45-70

  1. First Roe Doe of the season: 45-70

    First Roe doe of the season: Took the Cyber-punk 45-70 Marlin GSBL and grassed a tasty deer (and a fox for good measure.) First sight of the Roe (in the triangle of green, across the small valley.): Need to get closer: Stalked in to 75m: Watched this male while I waited for a chance...
  2. Cyber-punk boomstick

    Traditionalists, have a bucket handy... As much as I love my Marlin GSBL 1895 lever-action in 45-70Govt, I had an itch to scratch and EVERYTHING has to be tactical, right?! Before: During: Old forearm tenon: New forearm tenon (needed lapping to fit): After: M-Lok compatible...
  3. 45-70 Gvt. Reloading for Henry rifle

    Hi All, I have ordered a nice new Henry Colour Case Hardened rifle in 45-70gvt, it should arrive in the next few weeks and I'm doing my homework on the best route for reloading. The purpose of the gun is for Lever gun comps, general paper punching, historic/cowboy themed shoots etc. (I'm not...
  4. 1895 Marlin 45-70Govt Boomstick

    Today I finally got to shoot my "new" 45-70 1895 Cowboy at more than 20yds! Still only 110yds but useful for setting a woodland hunting zero. I've fitted a 1-4 Vortex PST scope on a Williams Ace-in-the-hole combo-rail. I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy with 405gr SP loads: The...
  5. Made a leather stick cover for my Marlin 45-70

    Made a leather stock cover for my Marlin 45-70 My "new" Marlin 45-70 Cowboy was just crying out for a leather butt cover, so I made one last night and stained it today. My goals: 1. Raise the comb a little, to allow scope use but without compromising irons 2. Increase length of pull (the...
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