I just looked at a new Marlin 1895 guide. It was priced at $495. Is that good?
I left it in the store for now.
Also, I am a real stickler on good shot placement. If I can' t be relatively sure of good placement, I will refrain from shooting. That said, do you think the 45-70 would have a substantial advantage over my comfortable shooting Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum with a 240 grain bullet? Is that 45-70 really Thor' s hammer on deer?

Clint