and in reality, who'd want to drop big money on some gun that they'd never have any real use for? There's far more shooting matches, self defense needs and varminting than game hunting, So a smart person would pick a gun that's useful for those things, too. A 45.70 has almost no uitility at all.

Now, if you were allowed two guns, I'd seriously consider a Remington 3006 autoriflle and an intergrally sound suppresssed, alloy upper receiver Ruger 2245. 26 ozs or less, 4" barrel, 10" overall, 2" groups at 50 yds. then you'd have real big game taking ability and assuming you can really stalk and shoot a handgun, adequate small game taking ability also. The .22lr handgun doesnt help you train for your rifle, tho, as does the .22lr conversion unit for the AR.


Last edited by satir; 12/05/19.