JustsayMo
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Nem, there are Marlin 1894's cambered in 45 Colt. I have the Cowboy version and I really like it. I shoot Levergun Silhouette pistol caliber matches with it and a 255 grain slug knocks em down with authority - the chickens literally go flying with a low hit.
For hunting I use a 325 grain bullet and push it to just under 1500 fps. Comparatively very similar to what 300 grain factory ammo chronographs out of my 45-70s. Big Bore Lite...
Nem you REALLY need to take up reloading before you get a 45 Colt. Factory offerings are expensive and most underachieve. It is probably one of the easiest cartridges to reload for. Even paying 4 cents per primer and buying lead :banghead: I can still reload for less than a dime/round casting my own. Around here CCI mini Mag 22lr ammo almost costs that much... Shooting 45 colt out of anything is way more fun...
For hunting I use a 325 grain bullet and push it to just under 1500 fps. Comparatively very similar to what 300 grain factory ammo chronographs out of my 45-70s. Big Bore Lite...
Nem you REALLY need to take up reloading before you get a 45 Colt. Factory offerings are expensive and most underachieve. It is probably one of the easiest cartridges to reload for. Even paying 4 cents per primer and buying lead :banghead: I can still reload for less than a dime/round casting my own. Around here CCI mini Mag 22lr ammo almost costs that much... Shooting 45 colt out of anything is way more fun...