tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post3597641543982692755..comments2024-03-29T03:31:54.220-06:00Comments on The Michael Bane Blog: Some Days Are Better Than OthersMichael Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-76964177246561844972009-08-13T11:47:18.772-06:002009-08-13T11:47:18.772-06:00They used to make a ruger #1 in 45-70. Don't k...They used to make a ruger #1 in 45-70. Don't know if they still do. I do know that the particular ruger frame will allow one to shoot the hottest 45-70 factory ammo out there.Lawrencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-18756928171631824282009-08-13T09:03:13.590-06:002009-08-13T09:03:13.590-06:00Old Weird Harold - split the difference - Marlin 1...Old Weird Harold - split the difference - Marlin 1895 in .45-70 with a 22" barrel. 100 to 150 meters and you're golden. More velocity can be coaxed out via handloading than the shorter barrels, you have a repeater, and it's handier than the single shots.Some Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01211922409369113892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-53878561312703120322009-08-13T07:46:55.138-06:002009-08-13T07:46:55.138-06:00I watched the same program yesterday afternoon. RE...I watched the same program yesterday afternoon. REALLY liked your sartorial splendor. . . Furthermore, I'm now more than ever convinced that I want a big ole 45-70 of some sort. Do I want a lever action camp gun or a long-barrelled single-action? What's a fella to do??? I picked the 45-70 because it's still readily available in a fair amount of loadings and I want a large, heavy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com