Recommend me a 45-70.

[Bananatole]

my original thought was a guide gun. but now im not sure. Im open to all suggestions, doesnt have to be a lever.

 

[Hugh J]

I owned a pre Remington Marlin 1895gbl and put a xs ghost ring sight on it sold it to one of my best friends because he was in love with it, replaced it with a Rossi Rio Grande with a Skinner sight. The Rossi is about a pound lighter and I am hard pressed to pick one over the other. They were both fun to shoot but the Rossi is nicer to carry.

 

[Bananatole]

thanks hugh i will put that into consideration.

 

[Mark-II]

I guess it depends what you want. I've a Pedersoli Sharps that I have a blast with, an old 86 Winchester with the nicest action, and I was leaning heavy towards a Ruger No1 in it before a nice one in 30-06 caught me. I had a cheapy Italian Sharps carbine once that was fun, but was a bit crudely made.

It's a cartridge with character

 

[Gatehouse]

I like the old school repro (or original I guess) single shots in 45/70

Much cooler than the levers.

 

[klaus enuff]

I got an 1886 short rifle from epps, they have a bunch in stock. This is my first foray into 45-70 and I am liking it.

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Some sort of single shot, drawing from an early design seems so appropriate for that chambering.

 

[moosefinder]

Done a fair bit of shooting with a gun like Hugh's ...... Liked how they handled and good accuracy.

 

[Gunslinger]

Winchester 1885 High Wall

 

[Bananatole]

i will google all of these. a repeater is my first choice but i like the idea of hot loads in a single shot.

 

[moosefinder]

Maybe look at the Baikal double in 45-70..... they are fun too!

 

[c-fbmi]

The 1885 highwall is truly a fine rifle....the new Winchester/Miroku....I'm talking. An original 1886 ELW in 45-70 is also a wonderful lever or the new repro by Win/Miroku is also very well made. I have a Shilo Sharps that is also very well made in the old 1874 Sharps design. Ruger #1 is a very strong action and is available in 45-70 if you're looking to shoot a short case 458 mag (almost). All depends on your preference. I've also seen several custom bolt 45-70s built on Siamese Mauser.

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Shouldn't it also have a finish that resembles case hardening?

 

[HuntAway]

I have a post Remlin GBL and a pre remlin 1895 CB. The CB happens to be one of the best shooting rifles in my safes. It will shoot 5 shot group 100 yd MOA (center to center) with handloads. My next foray is going to be a single shot possibly in the Pedersoli line up. I'm looking at their # 3 Sporter.

http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/sch...1874-sharps-rifle-1874-sharps-sporting-3.html

HA

 

[Slooshark1]

I have a Browning 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine and new Win 1886 Short Rifle in 45-70 and they're both awesome rifles. Safe queens for sure.

 

[Slooshark1]

My dad has the Ruger #1 in 45-70 and that's his go to gun. Whacked a ton of animals with it.

 

[can14]

I have an old marlin 45/70 and like it. all steel and great wood

 

[Camp Cook]

I have a Marlin 1895GS in 45-70 but my 22" barreled T/C Contender carbine is my favorite 45-70 .

 

[scanner]

The Browning model 71 is a really nice hunting rifle. It's half length mag helps balance the gun, the curved grip on the stock makes working the lever more of a comfort, and the shotgun style butt plate shape of the stock really makes a big difference when bringing the gun to your shoulder (mostly for dogging big game in the bush or sitting on stand for a close running shot).

Plus Browning really does a great job on their fit and finish, nice bluing and wood, etc.

 

[teleman]

Looking at an H&R Handi rifle in 45-70 for myself. Price is nice.