Thread: 45/70, the time has finally come!

Hi guys,

Been a while since I have posted, but after owning a marlin 1895 45/70 for over 10 years I’m finally going to do something with it and would like some help/advice.

I have ordered some lee dies, Winchester brass, and brought some 413g cast bullets from Rob (shooternz).

I am thinking of suppressing it and going the subsonic route. I’m guessing I will need to shorten the barrel and mag tube a little if suppressing? I usually use Dan Hardy for all my suppression needs these days but am open to suggestions for this rig.

It is not going to be a serious hunting rig, more of a fun gun.

Any info or starting loads, powders etc. would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Rob