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badlander · August 30, 2012, 08:59 PM

I have both 45-70 and .45 Colt Marlins. Either one would be A good all round gun. The 45 can be loaded up to the lower 45-70 power with 300+grain bullets. will handel most game you are likely to encounter. If the big bears are A concern 45-70 is the one for you.

August 30, 2012, 08:59 PM	#33
badlander Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Location: So. Fla Posts: 344	I have both 45-70 and .45 Colt Marlins. Either one would be A good all round gun. The 45 can be loaded up to the lower 45-70 power with 300+grain bullets. will handel most game you are likely to encounter. If the big bears are A concern 45-70 is the one for you. __________________ We have room for all of Alaska's wildlife. Right next to the mashed potatos- Sarah Palin