Looking to buy a lever action .45-70 and stuck between these two. What do y'all think?
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Marlin Guide Gun or Henry .45-70?
- Thread starter Grant S
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marlin
Any particular reason why?
Marlin, and here is why:
Proven action for hot 45-70 loads. Marlins model 1895 is one tough rifle. I am not knocking Henry because I think they make nice rifles, but for my money I want what is proven not what looks promising. Marlin has Proven metallurgy, meaning, they use strong enough steels to withstand decades of use. I would suggest getting an older JM marked barrel rifle but the new ones are coming around to where they are pretty good now. In 45-70 Marlin gives you lots of options from a short barreled guide gun to a 26" barreled rifle with a full length magazine tube. It holds nine in the tube and is awesome, love mine. You can get a lot of options in-between as well. Lastly, get a JM Marlin and your rifle will hold its value better. I don't see Henry rifles maintaining value like JM Marlins. That is the best summary I can give at this hour while on vacation. I'lltry better if I have too. Hope it helps.
Proven action for hot 45-70 loads. Marlins model 1895 is one tough rifle. I am not knocking Henry because I think they make nice rifles, but for my money I want what is proven not what looks promising. Marlin has Proven metallurgy, meaning, they use strong enough steels to withstand decades of use. I would suggest getting an older JM marked barrel rifle but the new ones are coming around to where they are pretty good now. In 45-70 Marlin gives you lots of options from a short barreled guide gun to a 26" barreled rifle with a full length magazine tube. It holds nine in the tube and is awesome, love mine. You can get a lot of options in-between as well. Lastly, get a JM Marlin and your rifle will hold its value better. I don't see Henry rifles maintaining value like JM Marlins. That is the best summary I can give at this hour while on vacation. I'lltry better if I have too. Hope it helps.
By the way, I love Marlins! That is why I felt compelled to answer.
Same here. I don't know much about the Henry, but I know the Marlin is a very good rifle. I had the Guide gun. It was well balanced, fast, reliable and accurate.
Thanks a lot it seems like everyone is saying to get the marlin.
