My wife has given me the clear to purchase a new hog gun. I had long and painful argument on price with her then caliber with me. So I have decided on a 45-70 or 30-30 lever. Now I want the 45-70. Does anyone know of a good 45-70 that could be had for under 450?
Best 45-70 under 450
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Contender in 45-70?
AND later you can get other barrels...and they don't count as "WHOLE RIFLES"....see where this is going?
AND later you can get other barrels...and they don't count as "WHOLE RIFLES"....see where this is going?
I got my marlin guide gun. Lightly used for around 425. It still looks brand new and shoots great
If only for and maybe deer ,get the 30-30 or at most a 35 in a marlin, Better range ,faster and lighter recoil . Also gets the job done just as well. Hogs ain't hard to kill
chas08
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I bought My 1895G about 2yrs ago NIB for $425 + tax. I don't know what they go for now. It's walnut/blue with the standard size lever. It was a lot less pricey than the SBL's.
MachIVshooter
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I paid $399 for my 1895SS brand new. But that was on my 18th birthday, more than a decade ago.
Keep an eye on the used shelves. Otherwise, you're pretty much limited to the handi rifle.
Keep an eye on the used shelves. Otherwise, you're pretty much limited to the handi rifle.
Asherdan
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With that budget I don't see why you shouldn't be able to find a lightly used 1895G, but I also wouldn't shy away from the standard 1895 either. A little looking and a little patience should do it.
With that said...you could probably find a 336 in your budget in an hour and have the funds left over to put a Williams FP 336 on it with a .125" twilight aperture and a 1" leather sling. That would be a handy dandy wood rig for deer, pig and black bear. At the least.
(of course, I started out with the 1895G with the same set up, so you have one of those good hard choices to make where neither is really wrong)
Good Luck!
With that said...you could probably find a 336 in your budget in an hour and have the funds left over to put a Williams FP 336 on it with a .125" twilight aperture and a 1" leather sling. That would be a handy dandy wood rig for deer, pig and black bear. At the least.
(of course, I started out with the 1895G with the same set up, so you have one of those good hard choices to make where neither is really wrong)
Good Luck!
You can also find the Navy Arms Enfield conversion in that price range occasionally. These were great bolt actions and with the cock on closing are a fast action to cycle.
I have a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 with the full length barrel. I paid $425 and it was hardly fired according to 2 gunsmiths that checked it out. Check out the for sale forums or some of the more popular auction sites.
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This guy is asking $495. Maybe he will deal or you can get the boss to allow some tolerance stack on the $450 requirement: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=592017
This guy wants to trade, but maybe he will sell: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=591805
This guy wants to trade, but maybe he will sell: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=591805
I'd say save a bit more for the Marlin. You can buy a new one on Buds for $500 (i think that includes shipping) plus transfer. Not a bad deal.
Or $491 here:
http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com...uns_MARLIN_1895G_45-70_18_5_LVR_BL_70462.aspx
Either way, the Marlin for just a little bit more seems like a better deal.
Edit: Not that I own one, just to be clear, but its on my short list. My rather long short list, but its on there!
http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com...uns_MARLIN_1895G_45-70_18_5_LVR_BL_70462.aspx
Either way, the Marlin for just a little bit more seems like a better deal.
Edit: Not that I own one, just to be clear, but its on my short list. My rather long short list, but its on there!
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I am going to go ahead and join the group that supports the marlin.... I have looked over mine and simply cannot find a weakness in the platform... it is the perfect incarnation of the 45-70 to me and should make a wonderful hog gun when the opportunity arises.
fireman 9731
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Depending on the type of hog hunting you will be doing, I would take a serious look at the H&R Buffalo Classic.
Its a Handi rifle action with a 32 inch barrel and good sights.
I love mine and its more accurate than I am. If you are still hunting, and don't mind to pack a little more rifle its a sure winner. I paid about $325 for mine a few years ago.
Its a Handi rifle action with a 32 inch barrel and good sights.
I love mine and its more accurate than I am. If you are still hunting, and don't mind to pack a little more rifle its a sure winner. I paid about $325 for mine a few years ago.
Another vote for the Buffalo Classic. I put a better rear sight on mine, and, shooting offhand, it is hell on the 200 yard plate at the gun club!
Standard 405 gr bullets will drop about anything in North America, and this gun is very easy to shoot. You do not need amped up ammo for this old Warhorse.
If you shoot a hog in the nose with the BC, he will quickly acquire another exhaust port! In other terms, you will very likely get a through-and-through regardless of the angle of your shot.
After 53 years in the Gun Culture, and countless firearms, the Buffalo Classic has become one of my all time favorites on the range. It also qualifies as a Primitive Weapon in many states.
Standard 405 gr bullets will drop about anything in North America, and this gun is very easy to shoot. You do not need amped up ammo for this old Warhorse.
If you shoot a hog in the nose with the BC, he will quickly acquire another exhaust port! In other terms, you will very likely get a through-and-through regardless of the angle of your shot.
After 53 years in the Gun Culture, and countless firearms, the Buffalo Classic has become one of my all time favorites on the range. It also qualifies as a Primitive Weapon in many states.
Buffalo Classic...now thats one I wouldn't mind having sit next to my Contender...those are nice.
fireman 9731
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I upgraded mine as well with a Smith Enterprises Wesson & Harrington Long Range sight. You can keep it down and use the buckhorn sights for close up or flip it up and use the adjustable ladder sight.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=18735/Product/WESSON___HARRINGTON_LONG_RANGE_SIGHT
Its fantastic.
I cant say enough about the Buffalo Classic, it is just so much rifle for not much money.
New 1895's wholesale starts at around $475, and are in very short supply.
These hugely popular guns do not seem to have an off season, and are simply not on sale.
These hugely popular guns do not seem to have an off season, and are simply not on sale.
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