What is a 45-70 rifle good for?

45-70 is an ideal cartridge for hunting deer, black bear, feral hogs, moose, brown bear, and other big game in thick woods or heavy cover where short range shots (>100 yards) are common. After all, there’s a reason why the Marlin Model 1895G Guide Gun is so popular among hunters and outfitters in Alaska.

Is a 30/30 A good beginner rifle?

30-30 also tend to be lighter than many other deer rifles, making them easier to carry and shoulder than their typically longer-range counterparts. They also are on the lower end of recoil for deer rifles, making them a good choice for beginners.

How much does a 45-70 Henry rifle cost?

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Is 45-70 straight walled?

45-70 was a very popular hunting cartridge, even before this straight-walled phenomenon started, but it’s held back by all of those old guns out there. Factory ammo must be safe to use in them, so the . 45-70 can be loaded to impressive performance.

Are Henry lever-action rifles good?

Despite a design going back more than 150 years, the accuracy of today’s New Original Henry is as good as, and sometimes better than, some more-modern lever-action rifles. It may also be the most fun to shoot. Returning to the beginning of today’s Henry Repeating Arms, the . 22 Long Rifle, 12 for the .

What is the effective range of a 3030 rifle?

30-30 have a maximum effective range of around 150-200 yards. When using a polymer tipped bullet and a scoped rifle (like a Marlin 336), it’s possible to extend that somewhat to around 250 yards or so. That’s plenty of range for most hunters though. On the other hand, the .

How many rounds does a 30-30 hold?

five rounds
Due to laws, most lever-action . 30-30s will only hold five rounds (although some hold six, and older models hold more). Ammunition used in . 30-30s has a round or flat nose, thus allowing it to be loaded into the tubular magazine without the fear of an accidental discharge.