I won a RMEF Rem 7mm mag at the RMEF dinner. Nice rifle with a camo stock. I wish it had open sights. I already have a 30-06 that I love and shoot very well for elk. My next pruchase was probably going to be a Marlin 45/70 for the dark timber and backup rifle.

7mm and 30-06 being so similar, should I trade it for a 45/70, or just keep it as a backup? I prefer short and light rifles.

What do you like for dark timber elk guns other than the Marlin?

Winchester 1876 TD in 50-95 Express. 350 gr lead at 1500 fps.

Winchester 1895, in .405 winchester with reciever peep sight.

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Originally posted by Jim Z.:
Winchester 1895, in .405 winchester with reciever peep sight.

That is a fine rifle!

Trade it. But my Marlin is a 444. CB

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Originally posted by Colorado Bob:
Trade it. But my Marlin is a 444. CB

I agree, but I'm a 45/70 guy. So Marlin 45/70.
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If you like your '06 then get a 45-70. If you like the RMEF 7mm then buy a 45-70. You win either way!!!

Blue, Castle Rock is an awesome area of Colorado! I use to mule deer hunt just outside of town....took a 211 NT in 2001. Saw some others..that were even bigger.

Congrats on winning that rifle

Thanks guys. So does anybody want to trade a 45/70 for a 7mm?

Have any of you tried the scout scope setup on the Marlin?