Yah but we all know how wonky your chrono is lmao, how you bin buddy long time no speak. 100% agree, when the excrement hits the rotating blades you dont feel recoil you just do what's needed and check the bruise latter.This know
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My 540 gr Train Stopper Load is very Violent ! Both ENDS ! :smile: RJ
I NO longer have the 45-70 Gov or the 450 Marlin ! Funs over With ! :-( For NOW ! :smile: RJ
Just use the gun you plan to use for moose hunting. If you're asking about a camp gun, either will do. I prefer good ole .12 gauge loaded with slugs.
Well after much research and comments, pms, and suggestions/comparisons I went with a 45/70. Thank you to all who helped me with my decision. I got a marlin 1895 GS stainless steel. Will be taking it out this weekend hopefully to sight in then it’s with me 24-7. I love everything about the gun and Cabela’s has it now for only $899. Don’t go to Nanaimo I bought the last one. Once I have it sighted in and I am confident with it I will be taking it as my bear backup, and possibly christening it on a big island black bear.
Congrats on the new rifle. You will enjoy it for sure.
I sold my gbl some years back and just replaced it with the new 16” dark series. Such a great rifle.
I’m running the 400gr Speer at 1800 in my rifle now. It’s got some wallop.
Go get yourself a bear
No doubt you made the right choice.;)
My 375, GG & Eve's GG -stainless steel & easily removable scope.
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The GG cartridges
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If you're sensitive to recoil look into a rifle or a shoulder pad.
Personally I have no problem with any of my rifles re: recoil.
When shooting the 540gr I hold the rifle considerably tighter against the shoulder.
Remember taking the Defender to the range firing my 1st 3" Brenneke. Didn't hold the shotgun tight & got a bleeding cut on my forehead.
Last season made me realize that I need to spend a bit more time and be a bit more careful selecting rifles scopes and learning about accuracy. I’ve also spent a great deal of time this off-season practising my breathing and trying to learn how to slow my heart rate etc. while shooting. I am shooting sub MOMA at 200 yards and just a little outside of it at 300 with the 6.5 Creedmoor. I am definitely more confident than I was last season in my rifle. Turns out the rifle I had had quite a few issues that I wasn’t aware of. All in all it’s been a good off-season I’ve put a ton of practice time in and rounds in and I feel like it has made a huge difference I am very confident now and ready for the new season. With the new 4570 I’ve got it sighted in well at 100 yards and surprisingly I didn’t find the recoil that bad with the Hornady 325 grain bullets. I find it quite easy to shoot cycle and load it is very quick to aim and very accurate.