RonRJA
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Great advice everyone! Will update when I make a decision.
.45-70 Lever Action or Single Shot?
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No replacement for a lever action, even a post JM Marlin is still an excellent gun as long as you inspect what you are buying well. A JM Marlin is a work of art. Im hoping they keep making the 1895 GBL once Ruger takes over, great warranty and better management.
My 1895s in .45-70 and .444 are some of my favorites to shoot. Little hard on the shoulder but not terrible. Look forward to a future hog hunt to stop the porkzilla explosion.
My 1895s in .45-70 and .444 are some of my favorites to shoot. Little hard on the shoulder but not terrible. Look forward to a future hog hunt to stop the porkzilla explosion.
Brickman301
Ultimate Member
Since you stated a “under 100 yard hunting rifle”,I’d vote for the lever action. Now, if hunting open fields at longer ranges I’d go single shot.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
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What , no love for Ruger #3 ?
If you * Like * a single shot , go for it , they both have their place , and both will slay Bambi with authority .
And singles have no issues with COL or bullet shape .
If you * Like * a single shot , go for it , they both have their place , and both will slay Bambi with authority .
And singles have no issues with COL or bullet shape .
Barrel length has no affect on accuracy. Longer barrels will yield slightly higher velocity. The lever Henry appears to have a thicker barrel so it probably has less whip and MIGHT be more accurate.
If determined to get a single shot, IMO get a Thompson Center contender/encore. Infinitely more flexible than the Henry.
But I vote lever. They are a hoot! (and something more likely to pass down.)
If determined to get a single shot, IMO get a Thompson Center contender/encore. Infinitely more flexible than the Henry.
But I vote lever. They are a hoot! (and something more likely to pass down.)
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
- 22,285
Another vote for the T/C Contender or Encore. I have a Contender pistol in .45-70 (My Manly Handgun) and an Encore rifle. The longer barrel will give you a longer sight radius with iron sights and more accuracy.
And with the new baby you can get a .22 rim fire barrel and use it as a single shot training rifle when they are old enough. Then as they get older you could change to a .243 barrel for youth deer gun until they are big enough to manage the .45-70 recoil.
List of available cambering for Contender Barrels:
https://www.bullberry.com/oldcustom-contender-barrels
List of available cambering for Encore Barrels:
https://www.bullberry.com/oldcustom-encore-barrels
Those are lists from a custom barrel maker, the common calibers will be available off the shelf from other vendors.
And you could put a Black Powder Barrel on it and use it for Muzzle Loader season.
And with the new baby you can get a .22 rim fire barrel and use it as a single shot training rifle when they are old enough. Then as they get older you could change to a .243 barrel for youth deer gun until they are big enough to manage the .45-70 recoil.
List of available cambering for Contender Barrels:
https://www.bullberry.com/oldcustom-contender-barrels
List of available cambering for Encore Barrels:
https://www.bullberry.com/oldcustom-encore-barrels
Those are lists from a custom barrel maker, the common calibers will be available off the shelf from other vendors.
And you could put a Black Powder Barrel on it and use it for Muzzle Loader season.
Trepang
Ultimate Member
Darkemp
Ultimate Member
Beautiful piece.
Ampm24-7
Member
Envious. Great find!
Oldcarjunkie
R.I.P
i have both, i vote for Both
For a single shot, I'd suggest the Winchester/Browning 1885 High Wall action. I have one of the Miroku reproductions made in the recent past. It's thing of beauty and would make a wonderful heirloom to pass down. The historical aspect that it was John Browning's very first rifle design makes it even more desirable.
JoeR
JoeR
RedneckGeek
Member
This. As much as I enjoy my T/C Encore, Ruger #1 and Marlin 1895, the Browning 1885 High Wall just screams heirloom.
i have both, i vote for Both
Whenever you're trying to decide between 2 guns this is ALWAYS the correct answer!
Wow, here’re three in one photo alone (second photo down)!: https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=179463&page=424
Best o’ success and Happy Hunting!
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