Marlin 1895 .45-70 - Page 2

USPnTX · February 15th, 2007, 12:03 AM

I love my guide gun in .45-70. It makes a great whitetail rifle.

Chorizo · February 15th, 2007, 01:00 AM

And with the Buffalo Bore 405 grain bullet running at 2000FPS, it is one hell of an elk rifle in the forest!

Barry in IN · February 15th, 2007, 02:28 PM

I had one of the standard models (pistol grip, 22" barrel) for a while, traded it, and missed it.
So I got another just like it a couple of years ago.

My old one shot and worked great, and so does the new one. I mounted a Lyman 66 peep sight on both, and they will shoot better than I can. I'm still experimenting, but have good loads with the bullet weights and styles I've tried- 300 JHP, 405 JSP, 405 cast, and 425 cast.

I like Marlins, but the Winchester 45-70 (1886) has an advantage in that it can handle longer rounds. When Marlin came out with the "new" 1895 in the early 70's, they modified the 336, which limits it to cartridge overall lengths of around 2.55"- the same as the .30-30. Some more specialized loads and bulets will be longer than that, but most are within the Marlin's range. Some individual Marlin rifles will handle slightly longer rounds (my first one did). Basically though, any regular 300 or 405 grain factory round should work fine. The 425s I use are designed with a crimp groove located to keep the OAL within the Marlin's range. The heaviest cast bullet I've heard of that will work is 435 grains, but there could be others. It's only until you get into the really heavy bulllets that they won't go through the Marlin's action. For most of us though, anything it will handle is big enough.

February 15th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#11
USPnTX Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,254	I love my guide gun in .45-70. It makes a great whitetail rifle. __________________ "Do not fear those who disagree with you; fear those that do and are too cowardly to admit it" - Napoleon

February 15th, 2007, 01:00 AM	#12
Chorizo Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 396	And with the Buffalo Bore 405 grain bullet running at 2000FPS, it is one hell of an elk rifle in the forest! __________________ Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share. Si vis pacem, para bellum - Vegetius If you want peace, prepare for war ParaOrd P-12 45acp CZ 2075 40 S&W Beretta 8040

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February 15th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#13
Barry in IN Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 79	I had one of the standard models (pistol grip, 22" barrel) for a while, traded it, and missed it. So I got another just like it a couple of years ago. My old one shot and worked great, and so does the new one. I mounted a Lyman 66 peep sight on both, and they will shoot better than I can. I'm still experimenting, but have good loads with the bullet weights and styles I've tried- 300 JHP, 405 JSP, 405 cast, and 425 cast. I like Marlins, but the Winchester 45-70 (1886) has an advantage in that it can handle longer rounds. When Marlin came out with the "new" 1895 in the early 70's, they modified the 336, which limits it to cartridge overall lengths of around 2.55"- the same as the .30-30. Some more specialized loads and bulets will be longer than that, but most are within the Marlin's range. Some individual Marlin rifles will handle slightly longer rounds (my first one did). Basically though, any regular 300 or 405 grain factory round should work fine. The 425s I use are designed with a crimp groove located to keep the OAL within the Marlin's range. The heaviest cast bullet I've heard of that will work is 435 grains, but there could be others. It's only until you get into the really heavy bulllets that they won't go through the Marlin's action. For most of us though, anything it will handle is big enough.