In the past I used to teach martial arts. A great tool was using videos of the student. They could see themselves. Don't misunderstand me you are a good shot but you have a problem. At 4:03 you run out of bullets and anticipate the recoil. You move the rifle when it didn't go off. I suggest that you take videos of yourself just for yourself. Have someone else load the lever gun so you don't know how many are in it. Then video yourself shooting and see if you anticipate.
@NoobAtFPS Well, before he records video I'm sure he shoots and learns his guns. I am sure he learns where the gun is shooting with the iron sights and/or adjusts them to himself personally.
I would do ANYTHING to have a range like that in my backyard! Awesome videos, ive been watching them all day, great and interesting collection of firearms also. I've learned a lot!
@CaliforniaCarpenter7 depending on the grain and type of bullet used, there about a thousand pounds of energy apart. the 45/70 is absolutely the grand daddy in that comparison. really no comparison at all in my opinion.
hey hickok I have some questions over this. First you said you maxed out the load for the lever action 45-70. Did the reloading book tell you this load? If not who did you get the information from? Did you cast the 300 grain bullets you use? If not where did you get them? Also I thought you said that shooting those targets with a big rounds like these that they would be damaged. Why are you shooting them in this video?
what kind of ammo were you using in that 629? Ive got one just like that and there is NO WAY you can shoot it that fast because of the recoil. Yours is barely kicking up.
@Sodiumreactor He's using his handloads which are a light to moderate magnum load, and they are not as hot as factory loads usually. Also given he's 6'8 and has very large hands, recoil doesn't affect him as much.
Hi Hickok, just got a Marlin 45/70 1895 cowboy and am loading 405grn cast bullets over Reloader 7 powder. In your experience about what velocity suits these caste bullets? They are .457 and give me 1730fps over 40 grn RL7. Really enjoy your videos, keep it up! Mike
Ever notice that you rarely see anyone that is not military firing a barret 50? For one thing, a barret 50 costs one hell of a shiny penny... And it's about $1.50 a round.
@7DaysPassion I saw a TV show a while back about the Barrett family. The Barretts were at a local range firing the latest version of the Barret .50. At that time the gun was not in production. Anyway, there was another guy at the range, just a local shooter. He didnt appear to know the Barrets personally but Ronnie Barrett asked him if he would like to fire the weapon! How cool would that be!
Thanks for the great shooting Videos Hickok. I'm curious about the ballistics of the Marlin .44 magnum lever and the Marlin.45-70 lever rifles. How do they compare with one another? Thanks
hey hickok45! I wanted to know what all heavy loads there are out there. I know there is 45-70, 45-120, and 50-90 (which I would love to know guns out there now for sale in that caliber). What else might there be out there including any of the safaria dangerous game loads as they call them that you know? Thanks!
@sk8forlife90 You can't really compare the two since .500 S&W isn't yet available in a rifle. The .500 is larger diameter and from what I've heard can use 600-700 grain projectiles. That said, the .45-70 is no slouch. Notice how it knocks down the shilouettes....most of the other guns Hickok fires at them only make them ring!!!
@joshua987x correct the lee was what the 45 70 was desginend for. after appaerent weaknesses in the lee and finding it cheaper and easier to convert old muskets over to single shot 45 70s the US government deicde to arm the troops with the trapdoor. in use till the spanish american war.
@LordPayne Well you've got the right attitude about it. Second amendment for the win? He really is a knowledgeable and safe person, but I agree with the left wing when it comes to crazy people. Unfortunately most people are just plain stupid with guns... I go with bows though.
@jarostone I could get into a whole arguement about guns for defensive purposes, mind you, but you seem like a reasonable person who doesn't deserve that sort of blind, frothing rage directed at them.
Anyway, with bows I'm never sure if I'd go with a compound crossbow or a traditional bow and arrow set up... plus, if I get it wrong there's an animal screaming in pain or if I'm really bad, another person complaining about the new hole in their arm.
@LordPayne Well hopefully you aren't shooting a bow at a person. heheh. I'll tell you right now, I bought a compound bow, and I made my own laminated bow. Shooting traditional is better, requires more skill and strength, and it feels good when you get the skill to hit a target, as Hickok says.
@jarostone I meant I might hit a person through incompetence whilst hunting, which is a fear in general, really.
The weapon I'd like to try killing an animal with is something like a tomahawk, but then you need caveman levels of strength to properly wrestle with an animal and few people have that sort of muscle anymore, plus it's rediculously hard to get that close to an animal without it running away or goring you.
It would be the ultimate show of skill, short of an unarmed takedown.
I don't know why bolt-action rifles were so popular during WW1 (and WW2) when clearly, at least in my mind, lever guns seem much more handy and practical.
@Dodo251 the tubular magazines of lever action rifles necessitated the use of flat-tipped bullets, otherwise dropping or hitting the rifle hard enough would cause the tip of a bullet to discharge the primer of the bullet in front of it. the flat tipped nature of this ammo means that the rounds will not be as accurate or have the same amount of energy down range as a full power, pointy-tip bullet. Modern lever-action ammo features squishy gel tips that make the bullets aerodynamic. Good question
@Dodo251 During the Spanish-American war spanish irregulars were often armed with lever action rifles in various calibers and used them extensively against the .30-40 krag and the antiquated springfield trapdoors in .45-70 issued to volunteers. I can recall reading that the old, venerable .45-70 had a markedly psychological effect on the Spanish troops unlucky enough to be targeted, the massive lead slugs tended to dismember and leave men with their insides on their outsides
@spiffinz Very interesting, I appreciate your time and effort. I come from a country where people are not allowed to carry guns and gaining a permit to just own a gun can sometimes take up to 6 months. I'm farely new to firearms but I'm also seriously considering buying a handgun (despite the fact that the subject of personal protection is often shunned in my country) and am thoroughly interested in all kinds of weapons so any bit of interesting information about old guns is greatly appreciated!
