45-70 Lever Gun

[thegreg]

Cool.
It will be a trade off, weight verses recoil.
Is it satisfactory accuracy wise?

I once had a chance to buy a 94 BB in 307 when I was younger. I declined and regretted my decision ever since!
Thanks.

I’ve not done much shooting with it if I’m honest (nothing at all on live quarry), but some load development is on my to-do list. From what I have done shooting paper at 50m, it’s reasonable.

Almost same story here, saw a 94BB in .375 Win a few years ago and really regretted not buying it, even though by all accounts the cartridge was a poor performer. I got this .444 to scratch that itch!

Cheers
Greg

 

[Smellydog]

I’ve not done much shooting with it if I’m honest (nothing at all on live quarry), but some load development is on my to-do list. From what I have done shooting paper at 50m, it’s reasonable.

Almost same story here, saw a 94BB in .375 Win a few years ago and really regretted not buying it, even though by all accounts the cartridge was a poor performer. I got this .444 to scratch that itch!

Cheers
Greg

Personally I don't believe for one second the 375w was a bad performer. I think it would knock the snot out of any UK deer in thick timber but be a joy to carry.

 

[scrumbag]

I’ve got a walnut stocked one, called the Timber Carbine. Scarce chambering in the 94. There aren’t many about in the US, let alone here. From the bit of research I did they were a sort of equally unsuccessful follow on to the 94 “Big Bore”.

I’m trying to decide whether I prefer it to my 1886 in .45-70. What I can confirm is the .444 in the 94 action is harsh to shoot. Big powerful cartridge in a rifle that weighs 6lbs isn’t a great combination. Good fun though..for a few shots.

Cheers
Greg

Pictures please!

 

[stubear]

what ammo do you use ?

Remington 405gn or home loads

 

[thegreg]

Pictures please!

Second one down

 

[angusb1]

That is a fine selection of lever guns. You are spoilt for choice there. Straight stocks, pistol grips, side gates, presumably different calibres?

 

[alberta boy]

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The 94 Timber Carbines , like yours , sell for a lot of money around here . I saw one , that wasn't exactly pristine , sell for $ 2600 CDN not that long ago , as you said , they are a bit of a rare bird .
I've had two 94 Big Bores chambered in 375 Win . It was actually a good cartridge , as long as you used it for the conditions it was designed for , shooting larger game up close . I also had a Ruger No 3 chambered in 375 Win , that one I should have kept . A friend of mine has a Marlin 336 chambered in 375 , I may have to convince him how obsolete it is and sell it to me lol . The 356 Win was a more versatile round , but it didn't last long either . In the end I just stuck with the 45/70 in a lever gun and a 358 Win bolt action .

AB

 

[scrumbag]

Second one down

Great stuff!

 

[Jagdmatch]

I quite like mine but still exploring reloading for it! Not happy with the cast bullets, MME are next on the list. Very good in 416 so should be ok in this.

 

[Greener Jim]

I quite like mine but still exploring reloading for it! Not happy with the cast bullets, MME are next on the list. Very good in 416 so should be ok in this.

Will be really interested in your results with MME, please share when you do try them.

 

[scrumbag]

I quite like mine but still exploring reloading for it! Not happy with the cast bullets, MME are next on the list. Very good in 416 so should be ok in this.

Excellent!

MME are great:



That’s 400gr MME Cariboo out of a 404 Jeff. Velocity and SD at Target

 

[Kalahari]

Excellent!

MME are great:

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That’s 400gr MME Cariboo out of a 404 Jeff. Velocity and SD at Target

That would certainly smart a bit!

David.

 

[Smellydog]

Please, what is MME?

 

[angusb1]

Please, what is MME?

Here you go mmeriflebullets.co.uk

 

[Smellydog]

Here you go mmeriflebullets.co.uk

Looks good thanks.

 

[DeLaRue1953]

I've picked up these four 45-70's this year to add to my JM Marlin levers. Three new Ruger-built Marlin 1895's and a Henry All-Weather Picatinny Rail. All very nice rifles. You can't go wrong with a 45-70, in fact that has been my favorite cartridge for over fifty years. I'd rate these new Marlins as good as, and in many cases better rifles than the earlier JM's. The Henry is my first and it has been out hunting in bad weather with me this winter, great rifle too.

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Hi, I’ve had a Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL on order now for about a year, how on earth did you manage to get three? Talk about jealous!!!!

 

[DeLaRue1953]

Hi, I’ve had a Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL on order now for about a year, how on earth did you manage to get three? Talk about jealous!!!!

Just realised you’re from Atlanta, that will be why then!

 

[theshootist]

I have an SBL and its been excellent. A word of caution though, if you're going to go and put 50 or 100 rounds on steel then you will want to reload well below the maximum pressures. I've pushed 405 gn hard cast lead as fast as the books say it should go and its frankly uncomfortable after a few rounds!

 

[Smellydog]

I have an SBL and its been excellent. A word of caution though, if you're going to go and put 50 or 100 rounds on steel then you will want to reload well below the maximum pressures. I've pushed 405 gn hard cast lead as fast as the books say it should go and its frankly uncomfortable after a few rounds!

Benched or off hand?

 

[theshootist]

I'm talking standing, unsupported! I have some jacketed 350 gn bullets for it now, but I will be loading mild.