The 45/70 and barrel lengths

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04 February 2004, 05:29

Mauserkid

The 45/70 and barrel lengths

I am looking into a big bore, the Grand old 45/70.

First, I am considering the Marlin, 1895cb 26in octagon barrel. The printed info I have seen does not indicate great velocity increases with the longer barrel length. In articles I have seen there has been a tendency to produce larger groups. This could be due to the lighter barrel, whippingï¿½(HARMONICS)

So help me out guys. What have been your findings?

Thanks...

04 February 2004, 07:24

Mauser

A 26" tube for the 45-70 is a waste of steel...You need to check out a Guide Gun with a 18.5" barrel because it is in a "perfect" configuration for this caliber. By the way, the 45-70 is not a big bore by any stretch of imagination but it can be classified as small big bore.

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I am looking into a big bore, the Grand old 45/70.

First, I am considering the Marlin, 1895cb 26in octagon barrel. The printed info I have seen does not indicate great velocity increases with the longer barrel length. In articles I have seen there has been a tendency to produce larger groups. This could be due to the lighter barrel, whippingï¿½(HARMONICS)

So help me out guys. What have been your findings?

Thanks...