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45-70 owners questions [message #41947] Mon, 17 October 2016 21:56 Go to next message
Steveg is currently offline  Steveg
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I have had a .357 Max Contender for many years but just purchased a new Encore in .50 cal black powder.

I'm looking to purchase a deep woods/swamp gun with expected max range of 100 yards or so. I don't have bear where I hunt but on more than one occasion I have seen hogs over 400 pounds.

45-70 would work, as would many other calibers, but my main question is barrel length and type.

I was thinking about a 24" MGM barrel but Mike Bellm, who has already been a lot of help (thanks Mike!) thinks a 24" barrel is a bit long. A 24" barrel would be equal in length of my Marlin lever action. Standard TC 45-70 is only 20", that seems too short. So a 22 or 24"??

Also, which contour? MGM has 24" heavy contoured barrel, think that is what they called it, in stock but I haven't seen one so I'm not sure about it.

I like the .50 cal black powder which is 28" and is fluted stainless barrel.

What do other 45-70 owners have and your opinions of your choice?

Thanks!

Steve


Re: 45-70 owners questions [message #41949 is a reply to message #41947] Tue, 18 October 2016 04:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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As you say,calibers run the gamut, and everyone will have an opinion.

As for length, that's easy. The longer the barrel the heavier it is. Same goes for contour. Go short and thin.

And since I'm saying go short, I'd also recommend the 357 max. Twisted Evil

Or a 243, or 7-08.... oh well, I tried


Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: 45-70 owners questions [message #41953 is a reply to message #41949] Tue, 18 October 2016 11:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Why the .357 Max in a rifle? I have a 357 Max in my contender but never even gave it a thought in a rifle.
Re: 45-70 owners questions [message #41955 is a reply to message #41953] Tue, 18 October 2016 15:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Since you're going to limit your shots to 100yds, there's no reason to put up with the rainbow trajectory and the recoil.

If you're dead set on the 45 cal, then go with the 460 instead. More and better options for loading (deer up to Sasquatch), and you can walk your way down the recoil ladder using the 454 and 45LC

and it's an opinion based on what I like Wink


Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!
Re: 45-70 owners questions [message #41957 is a reply to message #41947] Tue, 18 October 2016 17:29 Go to previous message
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Thank you I will give the 460 a look.
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