Gibbs Summit Rifle, .45-70, an Enfield bolt-action

Gator_Weiss · December 23, 2009, 12:20 PM

I have read some things from time to time on this rifle. I am considering purchasing one. Is there anyone on the forum who has had any experience with this rifle?

I have heard that some get the chamber reamed to .45-90, and that there is plenty of room in the magazine already for the 45-90 cartridge.

w_houle · December 25, 2009, 08:27 PM

Didn't really think the Enfield action was really strong enough for much of anything.

hickstick_10 · December 25, 2009, 10:46 PM

Excellent bush gun, can be loaded to Ruger #1 loads.

Get a recoil pad though, she walks to the rear pretty good.

December 25, 2009, 08:27 PM	#2
w_houle Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,391	Didn't really think the Enfield action was really strong enough for much of anything. __________________ How could you have a slogan like "freedom is slavery" when the concept of freedom has been abolished?

December 23, 2009, 12:20 PM	#1
Gator_Weiss Member Join Date: December 12, 2009 Location: Southwestern USA Posts: 40	Gibbs Summit Rifle, .45-70, an Enfield bolt-action I have read some things from time to time on this rifle. I am considering purchasing one. Is there anyone on the forum who has had any experience with this rifle? I have heard that some get the chamber reamed to .45-90, and that there is plenty of room in the magazine already for the 45-90 cartridge.

December 25, 2009, 10:46 PM	#3
hickstick_10 Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Posts: 477	Excellent bush gun, can be loaded to Ruger #1 loads. Get a recoil pad though, she walks to the rear pretty good.