Night Hawk 223

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?

thanks for all the help!

redsox3624

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.

oldelkhunter

Marlin

Carpmaster

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

JeffS

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.

Night Hawk 223

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

NE Hunter

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

Virginia7

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.

Nomercy

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.

gobuffs

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.