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BigBlue Super Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 1108 Location: Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject: Oldie but Goodie, 45/70 Article |
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Here's a link to an article from "Accurate Rifle Magazine", on the 45/70. It's a bit long, but a great read for any 45/70 fan.
Don
competitor-pistol.com/...page1.html
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george20042007 Super Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 568 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: Oldie but Goodie, 45/70 Article |
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Good article.
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Crackshot Super Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2005 Posts: 1693 Location: Mich
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Oldie but Goodie, 45/70 Article |
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I saved it to read later, I'm going to bed. Good night all.
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1895ss Super Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 2612 Location: Not Here...!!
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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject: Re: Oldie but Goodie, 45/70 Article |
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There is a certain contagious big bore illness that has appeal for those so infected. The 45-70 is one of the main carriers of said illness. There are so many options for so many purposes, including the mere enjoyment of sending 500+ grain bullets downrange.
I have two big bore No1s, a 458WM and a 45-70. The latter gets the nod for field work every time and has performed perfectly on bull elk when stuffed with Barnes bullets. Beartooth supplies the cast bullets for this caliber and has a superb selection that allow low level loads for those more frequent "fun" days.
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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Oldie but Goodie, 45/70 Article |
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Addendum: Phoenix gets too hot for me to enjoy protracted range sessions, however, Prescott is but a 90 minute drive and about ten to fifteen degrees cooler.
Today's chronographed results, Ruger No1, 45-70, 350gr Hornady:
2.445 fps, 9 fps SD, .85 MOA 8 shots/100 yds
This is a nice load for deer and all purpose fun. Recoil is manageable.
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george20042007 Super Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 568 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:35 am Post subject: Re: Oldie but Goodie, 45/70 Article |
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I still enjoy my Marlin 1895 in 45/70, lots of fun.
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