“Tag: .45-70 Government”

Both are cartridges are suitable for nearly any big-game animal, save the African dangerous heavyweights, and both have fervent, passionate followers. Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the similarities, differences and applications of each.

The Henry Lever Action X Model .45-70 is a smooth operator, with useful features that aren’t overdone.

The Model 26B over/under double rifle handles well, carries efficiently, is seriously accurate and is handsome enough to hand to your friends to admire.

Get a closer look at the Marlin Model 1895CB, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Henry Lever Action X Model .45-70, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Modern features meet classic lever-action design in this potent big-bore hunting rifle.

Get a closer look at the Magnum Research BFR, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Iowa and other states are opening shotgun-only deer seasons to straight-walled cartridges like the .45-70 Gov’t., .444 Marlin and .450 Bushmaster. Here’s how to wring the most performance from their rainbow-like trajectories.

This massive 17.5-inch-barreled .45-70 BFR from Magnum Research’s custom shop is entirely stainless steel, and features a Hogue rubber grip, adjustable sights, an octagonal barrel and pentagon-shaped 5-round cylinder.