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Offline phoneman7

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45-70 contender
« on: October 22, 2011, 09:48:14 AM »
Wondering if any of ya'll had one and how you liked it.  I have a 10" 44 mag barrel and was thinking of getting a 14" MT 45-70 for hunting.  Have alot of reloading stuff for the 45-70 since I already own a marlin guide gun.  Just wondering hom much more recoil to expect with the 45-70 ove rthe 44 mag.  I'm not really recoil sensitive as i own alot of big bores, 454 casull, 375 H&H's, 45-70 and such.  Also, would the 45-70 give me an advantage of range over the 44 mag or would i be bettor off to stick with what i have. 
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Re: 45-70 contender
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2011, 12:38:54 PM »
Ream your 44 to 445 super mag and still be able to shoot 44 special and 44 mag.
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Re: 45-70 contender
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2011, 02:10:59 PM »
was planning on keeping the 44 mag to shoot as well.  was just thinking of something with a little more punch that i already had stuff for.
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Re: 45-70 contender
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2011, 03:07:25 PM »
I had one built by SSK before T/C made them.  It was 12" and Magnaported.  I loved it.  Highly accurate!
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Re: 45-70 contender
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2011, 03:09:09 PM »
I have a 16 inch 45-70 and I like it.  Loaded with 300 or 350 grain bullets at "trap door" levels it is not uncomfortable to shoot. However it does have more recoil than my 44 mags do.  I use mine for woods hunting and carrying on an ATV during hunting season.  To be honest for what I use it for I could get along just as well with the 44 mag.     
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Re: 45-70 contender
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2011, 04:14:53 PM »
I'll probably get one.  It'll be fun to try out.  I'm sure earplugs are a must even hunting.  If its anything like my ported guide gun, its LOUD!
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Re: 45-70 contender
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2011, 05:39:24 PM »
I have a Super 14 with the muzzle tamer and it is indeed loud.  Earplugs are a must.
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