[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hunting Rifle Question

Posted: 1/21/2008 5:58:08 PM EDT

What I have for hunting:
44 Mag Revolver
30-30 Rifle
30-06 Rifle
I'm looiking at a Marlin 45/70 Guide Gun and I like it! The question is: Do I need it? Does it fill a niche, or do I already have all I need?

Posted: 1/21/2008 6:00:26 PM EDT

[#1]

I think that the guns that you have should do you fine.

A .45-70 would be nice for protection from bears, but your .44 will do in a pinch.

Posted: 1/21/2008 6:02:18 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
What I have for hunting:
44 Mag Revolver
30-30 Rifle
30-06 Rifle
I'm looiking at a Marlin 45/70 Guide Gun and I like it! The question is: Do I need it? Does it fill a niche, or do I already have all I need?

Oh dude, you're asking ARFCOM if you NEED another gun?

Seriously, you probably are covered pretty well already, but that gun is niiiice!

Posted: 1/21/2008 6:03:28 PM EDT

[#3]

better yet, get a lever gun in 44mag. the added velocity from the longer barrel makes it much more powerful , and ammo compatability with the revolver will make a nice combo.

Posted: 1/21/2008 6:04:46 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
better yet, get a lever gun in 44mag. the added velocity from the longer barrel makes it much more powerful , and ammo compatability with the revolver will make a nice combo.

Posted: 1/21/2008 6:13:26 PM EDT

[#5]

I don't think the guide gun makes a good long range rifle. I shot my brothers and personally, I don't like it. It is OK close up. But I can't see taking 150+ yard shots with it.

Posted: 1/21/2008 6:40:17 PM EDT

[#6]

Thanks for the lever action 44 mag advice, I like that too!

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