This is another I want this gun

[tufftom4]

I would love to shoot this gun and see how it compares to my old 30-30. https://www.getzone.com/sootchzone-henry-45-70-government-lever-action/?trk_msg=4PLNAAA2ARE47DV3HFUKVCSFU0&trk_contact=EIL7QSI4Q4QCDPOM62R5MP3EEC&trk_sid=NOHS2KMLEO0UABPL7NPPQLHQ8G

[RandyR]

The 45-70 is a punishing cartridge. I say that having owned and shot an old US Govt Trapdoor for several years.

[zagger]

I would love to shoot this gun and see how it compares to my old 30-30. https://www.getzone.com/sootchzone-henry-45-70-government-lever-action/?trk_msg=4PLNAAA2ARE47DV3HFUKVCSFU0&trk_contact=EIL7QSI4Q4QCDPOM62R5MP3EEC&trk_sid=NOHS2KMLEO0UABPL7NPPQLHQ8G

 

I don't know, but it sure seems like you need a new gun to play with.

zag

[Freebird]

I've never owned or even fired a 45-70. I've owned two Marlin .444's though and they were great brush guns and fun to shoot. I too would live to try that one.

[uncledj]

I've a buddy looking to sell a lever action Marlin 45-70, it has a scope on it, and he says he'll throw in a couple of boxes of shells. He's looking for $750.

I was interested, but I've got too much of that stuff already.

[Sylvester]

What Randy said was right on. I have a Marlin .45-70 and years ago I used it in Nebraska for deer in the brush. It could shoot through smaller trees and still bring down the game. Now at 72 I have no inclination to fire that beast. My son wanted to shoot it a couple years ago so I told him to take it down to my range and try it out. I stayed up at the house and watched. When he finally squeezed the trigger he started jumping around and grabbing his shoulder. Brought it back up and said he wouldn't even clean it since his shoulder hurt so bad. It is now in the safe (cleaned) waiting for my death so I can leave it to him in my will.

 

[Freebird]

I've a buddy looking to sell a lever action Marlin 45-70, it has a scope on it, and he says he'll throw in a couple of boxes of shells. He's looking for $750.

I was interested, but I've got too much of that stuff already.

 

Depending on the scope, he may be a bit high on it. You can pick them up for around $550.00 new. If it's a high-end scope, it might be OK.

[SilveradoCA]

45/70 isn't particularly pleasant to fire rested from a bench, but it's fine from standing, kneeling or sitting, provided you're well practiced in handling recoil from a large bore rifle. I never recommended anything over 30-06 for inexperienced shooters when I was teaching.

 

The one Marlin GG that I had was fun, however... it was an older ported model. Once I decided that I should shoot it without ear protection, as if in a hunting situation taking a snap shot.

 

I sold the rifle the next day! My ears rang for 2 days; it had a far more savage muzzle blast than any rifle before or since.

 

In terms of recoil and shootability, my favourites have been in 375 H&H and 375 Ruger. My perception of the recoil is not much worse than a stout magnum in the 300 class, honestly, but MAN do they carry some energy.

[Flyinfool]

That looks like fun. I have never been recoil sensitive, I have gone to the range and put 100 rounds of 300 win mag down the line and thought it was fun. I see that there is also an all weather version (stainless - synthetic) of the Henry 45-70. I think that would make an even better brush gun for going into the thick stuff after or during a snow storm to find the deer.

[Condor]

I've a buddy looking to sell a lever action Marlin 45-70, it has a scope on it, and he says he'll throw in a couple of boxes of shells. He's looking for $750.

I was interested, but I've got too much of that stuff already.

 

I just picked up a Marlin 1895G 45/70 from a dealer in Twin Falls ID a couple of months ago for $490. If your buddies gun is stamped JM on the bbl it will fetch a higher used price. The JM signifies it was made by Marlin before Remington bought them out. Supposedly they were made better?? I only have plans to shoot Cowboy Ammo which is a lighter load. I also have an 1874 Pedersoli/Sharps Copy Target weighing in at 14lbs. You need cross sticks to hold up the dang 34" Octagon bbl.... In the olden days when they ran out of ammo they could do just about as much damage using it as a club.... :-)

[gmarshall]

45/70 is an old blackpowder cartridge. .45 calibre over 70 grains of black powder. I think most of the buffalo were taken with this powerful calibre.

 

 

I used to shoot cowboy action, and never saw anyone using a 45/70 Marlin. Most used .38 special, .44 special .45colt in model 1873's, Marlins, or Henry's.