Effective range for Marlin Guide gun in 40 70

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firemannw

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What is the effective range for Marlin Guide Gun with an 18.5" barrel in 45 70? I know it depends on the load and size of the slug but I'm just wondering the general range for the rifle.
Thanks,
Noah
 
The 45-70 is nicknamed the 100yd sledgehammer. The tables show that performance between a 300gr and a 405gr varies greatly until about 150yd then gravity begins to drag on them equally. I know folks shoot further with a 26" to 32" barrel like a Marlin Cowboy or a Handi Buffalo Carbine.
 
I used to shoot bowling pins at 350 yd with my 1895SS. The gun will shoot accurately farther than I can see.
 
Effective range for Marlin Guide gun in 45/70

Direct or indirect fire? I seem to recall something about the army doing penatration tests at 500 yards on pine boards to see how well it stood up against the .50 Sharps. The 45/70 held out suprisingly well.
 
They are heavy hitters in the 100 yard range for big hairy mad critters ..
Like the name says Guide Gun ............good for keeping a guides money safe ...:D

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