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Sasha
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Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:20 pm • # 1 |
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Local shop has a case hardened Henry chambered in .45-70. I was thinking about picking one up as a “just for the hell of it” purchase. Is anybody here familiar with this specific rifle? Pros, Cons, etc.
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hipshot
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Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 2:08 pm • # 2 |
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Joined: 02/07/14 Posts: 382 Location: The southern tip o' Texas
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Sasha, I found a great buy on a Henry .45-70 with an octagon barrel; I was sorely tempted!!! I just couldn't justify the expense at the time. And I already have a .458 SOCOM SBR, with virtually identical ballistics. Although I have no personal experience with that particular rifle, I did a bit of checking and found no one with anything negative to say about it. I have shot the Marlin .45-70 lever guns; they are a hoot! My old chief carried one of the Marlins on duty, and carried six rounds on his belt. Folks noticed them!
I'd say go for it. You only go around once; might as well get dizzy...........
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Sasha
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:26 am • # 3 |
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I never did end up getting the Henry. In the end I decided to get some other things instead.
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Del Gue
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 11:18 pm • # 4 |
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Joined: 09/26/18 Posts: 78 Location: West Central Florida
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I currently have 3 .45-70's, a Marlin Guide Gun, a Marlin 1895 Cowboy, and a Shiloh Sharps 1874 Hartford Model.
If I was wanting a .45-70, I'd do one of two things. I'd either search for a used JM-marked 1895, or I'd bide my time until Ruger starts cranking out Marlins and look at one of those 1895's. I prefer Marlin to the Henry's.
Avoid Remlins (Marlins made by Remington).
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Del Gue
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 1:54 pm • # 5 |
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I noticed that Remington brand 45-70 ammo is once again available with the time-tested 405 jacketed flat point.
I also noticed that this newest Remington load puts that 405 out at a nominal 1600 fps, as opposed to the prior 1250 fps or thereabouts. That speedier load sounds perfect for normal .45-70 applications, at an optimal speed. I haven't gotten any yet and tried it, but It's on the agenda.
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