wich 45-70 to buy?????
 

wich 45-70 do you guys think is the best? best for the money? why? all i have looked at was the marlins if you say marlin is the best wich modle?:eek:

thanks for all the help!

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Marlin is the best. if i were to get a 45-70 it would be the 1895G "Guide Gun". strong and reliable. the barrel short so it makes a good brush gun. you can get a model with a 2 inch longer barrle if you want it.

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Marlin

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I absolutely love the 1895G, it is an awesome gun for the 45-70 IMO!!!

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I have a Marlin 1895 in a .450 caliber and love it. They a offer them in the .45-70 as well or you could get a Ruger #1.

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thanks i like the marlins myself but wanted to know what you all liked. ya i was going for a 450 but the 45-70 is a lot easier to find ammo for. i wish i could reload my own ammo but it seems you have to have a lot of money to get started which i dont have.:( maybe someday:D

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I'm looking to get a NEF .45-70

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If I were to go for another 45-70 it would be the Marlin, no doubt about it. I'd get the
full size model with the pistol grip stock, and 22" barrel. I'd have the barrel cut to 20",
recrowned, and remount the front sight. Then install a Williams white bead on the front,
and Williams rear open sight with the shallow V blade - very quick/effective combo.
For a scope, a Weaver 1-3x or maybe a Leupold VXII, 1-4x.

Only other rifle I'd consider in 45-70 in the Ruger #1. Very nice, and good balance.

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I've had quite a few .45-70's, my favorite by far are the Marlin 1895's. I've had all three bbl lengths offered (Ok, all four-but the ported bbl 1895 doesn't count in my book and isn't offered any more), the Guide gun, Standard, and Cowboy. My favotires are the Guide gun and the Cowboy, if you're wanting it for hunting, I'd suggest the Guide gun.

I've also got a Stainless Ruger Sporter No. 1, an old Enfield Retrofit, as well as a few Sharps in different configurations, and a H&R Buffalo Classic that I'm rather fond of.

If you're interested in single shots, the Ruger No.1 is hard to beat, and the budget minded historically styled H&R buffalo Classic are outstanding. I'd probably buy the H&R over the Ruger if I were only buying one of them, knowing what I know now, but you don't be disappointed with either. The falling block Ruger is really cool.

You asked which was best for the money, which the H&R Buffalo Classic would win hands down. I'd put the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun next in line, then the No.1.

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I went with the Marlin 1895. Pistol grip, 22 inch barrel and I love shooting it. IMO, the 45-70 is much more versatile than 450 with a lot more ammo to choose from. Right now I have a Leupold VX II 2X7 mounted on it, seems to be a great combo.

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any model thats a marlin is the best..... I dont have one in 45-70 but have marlins in 44 mag 357 mag and 30-30 all three have a 20 inch barrel, 20 inches just feels right when it come to a lever action.

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I like the Stainless Guide gun with leupold 2.5 IER scout scope and ghost ring sights. There is simply no better close range, under 200 yards, big game rifle.

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I also have a Marlin 1895G (non-ported barrel) in .45/70 and it’s a great gun. The .45/70 is at its best when handloaded, but even for guys like me who don’t load our own, there are plenty of good factory loads available. My personal favorite load is the 350gr. JFP (2,025 FPS/3,187 FPE) by PMC. It’s quite powerful and accurate in my 1895G and not prohibitively expensive. I use a Leupold Rifleman 2-7x33 scope on Leupold QR rings/mounts, which compliments this rifle nicely and has held up perfectly despite the recoil. My Marlin 1895G is one of my favorites. Get one, you won’t be disappointed. :)

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Marlin 1895 rifle is what I have. I don't like the looks of the guide guns, but I've never picked one up. You really can't go wrong with either. If you're considering a used gun, I would not get one with a ported barrel.

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what is wrong with the ported barrels? is it too loud? is there a problem with them? if so please let me know so i can avoid the problem. thanks

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Personally, I will never buy another gun that has ports. It increases the muzzle blast. More than it decreases recoil. My slug gun is ported. Every time I have shot it while hunting, my ears have rang for a week. My Remington 1100 slug gun has never realy bothered me. I think it is the worst thing rou could put on a hunting rifle IMHO.

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Another good gun is a Ruger 1S in 45/70..I had one and it shot great and looked great just sitting there.

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I like my Marlin guide gun in 45-70 and I won't part with it. For a bit more nostalgia I was thinking about getting another one in the cowboy edition. This has a longer barrel and octagon shape. Pretty cool.

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while we're here let me throw in a plug for the T/C Encore in 45-70... I have 2 barrels for it, the 18½" Kahtadin and a 24" sporter barrel... they both have their place, the 24" for open areas, woods etc, and the Kahtadin in the thickest nastiest places you can find... the only thing with the short barrel is it's ported and an ear blaster... both shoot exceptionally well 1½" max at 100 yards... plus the versatility of all the other calibers that are available... just one more option to look at...