Effective range of 45-70 GVT?
I'm going to go out to the long range this weekend and I am going to bring my Marlin 1895.
Last time I took my Henry in 44 Mag. I was able to hit 400 yards just fine, but I could not take it out to 600 yards...
My 44 mag rounds are 240 grain and going about 1700 fps in the rifle. My 45-70 round are in the 350 range going right around 2000 fps... I am thinking I should be able to reach out a little longer...
I'll give a range report Sunday nite or Monday, but what do y'all think the effective range of a fairly hot loaded 45-70?