I can't decide

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grubbylabs

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I just sold my Win 94 AE in .444. I am going to replace it with in the year but I can't decide between a 45-70 and the .444. I really liked the .444 and I have a great mold for it. But it seems that the 45-70 is more popular. I will mostly use the gun for hunting in heavy brush and bear defense and I usually hunt just outside of Yellow Stone National Park.

So based on availability of brass, and performance, is there really a big difference in the two?

From what I have been reading, used Marlin would be a better choice than a new one?
 
Have a look at the new Stainless (or Blued) Marlin Big Loop in 45-70. It's a great little brush gun with its 18.5" barrel.
 
Id go with the 45-70 only because its more common and the parts and accessories should be cheaper because of it
 
Yes a used Marlin is a better deal than a new one.

The .45-70 is more powerful than the .444 Marlin and has a larger selection of bullets.

Both will fill the roll you need.

I'd say that since you know and like the .444 that should count for quite a lot.
 
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