45/70 for stalking

[xavierdoc]

I got a bruise on my shoulder just reading this lol . You're right though , in a strong action , the 45/70 can be loaded to impressive levels .

AB

Even the Marlin data from Barnes shows some hefty max loads:

 

[alberta boy]

Even the Marlin data from Barnes shows some hefty max loads:

That would take care of anything I can think of , if it doesn't , it's not of this world and I shouldn't have picked a fight with it in the first place .

AB

 

[Smellydog]

Just caught this short vide.

 

[alberta boy]

Always fancied a Springfield until I picked one up! They are quite heavy.
AB, have you ever loaded one with a ball or done a light load? Something for fun or small game?

Sorry brother , I missed this post somehow . I have loaded round ball in 45/70s , and 458WMs as well . Never in lever guns though . In the Ruger No1 and No3 I did it a number of times , but eventually settled on hard cast 300 gr bullets . They worked well on White-Tails and just chopped a 458 sized hole out of small game . There wasn't any significant meat damage around the entry/exit wounds on either and I didn't have to adjust my hold for different loads/bullets .

AB

 

[Muir]

I have loaded 457 round balls in the 45-70. The military once had a double ball load as well as a 'gallery' load using the old Ideal #457-130 "button bullet" . Very versatile cartridge. I shoot a 300 grain RCBS GC or the Ideal 330 grain "Gould" bullet. Nothing walks away from a hit with either regardless of how fast they are launched from my Mauser. ~Muir

 

[Muir]

Just caught this short vide.

Here we do that with iron sights. ~Muir

 

[Smellydog]

Here we do that with iron sights. ~Muir

Youngsters here don't understand that is even possible cousin.

 

[xavierdoc]

Here we do that with iron sights. ~Muir

They did that, too. Standing unsupported .

1926yds, standing, iron sights. Guide gun

 

[Muir]

Yeah. Ok. I envy his ammo budget. ~Muir

 

[Morkai]

No experience for deer stalking but it's bloody good fun taking out players in Call of Duty with the 45-70 lever action and open sights

 

[Smellydog]

Someone might enjoy this article

45-70 Government Loads | 45-70 Applications | Rifle, Handgun, and Pistol Brass

 

[Harry mac]

I had a Marlin 1895, 45-70 for a while and loved it.
A 405gr lead bullet "trundling" along at about 1500 fps is nice and manageable, recoil wise, and works a treat (unsurprisingly) on muntjac and roe.
The jacketed bullet loads with N133 were quite "snappy", but didn't get uncomfortable until I started to increase velocity past a certain point.

 

[Foxyboy43]

I had a Marlin 1895, 45-70 for a while and loved it.
A 405gr lead bullet "trundling" along at about 1500 fps is nice and manageable, recoil wise, and works a treat (unsurprisingly) on muntjac and roe.
The jacketed bullet loads with N133 were quite "snappy", but didn't get uncomfortable until I started to increase velocity past a certain point.

Sounds wonderful. Could I just ask how many 405gns bullets one gets to the average church roof, please?

 

[Smellydog]

Sounds wonderful. Could I just ask how many 405gns bullets one gets to the average church roof, please?

Our local court house is covered in evil lead. I've often wondered of the irony....

 

[Foxyboy43]

Our local court house is covered in evil lead. I've often wondered of the irony....

Now call me old-fashioned but I have to say I just love the thought of the sound of a mega-heavy bullet hitting a deer. In my minds eye I keep seeing that awfully well-built chappie striking that massive gong (younger members - ask your grandad) at the start of each (I think) Rank movie film. As it turned out the sodding thing was papier mache - another damned childhood memory consigned to the dustbin of disillusionment…..

 

[Smellydog]

Now call me old-fashioned but I have to say I just love the thought of the sound of a mega-heavy bullet hitting a deer. In my minds eye I keep seeing that awfully well-built chappie striking that massive gong (younger members - ask your grandad) at the start of each (I think) Rank movie film. As it turned out the sodding thing was papier mache - another damned childhood memory consigned to the dustbin of disillusionment…..

Yep. Give me a big bullet making two holes anyday. Works with a huge range of powders and brass lasts ages.
In a single shot you don't even need a press or does!

 

[Taff]

Anybody ever go to the 1 mile high x 1mile long shoot in Colorado with any lever action, preferred gun seemed to be 45/70, hitting 45 gallon drums, we were all planned to go but the road got washed out.

 

[Muir]

Anybody ever go to the 1 mile high x 1mile long shoot in Colorado with any lever action, preferred gun seemed to be 45/70, hitting 45 gallon drums, we were all planned to go but the road got washed out.

Never heard of it. ~Muir

 

[xavierdoc]

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:



Need to get closer:





Stalked in to 75m:



Watched this male while I waited for a chance to move on the doe:



Job done; she dropped where she stood:



My 45-70 load: 460gr Mjöllnir cast bullet:





It didn't even rain!

 

[iain b]

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:



Need to get closer:





Stalked in to 75m:



Watched this male while I waited for a chance to move on the doe:



Job done; she dropped where she stood:



My 45-70 load: 460gr Mjöllnir cast bullet:





It didn't even rain!

Looks good job. What bullet are you using? I’ve just joined the "45/70" stalking club. My intention is short range woodland stalking.