Hi all,

I'm in the market for my next rifle and had never really considered the 45-70. Bu then I saw this rifle:

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/bigbore/1895GBL.asp

And I have to say, I really like the way it looks blush

I am typically a small caliber guy and was considering a 17 Remington to round out my battery, but I already have a 17 FB. What I do NOT own is a lever action, or, a BP caliber (or for that matter, anything larger than a .270 and a 30 carbine in a rifle case)

I do hunt big game, and might warm up enough to consider using this rifle for that purpose.

But more than that, it looks like a hoot to reload for and shoot, especially loading some powder puff loads for ringing steel. I don't really need a valid excuse to buy another rifle, but I am interested in what you all have to say about the 45-70.

What say ye??

thanks,

--Duck911

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