Anyone got a 45/70?

[GoldTip]

Not sure exactly why, but I got a hankering for a 45/70 in the stainless Marlin Guide gun.  Anyone got one or shot one?  Any opinions on them?  For some reason wanting a close quarters easy handling gun that would work from deer all the way through elk/moose, and have been wanting a lever gun, thought this may fill the bill.  Thinking of using either a old peep style site or a low mag scope.  Any insight on the 45/70 and or the guide gun would be appreciated.

[EastWaViking]

My dad has a 45 70 single shot and loves it for deer.  Perfect brush gun.

[Sagedawg]

 I dont have one but Ive shot a couple. Quite the thumper on both ends.  Not bad but you know its there. They handle and balance real nice, and would be great in the thick stuff. I wouldnt mind having one for elk in the timber. I have also shot the 450 Marlin and it seemed to be about the same. I dont belive that that one is as available as the 45/70, so it might be abit harder to find ammo for it.  My vote would go for a 1.5 x 4 variable on it. Just my  


  Sage

[washingtonmuley]

I have one with a forward mounted 2x Leupold scout scope and love it. It kicks nothing like a belted magnum. I also have the AO ghost ring site on it as well.

[GoldTip]

WAmuley, do you have the see through rings on your scope so you can use the AO ghost ring, or do you have the quik detach scope mounts?

[BULLBLASTER]

i have one, marlin 1895 (not guide) with a 6 power by 44 mm lens. awesome gun. hollowpoints thump elk good!!! the only drawback is the scope height. too high on mine to get solid rest with my cheek on the stock. i dont like the lower power scopes, looks farther away than without one to me. 5 or 6 power is the lowest i ever use.

[fc2038]

I have a 1895 marlin guide gun . Love it would not trade it for anything. It is a hard hitter and has quite a kick too. Great brush gun for deer and elk in the tinber. Go get one you will not be dissapointed.

[mossback91]

I would love to have a marlin in 45/70

[Gutpile]

I bought an 1895 this spring and love it. I didnt like the guide gun though, it felt different to me. Factory stuff is a breeze to shoot but the leverrevolution stuff is pretty stout. I'm useing a peep sight. Its my first lever gun and i love it.

[Jason]

if you go with a lever gun,you should look at the .444 its a great round.

[high country]

I would never take a 444 ove the 45/70 or 450. the bullet choices are the reason. I have a guide and I would suggest against the poerted one if you think you might use it for protection. the ported gun will flash you at night making a second shot impossible. if you have not tried a big dose of varget with a 400-500 gr bullet, then yep they are mild......add those together and it will change your mind!! the 45/70 is a hoot to shoot and a timeless classic. the ao sights are a must.

[hornhunter]

Ive had the same thought for the last couple of years.  Ive used my Ruger Red Label All Weather over under with slugs hunting deer in western Wa more than my rifle.  While carrying the shotgun Ive done alot of dreaming about a 45-70 with fibar optic peep sights!! .  If the .416 Rigby wasnt so heavy I might like one of those  

[fc2038]

Hey horn quit dreaming and go get one!!!!

Gutpile what was so different that made dislike the guide gun? Was the stock different? You can get the stock in the old flat winchester style or the pistol grip style. Mine has the pistol grip style. MAN I LOVE THAT GUN... I just got it a couple months ago.... Let me say it again.. MAN I LOVE THAT GUN

[Gutpile]

I really don't remember specifically. It just didn't feel as "natural".  I considered the guide gun, I really liked the stainless one. It just didn't fit the same. I really don't remember the stock style that was on it. Not saying it's a bad choice, it just didn't fit the same to me.

[fc2038]

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