 2006highsierra 
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Posted: 6/25/2012 9:32:11 AM
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Posted: 6/25/2012 11:34:23 AM
Get the custom version of the Marlin if you can afford it. Ghost ring sights and Scout type scope mount.
They have a longer chamber version that will still fire 45-70 if you have other 45-70s and want to ensure you never mix up the higher power rounds. |
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Posted: 9/19/2012 9:31:16 PM
Are you more comfortable with bolt rifles or lever actions? I have a lever in 450 marlin, but shoot much better with my Ruger bolt rifle in 9.3x62. I would choose whatever will be the most comfortable for you.
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mike103
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Posted: 9/20/2012 2:20:31 PM
Originally Posted By crash700:
Are you more comfortable with bolt rifles or lever actions? I have a lever in 450 marlin, but shoot much better with my Ruger bolt rifle in 9.3x62. I would choose whatever will be the most comfortable for you. I agree pick what you shoot the best with. For bear I have the Marlin 45/70 Guide Gun with the large lever, Remington 673 Guide Gun bolt action in 350 Rem mag, and a Remington pump 7600 in 35 Whelen. All three will kill bears. But I cut my teeth on a 870 pump shotgun so the 7600 gets the nod. |
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Warhawk
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Posted: 9/20/2012 4:35:14 PM
The .375 will have more effective range, either one will be a hard hitting rifle.
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