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    Marlin 45-70s are awesome.

    I have a stainless 1895 guide gun, which is a great package, and a Ruger Number 1 single shot - both in 45-70. The Remchester factory loads are pretty mild and the recoil shows it. You can also shoot loads safely in the Marlin that make my eyes water.

    I see the 45-70 as a handloader's cartridge because the ammo is so pricey. On the other hand, between the factory 300/405 gr. jacketed rounds, various lead "cowboy loads, Hornady's leverevolution, and Garrett's +P ammo, you can do it all with factory loaded.

    I would be very concerned with penetration in the 45-70 - they won't stop inside a person unless you are using a "collar button" bullet like these http://www.westernbullet.com/ly4gr6.html

    In my opinion, the 357 Magnum lever rifles are a far better choice for defensive use. The 357 is right on the heels of a 30-30 when fired from a 16 or 18" barrel, and they have a higher magazine capacity. Recoil is naturally much lighter, of course.

    Andy
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    That Ruger No 1 in 45/70 can be hand loaded to max Vel
    The 350gr Speer FN and IMR 4198 are one of favorites.
    The Marlin can be loaded to 2000 fps but the Ruger can go 2100 fps with that 350gr seated out a tad and with a slightly heavy charge. Love that 45/70 here in Alaska.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RedTeam98 View Post
    That Ruger No 1 in 45/70 can be hand loaded to max Vel
    The 350gr Speer FN and IMR 4198 are one of favorites.
    The Marlin can be loaded to 2000 fps but the Ruger can go 2100 fps with that 350gr seated out a tad and with a slightly heavy charge. Love that 45/70 here in Alaska.
    Yeah, Marlin-level loads are plenty spicy for me in the Ruger.

    Andy

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyLate View Post
    Yeah, Marlin-level loads are plenty spicy for me in the Ruger.


    Andy
    The 350gr Speer FN is a excellent bullet that acts like a bonded bullet in the 45-70. I used it exclusively in my Marlin and Ruger…….,when loading in Marlin I did have to seat it a tad shorter to work in the Marlin action but crimped with Lee Factory Crimp die ……….accuracy was excellent also.

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    Love the Marlin 45/70 especially the Guide Gun and Trapper.
    I replaced the cross bolt safety first thing with a Beartooth safety delete kit.
    I also replaced the trigger with Wild West Happy trigger kit and replaced the front sight with Williams Fiber Fire Sight and Cut out hood.
    Here in Alaska the Marlin 45/70 is very popular for moose and bear protection.
    I have used Reloader 7 and 350gr for years 51.8 in WW brass and F210m primers.

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    I reload for my Marlin 45/70
    IMR 4198 @ 48.0
    350 Speer FN
    WW brass and Fed 210M primer
    I installed a Happy Trigger in mine and side Safety Delete.

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    those were the days.I never did blame marlin as it was going to be a matter of time before someone blew up a gun.the data posted by some members for the 45/70 rounds was just crazy.

    pete

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    Fast powder + large case capacity = kaboom. It doesn't help that there isn't a lot of barrel hoop where it screws into the receiver (or a lot of receiver).

    I loaded some fairly warm loads in mine, but I find the recoil in my Guide Gun downright painful. I am much happier with 350-400 gr cast bullets at 1400-1600 fps, even in my NO.1.

    Andy

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    Saw Army Chief and was so confused.

    Then I realized it was from 2013.

    Miss his wit.

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    hi!

    That Ruger No 1 in 45/70 can be hand loaded to max Vel The 350gr Speer FN and IMR 4198 are one of favorites. The Marlin can be loaded to 2000 fps but the Ruger can go 2100 fps with that 350gr seated out a tad and with a slightly heavy charge. Love that 45/70 here in Alaska.
    You it is serious?

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