Marlin Guide Gun

Morrissey · May 3, 2000, 06:28 PM

Is the Guide Gun in 45-70 accurate past 200m? Can that ctg really drop anything in north america?

Hueco · May 3, 2000, 06:45 PM

With hardcast hot loads the 45-70 can drop African dangerous game too! The 45-70 past 200 yards? Why? That cartridge has a rainbow trajectory, and isn't desgined really for hunting past 125 or 150. Sure, it can get out that far, but if you want to long range big game hunt -- get a 338 Winchester. Just my opinion though....

Hueco

Erik · May 3, 2000, 09:18 PM

I think it is pretty safe to say "no." It is a great choice for out to 150 or so.

**Mal H** · May 3, 2000, 09:37 PM

Here's some info from someone who has studied that cartridge more than just about anybody else:

45-70

Schmit · May 3, 2000, 09:39 PM

Morrissey

First off - Welcome to TFL Soldier.

Second - If you look up at at the top right side of the screen... no, your other right Soldier... you will see, in small print, a link button labled "search". Click on it. Type in Marlin Guide and hit the search button.

You will come up with 40 or so topics that discuss the Marlin Guide, its capabilities, limitations, and other options.

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Schmit
GySgt, USMC(Ret)
NRA Life, Lodge 1201-UOSSS
"Si vis Pacem Para Bellum"

May 3, 2000, 06:28 PM	#1
Morrissey Junior Member Join Date: May 2, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs,CO,USA Posts: 5	Is the Guide Gun in 45-70 accurate past 200m? Can that ctg really drop anything in north america?

May 3, 2000, 06:45 PM	#2
Hueco Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 1999 Posts: 561	With hardcast hot loads the 45-70 can drop African dangerous game too! The 45-70 past 200 yards? Why? That cartridge has a rainbow trajectory, and isn't desgined really for hunting past 125 or 150. Sure, it can get out that far, but if you want to long range big game hunt -- get a 338 Winchester. Just my opinion though.... Hueco

May 3, 2000, 09:18 PM	#3
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	I think it is pretty safe to say "no." It is a great choice for out to 150 or so.

May 3, 2000, 09:37 PM	#4
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Here's some info from someone who has studied that cartridge more than just about anybody else: 45-70

May 3, 2000, 09:39 PM	#5
Schmit Staff Alumnus Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: Masquito infested flatlands of Mid-FL Posts: 1,857	Morrissey First off - Welcome to TFL Soldier. Second - If you look up at at the top right side of the screen... no, your other right Soldier... you will see, in small print, a link button labled "search". Click on it. Type in Marlin Guide and hit the search button. You will come up with 40 or so topics that discuss the Marlin Guide, its capabilities, limitations, and other options. ------------------ Schmit GySgt, USMC(Ret) NRA Life, Lodge 1201-UOSSS "Si vis Pacem Para Bellum"