Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70
12-30-2006, 03:06 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70
Yea I have that rifle and a buffalo classic , it is a great rifle to hunt with and very dependable. Do you reload ? If you do I can give you a great load for that rifle ,well atleast you could give it a try.
12-30-2006, 06:28 PM
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RE: Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70
I find mine does not kick near as bad as say my 12ga sluggun pump. But I shoot 300gr partitions over 48gr of IMR4198 kicking little over 2000fps. I am sure when you get into the 35KPSI loads, with 405gr bullets, things could get harry.
12-30-2006, 10:34 PM
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RE: Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70
using 405 grain it really doesnt kick that bad even my dad thought so he loved it he cant shoot heavy recoil cause he tore rotator cuff
kicks less than 270 mayb a lil more than my bros 243
kicks less than 270 mayb a lil more than my bros 243
12-31-2006, 03:49 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70
Are you shooting hand loads or factory ? If you try some of those hot factroy loads (buffalo bore, garrett) they will rock you pretty hard. I like for factory loads the 350 grain PMC they are pretty good rounds at or around 1950fps.
12-31-2006, 06:52 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70
Was going to get one myself a few years ago but went with the 336D which was a special run at the time for davidson's. Basically a .35 Rem guide gun. Figured being different I'd grab it and it, like your .45-70 is an awesome gun. maybe someday I'll grba another 45-70 but right now my #1 in that chambering is more than enough. Also, I can understand the low felt recoil as my #1 is a *****cat to shoot. Enjoy your new firearm!
12-31-2006, 11:22 AM
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RE: Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70
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using 405 grain it really doesnt kick that bad even my dad thought so he loved it he cant shoot heavy recoil cause he tore rotator cuff
kicks less than 270 mayb a lil more than my bros 243
using 405 grain it really doesnt kick that bad even my dad thought so he loved it he cant shoot heavy recoil cause he tore rotator cuff
kicks less than 270 mayb a lil more than my bros 243