Pick my varied ticket up Friday
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It’s still sat at the back of my mind!!
alberta boy
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Well played
I see that Chiappa are on the exhibitor list for the Stalking Show this weekend. I'll definitely have a look at their offerings, my heart isn't totally set on the Marlin just yet...
I've just seen the Chiappa in a nice laminate stock/cerakote barrel configuration online
scrumbag
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Enjoy sir!I see that Chiappa are on the exhibitor list for the Stalking Show this weekend. I'll definitely have a look at their offerings, my heart isn't totally set on the Marlin just yet...
I've just seen the Chiappa in a nice laminate stock/cerakote barrel configuration online
alberta boy
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Fortunately , the 45/70 is an easy cartridge to reload . It isn't that picky . There is a lot of good data available that will cut down your search for a good load . I can't help much as the powders I use , like IMR 4895 and 3031 aren't available in the UK anymore . Drop stalker308 a line , he has some UK friendly data .He's a great bloke but he's also an absolute perfectionist. My "fear" is going away with about 50 different loads to try and becoming utterly bamboozled when all I wanted was something that goes where I'm pointing it and knocks over deer
AB
reiver
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Reloader 7 is still available in the uk though like other powders is hard to find at times.
2400 is good for a lot of target loads . I use both in the .444 Marlin which in my humble opinion is far better suited for the uk .
The .444 kills deader than a dead thing at sensible ranges . I have never felt under gunned when hunting Boar compared to the 45-70 either .
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alberta boy
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If you're looking at that price range , have a look at Pedersolis winchester 86 models . The 86 is a very slick rifle , but you will have to go with a scout scope configuration as they are top eject .I see that Chiappa are on the exhibitor list for the Stalking Show this weekend. I'll definitely have a look at their offerings, my heart isn't totally set on the Marlin just yet...
I've just seen the Chiappa in a nice laminate stock/cerakote barrel configuration online
AB
sassman186
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Some years ago, my Christmas pressie from my darling wife,
was a Chiappa 1886 delux 45-70,
I like it ALOT,
was a Chiappa 1886 delux 45-70,
I like it ALOT,
alberta boy
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The 444 is a really good cartridge , with proper bullets you wouldn't be under gunned hunting anything in these parts either . It is just as effective as the 45/70 when loaded with heavier , 300ish gr , bullets . The only downside to it these days is availability of ammo , brass and bullets , especially the heavier weights , around here . A younger friend of mine inherited his late uncles Marlin 444 , it's a first year of production model , that's accounted for a lot of Moose , Elk and Bears , it's a great old rifle .
AB
alberta boy
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An update , someone wanted the Officers Model more than I did , by about $500 bones . It's a nice rifle , but it's not that nice . The search continues .
AB
alberta boy
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Nice . The Vortex is a really good choice , especially if you use higher velocity , heavy bullet loads . Let us know how it performs .
AB
I'm pretty much sold on one of those. I assume you're happy with it?!
I'm not sure personally whether to go for a scout scope setup like that or to try a reflex red dot.
Barrel getting hot, maybe?
alberta boy
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Just a thought , the top left bullet hole looks a little different , that could be your fifth shot .
AB
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