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You're gonna love that rifle! I have the same model but I added the Survivor stock to it and a 4X scope. In the stock I carry the allen keys to remove the scope and base if needed to use the iron sights. Mine is a lot more accurate than it's price would have me believe. I can easily bust clays at 100 meters. After that, I use that big ole 405 grn bullet to bust up the clay pieces till there is no more orange left. Kick really isn't too bad. Sorta like a 2 3/4in 12guage to me. Certainly is a nice visceral feeling dropping those heavy rounds in the chamber :) Knowing they are going where I point em makes the the ole NEF just plain fun!
 
Nice boomstick :thumbup:

I have a Marlin Stainless Guide Gun in 45/70 and I love the Hornady LeveRevolution, it feels like it has more kick to me compared to the other factory ammo and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg :D

Have fun

James
 
The 45-70 is a great candidate for reloading. You can load it to be a pinker, all the way to a elephant gun. I have some really good reduced load data if you get set to reload it, drop me a PM. They really shine with cast bullets which are much cheaper and don't seem to be a hostage for the current bullet shortage.
 
SpookyPistolero said:
Thanks guys! It'd oughta be a heck of a shooter. I'm very excited. Re: being a thumper- yup! Gonna be a roller coaster.

I do need to get back into reloading. I used to do it when I was a kid with my dad, I just haven't broken down and bought all the accouterments. I've actually got a single stage LEE press (just no place to put it!). All in good time...
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There ya go, that's what I was going to say. .45/70 is an excellent nominee for reloading. You'd be able to use it for everything from bunnies to bear, and everything in between.

:thumbup:

Andy
 
Cast some bullets. Reload light. Reload heavy. Make comfortable rounds at all bullet weights/velocities.
Shoot a lot. Have money left over.
(I remember reloading for a .458 Winchester Magnum sitting on an old railroad tie, and plinking with that monster like it was a .22. and for pennies.)

Keithcarter
NRA Life
 
Hey SP
Great find H&R/NEF rifles are some of the best bargins out there.very reliable and accurate. I dont know if you are aware or not NEF can fit all the shot gun barrel's they make or the rifle tubes from .22lr to 500 S&W.price were in the $80 to$100 range for barrel's last time I checked so as time went by you got a .22 hornet or mag. and a12 or 20 guage you could have a very good survival set,with all the bases covered 45/70 rock&rolla:thumbup:
 
H&R makes some very solid, very accurate firearms. I do most of my deer hunting with one of their slug guns- and it is more accurate than most centerfire rifles. You can get a wide variety of barrels fitted to that receiver as well.

.45-70 is a round that you should consider reloading if you intend on shooting it more than a little bit.
 
I have had a H&R 45-70 since 1993 Bought it out of my tax check that year we moved to a farm in the boondocks and I needed a rifle. I wanted a ruger #1 but couldn't afford it so I got the H&R. It defended livestock and fed the family when times were rough. With a healthy dose of IMR3031 and seirra 300 grain hollow points It knocks deer down like they were hit with a truck! Doesn't get used much since I live in shotgun only state now . I get it out once in a while and put the thump on a groundhog. Deadliest gun I have ever pulled the trigger on. By the way I would not trade for a ruger #1 today It has earned a place in the safe .
Roy
 
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