45-70

[boudreau]

New member. I have two 45-70 single shot rifles. A synthetic stock NEF, and a Wichester 1885 short rifle. Enyoy both of them. They are my favorite rifles out of a battery of 15 or so.

 

[Reloadron]

Welcome to the forums and you should really introduce yourself here.

Ron

 

[Kyle M.]

Welcome and good choices. I have a Ruger No.3 in .45-70 and enjoy shooting it and loading for it.

 

[critter]

I have a Ruger #1 in 45-70. It will do a good job on game-I've used it on deer and hogs. The tracking job (IF one is needed!) will be both short and easy to follow.

 

[jeepnik]

Welcome to another 45-70 afficianado. There is something about that hugh case with up to a 500 gr or so bullet. If it can't be stopped with a 45-70, it's time for air support.

 

[gp911]

NEF Buffalo Classic here. Love a .45-70...

 

[RPRNY]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=8567833&postcount=8

Link to info on the 1879 Sandy Hook Army trials and the amazing ballistics of the 45-70 even using BP and mid 19th century steel.

 

[musicman10_1]

I'm a big fan of the .45-70 as well. I have a 16" barrel chambered in that caliber for my T/C Contender and I have a Marlin Guide Gun as well. Firing either is more like initiating a launch!

 

[Plan2Live]

First of all, welcome aboard!

I haven't fired a 45-70 rifle yet but I recently fired a 45-70 pistol. That was a hoot! After that I did a little research on the round and was very impressed with the incredible energy it delvers to a target. I think I want to play around with this round myself. I was thinking about a rifle/pistol combo, probably a lever action.

But keep in mind that beyond a couple hundred yards the trajectory is more like artillery than modern rifle rounds.

 

[SaxonPig]

The 45/70 is a hoot. With heavy bullets in lightweight rifles it kicks the snot out of me, though.

I bought this from a custom maker about 15 years ago. Shoots cloverleaf patterns with any bullet including 250 grain .455" slugs for the 45 Colt.





I love this rifle but it kicks hard.





This is actually a 458 but I load it to 45/70 levels.

 

[Coltdriver]

+1 on the 45-70, easily the most fun you can have reloading! I am a single shot fan too. Got my first Antelope with a #1. Welcome to the HighRoad!

 

[Onmilo]

Pedersoli 1874 Infantry Sharps

Miroku/Winchester 1886 extra lightweight rifle

 

[Win73]

New member. I have two 45-70 single shot rifles. A synthetic stock NEF, and a Wichester 1885 short rifle. Enyoy both of them. They are my favorite rifles out of a battery of 15 or so.

I like the NEF Handi Rifles also. I have two. The one in the picture is a .30-06. I have killed 10 deer and 1 coyote with it with 11 shots. The other is synthetic stocked. I have two barrels for it, a .357 magnum and a .50 caliber muzzleloader. I have killed two deer with the muzzleloader.