tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post114032078048039402..comments2024-03-28T18:32:43.699-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: Field Test: Henry .45-70 lever action riflePeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-91089881162506430782017-01-05T09:33:23.530-06:002017-01-05T09:33:23.530-06:00There's some interesting information if you go...There's some interesting information if you google "Sandy Hook .45-70 test." Various sites have copies of a 1977 article from Rifle Magazine detailing the 1879 field test.<br /><br />And there's fun at the Box Of Truth site, where test #48 showed what a Trapdoor-spec reload could to to "bulletproof" glass... and test #4 against ordinary stuff.<br /><br /><br /><br />TRXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-13971115455533711912017-01-04T19:01:23.624-06:002017-01-04T19:01:23.624-06:00I rather like my Marlin 1895 Cowboy. I will say 4...I rather like my Marlin 1895 Cowboy. I will say 430-grain bullets moving at a bit over 1700 fps have a noticeable recoil.<br /><br />I keep trying to decide if I should put a scope on it. The thing is - 150 yards is a pretty long shot around here, so it's not like it's necessary - other than my (also) failing eyesight. I think if I get one, it'll probably be the Leupold VX-2 1.5-4x28 Scout Scope.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00391535113209714025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-59168821648825942792017-01-04T13:45:36.308-06:002017-01-04T13:45:36.308-06:00Great review. Reminds me that my first love was w...Great review. Reminds me that my first love was with a Winchester, although since the eject is straight up it's trickier to mount a scope.<br /><br />And I shot the .50-90 once, in a reproduction Sharpes. Fun.Borepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-3169459230002619422017-01-04T12:52:03.176-06:002017-01-04T12:52:03.176-06:00In a moment of stupid (sadly, one of many), I sold...In a moment of stupid (sadly, one of many), I sold my beautiful Marlin .45-70, and I now plan on replacing it with the case-hardened Henry.<br />You might want to try the Remington 405-grain loads. Very easy on the shoulder and plenty punch enough for game.<br />- Charlie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-10124467385761076822017-01-04T11:39:47.681-06:002017-01-04T11:39:47.681-06:00Not bad for a cartridge that's been around sin...Not bad for a cartridge that's been around since 1873.<br />Reloading manuals list three levels of power for the .45-70.<br />Lowest is one intended for weak actions such as the original Trapdoor Springfield, duplicating the initial black powder loading of 70 grains. Which when in service was reduced to 55 grains for use in the lighter Springfield carbines carried by the US cavalry. <br />Intermediate loadings can be used in the modern lever actions by Henry and Marlin as well as certain break action single shots, and are adequate for any North American game with the proper bullets.<br />And there is an upper power loading intended strictly for bank vault actions like the Ruger #1 and a few custom single shot rifles. These loads approximate the same power level as that of the .458 Winchester Magnum and have been used to take African elephants.<br />While the Army did develop a .45-70-500 load effective in volley fire out to 3,000 plus yards, ballistically speaking the .45-70 trajectory strongly resembles that of a rainbow, so for modern usage should be treated as a short to intermediate round. While effective out to great distance, that arc makes extremely accurate range judgement a critical factor much past 150 yards.Uncle Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008207593205949098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-15815645433380297092017-01-04T10:29:28.548-06:002017-01-04T10:29:28.548-06:00Good review, and agreed on the recoil pad vs. stee...Good review, and agreed on the recoil pad vs. steel buttplate!!!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-21810417692696970682017-01-04T07:41:43.375-06:002017-01-04T07:41:43.375-06:00Still wouldn't feel safe myself with "the...Still wouldn't feel safe myself with "the most powerful modern rounds" in .45-70 with any lever gun. Some of the niche market European-made boar/moose/bear loads are pretty scary, pressure wise (and require "interesting" legal paperwork due to consumer-safety regulations)... <br /><br />But, if you're just crazy enough to want a "double elephant" rifle, at least the brass and training ammo is cheaper that way. Very heavy bolt actions are also known to exist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-54367216522079303372017-01-04T07:10:00.177-06:002017-01-04T07:10:00.177-06:00Interesting.
Just an FYI - that optic's a lit...Interesting.<br /><br />Just an FYI - that optic's a little overweight for a compact rifle. Leupold makes an excellent VXIII compact variable for these carbines.Glen Filthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256741311142364722noreply@blogger.com