Best 45-70 gun

[B.A.M.F]

thanks for that. I never considered that as a option. That will probably be the way to go. Also thanks to everyone who contributed to this forum.

 

[trueblue1776]

"Item 8D:
500 gr. FMJFN (1625 fps /M.E. 2931 ft. lbs.)
A non-expanding Full Metal Jacket bullet designed for the
deepest penetration on the largest game animals."
-Buffalo Bore .45-70

I have never been to Africa, But I am inclined to believe them.

 

[JustsayMo]

I hunted with a Marlin 1895GS this year. I doubt I could imagine a better hunting rifle.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Factory loads, however, should give one pause to reflect, as they are loaded mild enough to be safe in the Trapdoors of 130 years ago...

The 405 grain loads, yes. But not the 300s. Many have the "Modern gun only" warning on the boxes.

 

[Uncle Ji]

My 45-70 of choice is a Gibbs Frontier Summit Rifle by Navy Arms which is based on a rebarreled Lee-Enfield SMLE action with a sporterized walnut stock. This action is rated at 45,000 cup so can easily handle Marlin levergun level loads though I personally will not go this hot for my shoulders sake. There is one available on gunbroker.com right now. I'd post pictures of mine but i'm not at home, and on a webtv ARGH.

 

[obxned]

I owned and handloaded for an 1895 Marlin. I could equal older British double rifle ballistics, although recoil in such a light gun was grim. There were no signs of excess pressure. Killing a Cape Buff is certainly possible.

However, there are much better (and safer for the hunter) cartridges for the job.