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  1. The 45/70 Govt.
    Anyone tried the Hornady 45-70 Factory Subsonic rounds in a Trapper or SBL? Are you getting subsonic speeds? I tried it in an H&R single shot and got 1160 FPS, makes a nice crack when it should be a whoosh. I also tried the new Hogdon subsonic load data for the 410 grain sub-x bullet and it...
  2. The 45/70 Govt.
    So i have a 45-70 on the way to me (MRxxxx serial number so trying to find the date of the make too ) , went ahead and ordered some rounds on cabela's since i know its been a struggle in some areas to find . The picture they used was a shouldered casing???? always thought 45-70 was a straight...
  3. The 45/70 Govt.
    So I don’t know a whole lot about Marlins I know the ones that where made prior to the Remington takeover are very sought after but not a ton after that I’ve been offered a chance to buy one but I’m just curious as to the individuals claims that it is a pre Remington 45-70 Marlin however the...
  4. The 45/70 Govt.
    I picked this ammo up in an auction a few weeks ago. It was offered as two boxes of Remington Kleanbore 45-70 Government. One box was, but the second contained these gems. Both are pre- 1900 black powder loads. The one on the right is a Frankford Arsenal Internally Primed 45-70 Rifle from...
  5. The 45/70 Govt.
    Took the Cyber-punk 45-70 Marlin GSBL out hunting and grassed some tasty deer (and a fox for good measure.) It had been very wet: First sight of the Roe deer (in the triangle of green, across the small valley.): Stalked in to 75m Watched this (out of season) Roebuck while I...
  6. The 45/70 Govt.
    Hi all, I'm a new member here. Reloading and casting in NZ. Into powdercoating too. Had great results with my bergara b13 and have just worked up my safety loads to confirm my backlog of older ammo is safe and actually pretty accurate in the new SBL. Seating depth is almost identical. Has anyone...
  7. The 45/70 Govt.
    Help and advice gratefully accepted: In the past I've zero'd my GSBL (Remlin) using three shot groups at 110yds. This has worked fine and the rifle grouped at 0.75-1.25". It has accounted for many deer, foxes etc. This consistently good performance dropped-off for no apparent reason a few...
  8. The 45/70 Govt.
    Has anyone had any experience the 45-70 Fury custom bullets with the cases trimmed to 1.8"? I have a guide gun and live in Michigan's zone 3. I'm honestly looking for anyone who can tell me how accurate they are and how dirty they make the chamber since there is a .3" gap between the end of the...
  9. Marlin Collectors
    Gentlemen, I have an 1871 Marlin Ballard manufactured in 1887(?) It is a #4 or a #41/2. 45-70 Govt., single trigger, original Lyman #1 aperture sight. The barrel seems to have been replaced 1905-1908, 1/2 octagon, 1/2 round.Bore and rifling are 95%. I love shooting single shoot rifles and plan...
  10. The 45/70 Govt.
    I have had a 1895 LTD 45-70 that I never use it.. it is in excellent shape (minus original box and paperwork). It is JM stamped with the white bullseye what is a good price for this rifle. I can’t find anything out there that is a current market price. It is 569 or 1000 made Thank you in...
  11. All Items Sold
    I'm selling my beloved Marlin 444 (the scope in the pics is sold, but the scope mount is included). Serial# is 69115806 16,5" barrel (My gunsmith had it cut and re crowned it. Shoots fantastic and extremely accurate). great shape except some pitting on the receiver ( I highlighted the problem...
  12. Marlin Collectors
    Is anyone familiar with the production variants of the Stainless and Gray Laminate MXLR and XLR Marlin's? I know some of the MXLR 45-70's were built in 18.5" as scout rifles and I have seen a few in 450 with 18.5" barrels that were developed as production guns for Alaska Brush Hunting, I have...
  13. The 45/70 Govt.
    Recently got an 1895 gbl and hunt with ranges that extend to around 250/300 yards. Given the limitations with bullet drop(300gr fed premium fusion) what are recommended sighting ranges for minimal hold or adjustment. Thanks in advance.
  14. Reloading
    Had a strange one yesterday. Last week I loaded up 50 rounds of .45-70 as follows: Meister 405gr flat nose 32gr of IMR4198, hand weighed each. WLR primers. New star line brass, taper crimped with Lyman die. All rounds closely inspected before packing. I was loading rounds directly one by one...
  15. The 45/70 Govt.
    I am new to reloading and I am wondering how heavy to crimp. On one hand I read the bullet (resting in a tube as in a marlin GG) can be pressed in the cartridge case by recoil. So you have to crimp heavily as your life depends on it. Keep in mind that the pressure rises. On the the other hand i...
  16. The 45/70 Govt.
    Before I start, I would like to make clear that I am very new to reloading. That being said, I might be doing something that might freak some people out. With the limited amount of resources for ammo/supplies I do not have more than 6 selections of powder at any of the stores within a 50 mile...
  17. The 45/70 Govt.
    I am looking for guidance. Do you have experience with these ccop scope rings on a 1895 with 45-70 +P loads? CCOP USA 30mm Quick-Detachable Picatinny-Style Rings Matte (4 Screws) Would you recommend these or would you say "don't do it"?
  18. All Items Sold
    Marlin 1895 CB JM stamped (2006) Condition is Good has one small rub mark from factory on side of receiver, planned on using it so wasn't hung up on finish. Price: $950 Shipping adds $50 shipped from dealer. The first to post "I'll take it" wins the sale.
  19. The 45/70 Govt.
    Who needs a Cheytac with a massive scope, bags and bipod? Mark and Sam after work. Impressive shooting:
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