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What is the best barrel length for 45-70?

45-70 are still plenty fast burning enough to be consumed in a barrel that is 18-1/2″ to 22″ long. Very little is gained by having a barrel that is 24″ or 26″ long. From the work that I have done with shorter barrels in bigger bores, a reloader shooting an appropriate powder in a .

How accurate is the Marlin 45-70?

But as soon as I did I took it to the range. Marlin’s . 45-70 rifles have a slow 1:20″ rifling twist intended to stabilize the lighter, shorter bullets most commonly used today. As I said, my 1895 Marlin with 26″ barrel is shockingly accurate: At 50 yds.

Is the Marlin 1895 a good rifle?

The Verdict? The Marlin 1895 is an amazing firearm. While it harkens back to times of old, it is securely grounded as a piece of modern technology. You can tackle both big game and smaller game like deer or hogs with ease.

Is 45-70 Good for elk?

While big bore lever-actions have long been a favorite of deep woods whitetail hunters, 21st Century reloading components and ammunition have made the . 45-70 much more versatile and easily capable of taking moose and elk out to 250 yards.

How far will a 45-70 shoot flat?

45-70 Govt is very effective out to around 150 yards with minimal bullet drop, but it’s capable of great accuracy and longer range shooting as well. Using modern, smokeless powder, most of the ammunition manufacturers currently produce a wide variety of loads of varying power for the . 45-70.

How strong is the Marlin 1895?

According to Hodgdon, “modern” actions can be loaded to 50,000 psi, while Marlins should be kept under 40,000 psi (Trapdoor loads are under 28,000 psi).

How far will a 45-70 shoot accurately?

The . 45-70 Govt is very effective out to around 150 yards with minimal bullet drop, but it’s capable of great accuracy and longer range shooting as well. Using modern, smokeless powder, most of the ammunition manufacturers currently produce a wide variety of loads of varying power for the .

What kind of finish does a Marlin 45-70 rifle have?

This collection of Marlin .45-70 Rifles are hard-hitting, big game-dropping powerhouses. Available in various finishes and textures ranging from black walnut to laminated hardwood. Whether you prefer stainless steel or a polished blued finish, Marlin has the .45-70 rifle you’re looking for.

What are the pressure levels on a Marlin 45-70?

There are three pressure levels of loads out there for the 45-70. The lowest is for the original Trapdoor Springfield. Medium loads are for Modern Marlins and the Hot loads are for the Ruger No. 1.

What kind of muzzle velocity does a marlin have?

Medium loads are for Modern Marlins and the Hot loads are for the Ruger No. 1. My solution to this dilemma is to only use and keep the low pressure loads, which are similar to the original – 405 grain, 1350 fps muzzle velocity. This load is easily handled by the modern Marlin and the recoil isn’t as bad as the Medium loads.

How big is the front sight on a Marlin?

The Marlin dovetail for the front sight is only about 3/8” from the muzzle. Looking at the photos online, a search was on for a globe sight with a short overhang. I found a globe front sight sold by Buffalo Arms.