Shootermick wrote:Bigrich,
I’ve read a few good things about them, take down feature would be handy at times too. Ruger #1 is far too expensive for what I’m after, although it is nice, dont know what other options are out there. Did you get rid of your 45-70?
yeh, i let it go mick. for what my needs and uses are, it was a fad and a toy i guess . if i lived further north where the pigs are bigger, it woulda got more use . i sorta thought i would like more than a single shot for that type of hunting as well. my main "do all" rifle is a very accurate 6.5x55 , that can do everything around where i hunt and live . the cost of reloads for 45-70 influenced me as well . they use a lot of powder
. i'm thinking about a 44 mag lever as a compromise . mind you, there is a 444 marlin for sale online
but as single shots go, i would definately recommend the CVA , outstanding value for the money . even though the guy that owns my local gun shop has a lot of 45-70 and 44 cal marlins. he's kept my CVA and shoots it often