Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:19 pm
Sorry, I stand corrected......his Henry 45.70 isn't a mares leg but it is a short looking thing.The mares leg of his is a .357
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45/70 for target shooting?
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Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:42 am
I use a 45/120 (like a 45/70 only more of it) for targets , should be no problem for targets
Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:06 am
joe wrote:i had ago on henry lever action 44 mag rifle, really fun gun i said to the owner i would like one in 45/70 he said theres is no way i would get authrosation for one for target shooting and i could get a red flag as for wanting a very large caliber ?? is this true?
There are some people who really don't have the slightest clue what they are talking about. All the more compounded when "advising" others....
Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:09 am
joe wrote: how do you fire such as thing ? one hand schwarzenegger stylei bet the muzzle flash is massive
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Why the foul language, this isn't GoM why can't you post without using gratuitous swear words?
Likewise, you've appeared to to attempt to impart knowledge and wisdom with "Sheeple Englandstan" opines and the likes. You need more reading.....
Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:21 am
has somebody put their cross pants on this morning sim ?
Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:35 pm
Yes, sorry, that would be me....
Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:29 pm
Sim G wrote:joe wrote: how do you fire such as thing ? one hand schwarzenegger style
Likewise, you've appeared to to attempt to impart knowledge and wisdom with "Sheeple Englandstan" opines and the likes. You need more reading.....
i wasnt being serious !
Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:28 pm
I apologise for my terse response. As said, particularly grumpy pants on today....
Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:31 pm
Will yor lass not be missin them from the wash basket by now?Sim G wrote:I apologise for my terse response. As said, particularly grumpy pants on today....
Re: 45/70 for target shooting?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:40 pm
agreed empty vessels make the loudest noise.Sim G wrote:joe wrote:i had ago on henry lever action 44 mag rifle, really fun gun i said to the owner i would like one in 45/70 he said theres is no way i would get authrosation for one for target shooting and i could get a red flag as for wanting a very large caliber ?? is this true?
There are some people who really don't have the slightest clue what they are talking about. All the more compounded when "advising" others....