Marlin makes a good lever action. The 45-70 is a classic old round.
With practice, you can take critters out to 200 yds. with good loads. Hornady's LEVERevoluton ammo is nice.
It's a good combination for hunting most anything within reasonable ranges.
JM
Really???
This nice bull was shot with a 45-70 with a muzzle velocity of 1600 fps from Garrett Cartridges at 275 yards...No your weapon and everything is kool!!!!
Jayco