Anyone own a Marlin 1895G in 45-70?

[The patriot]

My Dad just bought one, and I just wanted to know if anyone has a decent load worked up for it?

Eric

 

[Cummins4Life]

I aint much into handloading but I have found that it is very accurate with the cheapo 300grain Winchester hollow points and for hunting the 300grain Winchester partition gold's shoot almost as well and the 405grain Remingtions are just fun Oo.

 

[DRR-24V]

Partoit-That's A Nice Rifle !!

These loads are from the Lyman 46th Edition Loading Book.



300 Grain Jacketed Bullet

43 to 50 grns of IMR-3031 Powder or 32 to 37 grns of IMR-4227.



405 Jacketed Bullet

30 to 35 of IMR-4227 Powder or 38 to 48 of IMR-3031.

These loads are safe in the Marlin or Ruger, but NOT in a Trapdoor. That Marlin is strong. Your shoulder will give out before the action does.

 

[rich m]

all in due time, self, all in due time.....

I don't have a . 45-70... . yet.....



but for Father's Day, I did get a replica Hartford Model 1892 brass-framed saddle carbine chambered in . 45 Colt..... I like it, but will probably have to take up reloading to keep it fed.

 

[hammersley]

Lucked out

I got the last one in this area that was SS and Ported. I'm told they aren't going to make the ported anymore -I guesss they were to loud! I love the gun and keep her in my truck all the time - I use it as a "go-to" gun - along with others that are easier to get to, but if I ever need to shoot through something, I have the right gun handy.



Check out this site - http://www.realguns.com/archives/037.htm



especially the entire series of articles on the 45-70. And do get the new recoil pad - hot loads - you'll need it.

 

[mdlowry]

I've got an 1894s in . 41 mag. I thought it would go well with my . 41 redhawk, . 41 Tracker, . 41 S&W 57 and the pair of S&W 58s (. 41 mag millitary & police). So far that's my only rifle. I might consider a . 22 and a 45-70 at sometime.

 

[mdlowry]

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=112957&highlight=4570

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=101464&highlight=4570

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=100326&highlight=4570

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78817&highlight=4570

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=60844&highlight=4570

^^
The other forum I hang out at.

Is this enough?

 

[The patriot]

Thanks everyone. I didnt think the ol 45 70 would be very popular.



Reading through some of the links fast, seems as though the old cartridge is dam near as good as the newfangled 450 marlin!!



Theyre discontinuing this rifle? Aw crap, now I gotta get one.

Eric

 

[dezeldog]

Re: 45 70

We have a 1867 Win. 44/40 of my grandfathers in the family it is a treasure that we would not part with. Just enjoy having it and thinking of all the deer grandpa killed with it. Those old rifles are awsome.

 

[nixter]

Buffalo Bore

I know you asked for handloading info but for those of us who don't... . I tried some BB's in my Marlin and loved'em They really pack a wallop, not for shooting off the bench. Expensive as heck but I had to check them out for fun. I'm gonna try some Garret Hammerheads next just for giggles. Then it'll be time to fire up a reloading press.





Nixter