Alternative 45-70

[onesonek]

Oh,,,,and if the two on the far right ain't enough,,,,, one needs this.
:twisted:
:twisted:

 

[wildgene]

...alternative...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =288210691

:mrgreen: :lol:

 

[DrMike]

Ah, yes, the .405. It was Teddy's "Big Medicine." It seemed to have worked well for him. This one is a bit fancy for my taste, however.

 

[SJB358]

That 405 Win is a cool one too.

I am kinda looking forward to shooting the 444 Marlin. Should be a great thumper as well. I do like the lever rifles quite alot. They aren't suited for long stuff, but for 200 and under, I am not sure there is much better, when loaded properly.

 

[onesonek]

I have given the .405Win. some thought as well, but again in the Encore, and with cast.
Ahhhhh,,,,, Again so many wants, so few $ for all.

 

[SJB358]

Of course, then there are these alernative's in a 45-70 :twisted:

I am not sure what needs more than one of them.. But I won't be hunting it!

 

[FOTIS]

Of course, then there are these alernative's in a 45-70 :twisted:

Can you name them?

 

[JD338]

...alternative...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =288210691

:mrgreen: :lol:

I had a chance to shoot a Winchester 1895 405 Win and it left a real impression on me. It is a powerful round.

JD338

 

[onesonek]

Sure Fotis,,,
The far right and left are from my BRP mold, weighing 350 and 465 grains,,,,There is also a 3rd cavity in that mold not pic'd, weighing 420.
The center two are from, my AM molds, weighing 405 and 470 grs.

Unfortunately, BRP is no longer in business,,,,,just was made an offer he couldn't refuse on his equipement. But I am very fortunate to have one of his molds.
The good news is, Tom at Accurate Molds, does top rate work, second to none. And he can set up any design one wants. His prices are quite reasonable for the workmanship and service.

 

[onesonek]

Here's the BRP mold,,pay know mind to the funky lighting,,it's an aluminum mold.

and all 3 weights.

 

[JD338]

Dave,

Those are some nice looking bullets! Those heavy weights are going to penetrate into tomorrow.

JD338

 

[onesonek]

Yes they will Jim,,,and while each year that goes by now, my chances of hunting brownies in Ak keep getting slimmer.
But it's comforting to know with the heavy weights, I can scare the nuts out of squirrel on the off side of a 20" oak :wink:

 

[Oldtrader3]

My problem now is my eyesight with iron sights. Otherwise, I would be coveting a .405 Winchester as a short range rifle to replace my .45-70 Marlin (pre-Remington which Brian has). I guess second on the list, behind the .405, would be either a .38-55 or .375 Winchester Model 94. I have never owned one of these and my oldest son is looking at getting one of them as well. These larger bore levers are a hoot to own and shoot.

 

[onesonek]

I hear that on the eye's Charlie. I find a peep helps me out to about as far as I will use the .45-70 (150 yrds or there about), but that will change I'm sure. Then a scope is about the only option left, or maybe a Holo. Or I just will go with more of a ghost ring peep, and shorten up the self impossed range limit. As is with the standard buckhorn,,,75 yds is about the endgate for me.

 

[JD338]

A friend of mine keeps tellg me "Getting old isn't for wimps".
At 52, my eyes are not what they were 20 yrs ago.

Take a look at the VX-3 1.75-6x32mm if yiu decide to go with a scope. Small and compact in size but man is it bright. IMHO, its the perfect power range for the mighty 45-70.

JD338

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have a 2-8x32 Conquest that I was using on the Marlin. If I get a new rifle, I will just move that scope. It worked really well on the Marlin. Plus it is compact and a small scope which fits a lever better.

 

[LD375]

I'm on the prowl for 1 more rifle

Me, too. For about the last 15 or so. :roll:

Well 1 more added for now :grin: ...yah, I just came home with a Marlin 1895 GS 45/70 :mrgreen:
I well try and post a pic when the wife goes out, she doesn't know yet :shock: :wink: ..If I can make the 6x6 steel plates ring at 100yds off hand, I might just leave it un scoped...yah..Lou

 

[SJB358]

Nice! Good score Lou!

 

[DrMike]

Lou,

Sounds like a great find. There is something nice about leaving the lever guns unscoped. However, the more I age, the more I appreciate good glass--even on the lever guns.

 

[257 Ackley]

Here's the BRP mold,,pay know mind to the funky lighting,,it's an aluminum mold.

and all 3 weights.

Man those are beautiful Dave :!: I don't think I could ever use anything bigger than the 405 grain, but those brutes could do some serious tree trimming!