Marlin 45/70 abomination or practical?

[Vermiform]

I haven't bought a firearm in what seems forever. Today, this came across my feed. I may actually buy one. Does this make me a bad person?

 

[Cheesy Lasagna]

Yes.

 

[twinin]

Lever guns were red hot recently and just starting to cool off.

I've been thinking about a modernized 45/70. Weight and price keep me from going through with it.

 

[Vermiform]

Yes.

I think that's fair. My "Inner Mall Ninja" is screaming, "ADD TO CART!!!"

 

[Vermiform]

Lever guns were red hot recently and just starting to cool off.

I've been thinking about a modernized 45/70. Weight and price keep me from going through with it.

I mean it is tacticool AND still rated for T-Rex.

 

[drill sgt]

Depends on your defination of being a bad person. .................................. drill sgt.

 

[Bigchillin83]

Nope.. I love them

 

[sksshooter]

Nope.. I love them View attachment 174141

Arent they just abusive to your shoulder tho? Ive never shot a lever but have shot many single shots and its just not enjoyable to shoot as a fun gun. They have their purpose but a 3030 serves that purpose for me. I could be wrong though. I may need to come shoot one of those units you have picture...?

 

[Bolt Head]

Arent they just abusive to your shoulder tho? Ive never shot a lever but have shot many single shots and its just not enjoyable to shoot as a fun gun. They have their purpose but a 3030 serves that purpose for me. I could be wrong though. I may need to come shoot one of those units you have picture...?

In general, the .45/70 Govt. recoils about like a standard long-action cartridge, say a .30-06.
For hunting inside of 100 yards (or so), the .45/70 is a f**kin' hammer.