:11:22 AM »

He traded a 45-70 because of recoil for a 300 win mag? Hummm...seems to me he didn't do to well in the trade if recoil was the issue.

Good luck with the new gun! That rifle is also on my wish list.

Matt

oso45-70 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2004, 06:21:12 AM »

Fortress49,
Matt, The 300 win mag i traded him was a1903-a3 with a heavy walnut stock and a pachmyr cushy pad on it and it felt about like a mild 30-06.
This all took place in Reserve NM which is out in the country, So i told the old man to take it out and shoot it to see if he could handle the recoil, Well
he did and liked it very much. Let me add this bit of observation,, THERE IS NO comparison between a light short barreled 45-70 and a heavy long
barreled 300 win. mag. I am not the type to trade an old man a gun he couldent handle just for the sake of making a trade. Have a good day Matt
and stay safe............Joe................

fortress49 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2004, 06:34:43 AM »

That explains it. Those old style rifles tend to be heavy. Plus, those recoil pads sure do work. I shoot an NEF 45/70 which is a light gun like the guide gun. It packs a bit of a wallop but not to bad for me. I just put a limbsaver recoil pad on mine but have not had a chance to shoot it since I did that. I am looking forward to seeing what kind of difference it will make. People who have used them swear by them.

Good luck with your new rifle!

Matt

howie1968 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2004, 07:04:39 AM »

matrt I thought ya was going to come hunt?

fortress49 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2004, 04:33:21 AM »

Hey Howie,

I am ready and willing any time! Just let me know when you are available.

Matt