Originally Posted by Riflecrank
I succumbed to the charms of a Ruger-Marlin 45-70 Govt yesterday.

I need another 45-70 like I need a hole in my head.

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Marlin JM - my "cowboy" rifle. 430g LGC @ +/-1860 FPS pretty snappy in a light rifle - could not make it through 10-rounds and just shot mild 405g loads thereafter.

Last edited by Retired_Spook; 09/09/23.