Big Bore Debate
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 3,224
RE: Big Bore Debate
Rebel Hog,
I have a .35 Remington as well, and everybody always grabs one of my guns when they go out instead of their own. Unforunately I can't shoot right now because I have a broken right arm so everybody fights over who gets my guns now. I told them as soon as my arm heals I'm taking my guns back!
I have a .35 Remington as well, and everybody always grabs one of my guns when they go out instead of their own. Unforunately I can't shoot right now because I have a broken right arm so everybody fights over who gets my guns now. I told them as soon as my arm heals I'm taking my guns back!
#12
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,329
RE: Big Bore Debate
The info I am getting here is making me feel better about the .45-70. I like to shoot my guns and the info that Colorado provided was good. Knowing that there is some plinking ammo out there is a good thing. I checked the price on .45-70 ammo and it was between $21 and $23 per box. The most expensive ammo I have ever purchased was about $13 per box. So it is a bit of a jump.
Thanks for the info and keep it coming.
Also where is OldElk. I half expected him to come in here and tell us something about the bigbores to get the folks around here a bit frisky. lol.
Tom
Thanks for the info and keep it coming.
Also where is OldElk. I half expected him to come in here and tell us something about the bigbores to get the folks around here a bit frisky. lol.
Tom
#14
RE: Big Bore Debate
The 45-70 all the way. They are all good calbers however. I have a small herd of 45-70's.
Mossy33. I know what you mean. I can't imagine dragging the same old rifle out two days in a row for deer season. I Mean they need a rest too. And besides I can't let the wife see dust on a rifle, she might think that I don't need it. I thought I was bad when I harvested eight mule deer last fall and only used three different rifles. I have never shot one with a slug gun though. I have carried them for back-up in bear country but never hunted deer with one.
BC What did you get for a 45-70? I have had the Ruger, Marlin, Sharps and NEF's.
Mossy33. I know what you mean. I can't imagine dragging the same old rifle out two days in a row for deer season. I Mean they need a rest too. And besides I can't let the wife see dust on a rifle, she might think that I don't need it. I thought I was bad when I harvested eight mule deer last fall and only used three different rifles. I have never shot one with a slug gun though. I have carried them for back-up in bear country but never hunted deer with one.
BC What did you get for a 45-70? I have had the Ruger, Marlin, Sharps and NEF's.
#16
Join Date: Sep 2003
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RE: Big Bore Debate
Hi bigcountry,
That's a nice looking .45-70. I just picked up a new G2 Contender chambered for .45-70. I found it at the local Gander Mountain for $340. Can't wait to get it scoped and take it to the range.
Dave
That's a nice looking .45-70. I just picked up a new G2 Contender chambered for .45-70. I found it at the local Gander Mountain for $340. Can't wait to get it scoped and take it to the range.
Dave
#18
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RE: Big Bore Debate
Well see if I got a good deal on it. I did all the checks I could looking at the bore, and pushing a cleaning Rod/patch down. Felt smooth. After the transaction, I asked why he was selling so cheap and he said, when he wants to sell something, he prices it to sell. I hope so.