New 45-70 range results

[303carbine]

I got a new 45-70 Marlin 1895 from the EE and tried some 420 grain cast "Green" bullets. This 1895 has the pistol grip and a 22 inch barrel with Ballard type rifling,the guide guns I had were tough on the knuckles with the straight lever.
At 80 yards I got it to group into 2 inches with the factory sights.
I think I did ok with the big irons on the Marlin, a scope will improve things .

 

[vagrantviking]

Thats not bad at all.

Hows the punishment thou? Could you do the same group with the last 5 rounds in the box after shooting the first 15?

 

[303carbine]

Thats not bad at all.

Hows the punishment thou? Could you do the same group with the last 5 rounds in the box after shooting the first 15?

I shot 35 rounds and after a couple sight adjustments I got the last groups.It's a pleasant cannon to shoot...............really.
Gotta dig out those 520 grainers to load up.......

 

[vagrantviking]

I've shot a lot of 45-70 with big slugs and black powder. Even in a 10 or 12 pound gun I've found that its nice to stop after 50 or 60 rounds.

Don't remember ever shooting one in a lever gun though. Might have to find me one someday. (now item 486 on the list of things to get. )

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

The lever big bores are fun to shoot. Lots of oommphh and quick to go thru carts. I love the feel and sound from my Marlin cowboy in 45-70. I find that 40-60 shells is enough at a time tho'. I am just trying out different weights and some cast versus jacketted.

 

[mpjustin]

good to see your putting it to work John