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4sixteen · March 16, 2009, 12:12 AM

Have you considered the Ruger No.1 45-70? A good selection of bullets available and it shoots relatively flat if handloaded with 300 or 350gr Barnes X bullets. Maybe one of the least costly to reload heavy bores. Brass is readily available.

No longer in production, but another heavy bore that I have is a Sako Hunter in 416 Remington magnum. New heavy bore rifles just aren't as common as these used to be.

I also have a stainless Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun. I take it with me when I go canoeing. And it serves double-duty as an anchor or paddle.

March 16, 2009, 12:12 AM	#11
4sixteen Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2009 Location: Up North Posts: 145	Have you considered the Ruger No.1 45-70? A good selection of bullets available and it shoots relatively flat if handloaded with 300 or 350gr Barnes X bullets. Maybe one of the least costly to reload heavy bores. Brass is readily available. No longer in production, but another heavy bore that I have is a Sako Hunter in 416 Remington magnum. New heavy bore rifles just aren't as common as these used to be. I also have a stainless Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun. I take it with me when I go canoeing. And it serves double-duty as an anchor or paddle. Last edited by 4sixteen; March 16, 2009 at 01:41 PM.