Chiappa wildlands 45/70

[Thebear_78]

I traded a 629 for a NIB Chiappa wildlands in 45/70. I’ve always wanted a win 1886 clone so I couldn’t pass it up.

I am pretty impressed with the fit and finish of this rifle. I would have liked it to have a more slender forend, but it’s pretty comfortable.

I grabbed a couple of boxes of 405gr grizzly ammo at my local grocery/sporting goods store.

It shot pretty well, 1.5” or so at 50 yards for three shots. I think it will make a good packable rifle to carry in side by side. I haven’t decided if I will just leave it open sights or put a red dot or scout scope on it.

 

[JD338]

Nice trade. That will make a nice rifle for the side x side.

JD338

 

[salmonchaser]

Pretty much perfect I should think.

 

[FOTIS]

Hell yeah. A thumper!

 

[grry10]

I'm thinking that if it going to be carried a lot in a SxS I would leave it with open sights or maybe a receiver sights.

 

[DrMike]

That is about ideal for casual carry for your AO.

 

[Joec7651]

Great trade! A takedown like that can be stored practically anywhere. And in 45-70, what’s not to love?

 

[KinleyWater]

Oh-my... A take-down 45-70... Proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. I think it was Benjamin Franklin who said it first.

 

[cloverleaf]

Havin' a hard time see'in a downside to that one....and Im not a fan of "Black furniture" on a rifle. That should be real useful. Enjoy!! CL

 

[lefty315]

I like it! I haven’t had the itch for many guns lately but that one could cause me to start looking.

 

[Scrumbag]

Nice! I have the 44 mag takedown Alaskan. I found I did better when I put the peep sight at the back of the receiver.

Scrummy

 

[flyingagg]

Nice looking rifle. I could carry one like that in my motorcycle saddle bags. Something to keep in mind.

 

[preacher]

You did good my friend! "To me" I don't see how "anyone" in Alaska (read big bear country) who lived out in the Rough would not love a 45-70! I "shot one" of those Grizzly Loads 460 HC out of a Marlin Cowboy 26incher. Dear Lord! I thought for a split second I had torn all the gristle loose and tore the screws out of the plate in my neck! OMG! I gave the other 19 rds to a friend who has oneof the first run 1895s, the one with the straight grip. Phew!