oldbear1950
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is anyone loading for the 45-70?
I am retired from US COAST GUARD, and was stationed in Kodiak, ALASKA,
twice for a total of 5 and 1/2 years, and had two 45-70, a RUGER NBR 1 and a Marlin 45-70. For Brown bear protection. Never needed it but did load if for that
In the alder brush, the Ruger was easier to carry, but always felt comfortable with the Marlin, knowing I had more than one shot.
I am retired from US COAST GUARD, and was stationed in Kodiak, ALASKA,
twice for a total of 5 and 1/2 years, and had two 45-70, a RUGER NBR 1 and a Marlin 45-70. For Brown bear protection. Never needed it but did load if for that
In the alder brush, the Ruger was easier to carry, but always felt comfortable with the Marlin, knowing I had more than one shot.