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Field-dressed · September 10, 2000, 08:43 PM

GRH, I recently ordered the Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70 for hunting and bear protection. I work and hunt (moose, bears, deer and goats) along the gulf coast of Alaska. I decided on the Guide Gun because I rarely kill any thing over 100 yards (usually less than 50) and spend a lot of time in heavy cover. The Guide Gun is fast and can lob a 530 grain bullet if you want. I also just like the looks of the guide gun, clean lines with no brush-snaggers. The lever handle itself has a tang at the rear end where it meets the stock that looks like it would keep the handle from collecting brush. If you're more of a caribou or sheep hunter you probably want a long range caliber. You can learn a lot about the 45-70 if you do a search on it in The Art of the Rifle forum.

September 10, 2000, 08:43 PM	#3
Field-dressed Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 148	GRH, I recently ordered the Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70 for hunting and bear protection. I work and hunt (moose, bears, deer and goats) along the gulf coast of Alaska. I decided on the Guide Gun because I rarely kill any thing over 100 yards (usually less than 50) and spend a lot of time in heavy cover. The Guide Gun is fast and can lob a 530 grain bullet if you want. I also just like the looks of the guide gun, clean lines with no brush-snaggers. The lever handle itself has a tang at the rear end where it meets the stock that looks like it would keep the handle from collecting brush. If you're more of a caribou or sheep hunter you probably want a long range caliber. You can learn a lot about the 45-70 if you do a search on it in The Art of the Rifle forum.