Marlin 45-70 vs Browning BLR 308

[Gvit]

I'd probably be very tempted to trade for a .444 guide….

I'm in Knoxville & have a 45-70 Guide...

 

[1 good shot]

You'd be crazy to trade the Browning; if you absolutely don't care for it, sell it, and use the money to buy what really would be a luxury for you.

I've owned all three. Unless its just for the novelty of it, I would just keep the browning. The ammo for the 444 and 45/70 are just going to get harder to find. As each new caliber comes out, the manufacturers will tool up for them and pretty soon just the smaller outfits are going to be the only ones producing the ammo. That means extremely limited availability. As it is,
what is available, is already getting really expensive

 

[Kahrman]

My vote is for the Marlin. I love the big bores. The main reason is that the Marlins just feel/shoulder better to me. Every time I shoulder a BLR it just does not feel right to me.

 

[Snowwolfe]

I've owned all three. Unless its just for the novelty of it, I would just keep the browning. The ammo for the 444 and 45/70 are just going to get harder to find. As each new caliber comes out, the manufacturers will tool up for them and pretty soon just the smaller outfits are going to be the only ones producing the ammo. That means extremely limited availability. As it is,
what is available, is already getting really expensive

The 45-70 is more popular now than it was over 100 years ago.

 

[MoonBuzzard]

Usually when I'm faced with such a dilemma I end up owning both

 

[bowhunt25]

Contemplating on trading my stainless BLR .308 for a Marlin 45-70 or 444. What are y'all's opinions….?

How much you want ? Lemme know I'm could be your Huckleberry

 

[mayberryrick]

How much you want ? Lemme know I'm could be your Huckleberry

You can now ask Gvit.

 

[Antler Daddy]

I've been thinking a BLR is my next gun. Let me know if you put a price on it.

 

[mayberryrick]

I've been thinking a BLR is my next gun. Let me know if you put a price on it.

Traded it to Gvit.

 

[Antler Daddy]

Congrats on the deal! You have me looking at these online again and I think I want a 7mm-08.

 

[Snowwolfe]

I owned two BLR's. Nice enough rifles. But they all need to be sent to a qualified gunsmith for a first class trigger job. Only a few have the skills to do it. Expect to spend about $250-$300 for the work and shipping both ways.

 

[mayberryrick]

I owned two BLR's. Nice enough rifles. But they all need to be sent to a qualified gunsmith for a first class trigger job. Only a few have the skills to do it. Expect to spend about $250-$300 for the work and shipping both ways.

I had never shot the one that I had but I read that somewhere else also.

 

[Remi]

Traded it to Gvit.

Are you going to reload for the old warhorse or shoot factory?

 

[mayberryrick]

I think I am going to reload or have someone reload for me.

 

[Remi]

I think I am going to reload or have someone reload for me.

That certainly opens up a lot of possibilities


I've had 3 and all have been very easy to get accuracy from with different bullets and powders

 

[dhpro]

uuuu blr!!

 

[EastTNHunter]

Sounds like both of you are happy

 

[Gvit]

I think I am going to reload or have someone reload for me.

Natchez

www.natchezss.com

One of the greatest pastimes/ hobbies ever. Add powder & primers - you'll have everything you need

 

[mr.big]

for the ranges id use a lever gun for I would take the 45~70,,

 

[mayberryrick]

A little eye candy fellas and a picture for comparison. From left to right is a .243, 300 Savage, and then the big boy 45-70…