I don't think Winchester made the 94 in 45-70... but they do make it now in 444 Marlin....synthetic stock. I think Winchester's 45-70 was the reproduction of the 86 (?) I think... and they are sorta pricey. The 480 Ruger ought to be one heck of a close range (100-150yds) thumper... I wouldn't mind trying that one out... you might be a little limited on ammunition variety, unless you reload... then you can probably do most anything you want to. There are no flies on the 444 Marlin, though. Load it up with a good hardcast 300gr bullet, and I doubt there's anything on this continent you couldn't shoot all the way through...maybe lengthwise.....

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