What scope should I put on my 45-70?

What scope should I put on my 45-70?

When you are shopping for a variable power scope for a 45-70 rifle, look for one with a max magnification of no more than 9x. For fixed power scopes, somewhere in the 2x to 4x range is ideal. When you are shopping for a 45-70 rifle scope, don’t neglect to think about the scope mount and rings.

Will a 45-70 kill an elephant?

45-70 can kill an Elephant but it is not necessarily an “Elephant rifle”. However, if you dare attempt to debate them they often resort to name calling.

What is the best barrel length for 45-70?

I have owned both barrel lengths in a Marlin 45-70′. I prefer the 22″, which I now own. With reloads, it seemed to preform better groups. I usually don’t shoot past 100 -150 yards though, so I load mine with 400 or 405 grain flat nosed bullets.

How many rounds does a Henry 45-70 hold?

four

Is the 45-70 still relevant?

45-70 and the improvements in propellants, projectile design and materials, as well as the reintroduction of classic rifles and now pistols in the caliber, the . 45-70 has effectively become as relevant as it ever was. 45-70 has been chambered for and killed everything from birds to elephants.

What is the best 45-70 ammo?

Top . 45-70 Ammo Picks for Big Game in 2020

  1. FEDERAL PREMIUM HAMMERDOWN. PREMIUM HAMMERDOWN. $45.99. Sold out.
  2. BARNES VOR-TX RIFLE. VOR-TX RIFLE. $47.99. Sold out.
  3. HORNADY LEVEREVOLUTION. LEVEREVOLUTION. $34.99. Sold out.
  4. BUFFALO BORE BUFFALO-BARNES. BUFFALO-BARNES. Sold Out. Sold out.

What armor stops 4570?

Registered. The higher rated body armor will stop 30-06 AP. A level III or level IIIa might stop a . 444 or 45-70 depending on the type of bullet and range.

Will a .44 Magnum penetrate body armor?

44 magnum (fired from a pistol, magnum rounds fired from a carbine will penetrate most soft body armor and weaker IIIA might not stop a .

Will body armor stop a slug?

The armor stopped 00 Buck and Rifled Slugs. If your adversery is wearing armor, don’t depend on pistols or shotguns. Go for a rifle. As Clint Smith says, “The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should have never laid down”.