Thread: 45-70

Don't over look a 444 Marlin if it turns up flatter trajectory less recoil very similar performance on game.Do not be put off by Microgrove rifling it makes no difference unless shooting really heavy for calibre projectiles.And then it's not the style of rifling but the rate of twist and the later Ballard rifling is faster so will stabilise heaver bullets.There is not an animal in NZ that needs anything other than the standard bullet weights avaiable in either 444 , 45-70 , 450 Marlin.Any of these are very very effective in the bush or anywhere. I know I use a 444 my son a 45-70 never needed a 2nd shot bang flop DRT.It still requires proper bullet placement as allways.