@Dodo251 One reason for the change is that bolt action rifles are better designed for prone shooting, whereas a lever action would be difficult to shoot in a prone position
Mr Hickok you are awesome!!! Your videos are great very informational and not to mention the BEAUTIFUL guns!!! Especialy the 1886 Browning!!!! You also know what you are talking about unlike a lot of other so called youtube experts. Keep the great videos coming!!! Ohh and by the way you are one hell of a good shot!!!!
@hickok45 Hey I'm looking to buy a .45-70 repeater here sometime soon. I don't want to spend an enitrely too much amount of money and I've always liked Marlin. What would you recommend buying? Also, what did you call that short-barrel Marlin .45-70?
@AdamIowa89 i own a marlin model 1895g (guide gun) in .45-70 and i love it. theyre solidly built and seem to fit perfectly in the hands. they point well and after breaking them in cycle quite smoothly. my only gripe is the somewhat flimsy sights that come standard
@hickok45 hickok wheres the 444? or the 450? they are bigger than the 45 and 44 mag haha still great video! if u can get ahold if a 444 marlin will you shot it? same for a 450 marlin
Nice shootin! I recently purchased a TC Encore rifle in .45-70. It's an awesome cartridge. Our local library has a book by Paul Matthews, who lives in my hometown, titled "40 Years With the .45-70". If you don't already own it, I recommend it highly. Also...wasn't the .45-70 invented in 1866? I know it was adopted by the Army in 1873, but it's actual invention was earlier, I believe.
I like the sound of that guide gun. The shorter barrell gives it a different and louder sound I guess. Kind of like a short exhaust on a motorcycle. How many guns do you own? I would like to have more guns but they are expensive....lol.
hickok45, i'm glad i'm on this side of the muzzles; you, sir, are an excellent shot, as I only remember one round not ringing the steel! even with the 3 in .44mag. I commend u, sir. keep vids coming
Hickok, you make some great videos. You present alot of great information and its just a hell of a lot of fun to watch you. Thanks for the great work and fantastic shooting. Take care!
hey hickok, that holster u got what kind is it? and where did u get it, and for how much? i got a smith and wesson 66 and i need a holster for it. four inch barrel, and that holster looks like it would work well.
I'm planning on buying a Marlin 1895 SBL with extra-large loop and ghost rings. I was told to hold off a while because the plant is being relocated. Remington just aquired Marlin and there was a question of quality control. any truth to this?
I noticed your fond of slip-on recoil pads. I couldn't help but notice that your recoil with the 629 was rather light - do you shoot lighter loads? The 45-70 is a nice cartridge but I'll stick with my .444 marlin.
Hey Hickok45, do you have a video on your range setup? I love watching your clips, always fun and informative. But one thing I would really like is a closer look at how your targets are made, and their layout. I'm kind of a novice to target shooting, but am looking at setting up range of targets set at various distances. Something like yours would be pretty sweet.
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45-70, the original buffalo medicine
craiallen 3 days ago in playlist Rifles & shotguns
Ah, John Moses Browning. Probably the most briliant gun designer of all time.
KironStrife 3 days ago
will they stop Zombies?
dumb7890 5 days ago
I want a '73 Trapdoor carbine!!! One of my all-time favorites!!!
hup53 1 week ago
sounds like you could play 'marching through georgia'!
timpani25 1 week ago
the brass on that marlin is so big it looks like its ejecting shotgun cartridges
red88ization 1 week ago
This is an older video for sure.
sirsilwil 1 week ago
Fuck'n bee.
st3tson95 1 week ago
Great shooting!
maynardp12 1 week ago
Sanity599
I think you are right but you are wrong at telling hickok45 how to shoot. Look at his other videos he very rarly flinches
landoncolt9 2 weeks ago
In the past I used to teach martial arts. A great tool was using videos of the student. They could see themselves. Don't misunderstand me you are a good shot but you have a problem. At 4:03 you run out of bullets and anticipate the recoil. You move the rifle when it didn't go off. I suggest that you take videos of yourself just for yourself. Have someone else load the lever gun so you don't know how many are in it. Then video yourself shooting and see if you anticipate.
sanity599 2 weeks ago in playlist 45/70
Are short barrels really more accurate? Shorter distance between sights and all that. always thought they were less accurate.
Mrclancy6969 3 weeks ago
Your an amazing shot!!! Where did you get the bullet sling?
RedNeckSoloCupJr 3 weeks ago
Was hickok in the military?? hes a great marksman, i can barely shoot a target at 30 yards
NoobAtFPS 4 weeks ago
@NoobAtFPS Well, before he records video I'm sure he shoots and learns his guns. I am sure he learns where the gun is shooting with the iron sights and/or adjusts them to himself personally.
ntrudr800 3 weeks ago
Hickock45 is the Ranger with the Big Iron on his Hip...
Jamesmartens55 1 month ago
You should've shot that bee that got in the way of the camera...
supermankicass 1 month ago
try not trigger jerking
ppeek2 1 month ago
which round is more accurate the 30-30 or the 45-70
XxrushxX1 1 month ago
Great shooting. I hope I can shoot that well someday. I also hope I can afford a private range that nice someday.
sammyiphone 1 month ago
This guy is the real deal. All of it is impressive, but that down range accuracy with the 3" .44 mag is OUTSTANDING.
mlcoo17 1 month ago
@mlcoo17 yes I was also impressed.
spiderminus 1 month ago
So, are those 405's loaded in the smokeless powder equivalent?
LearnToTurn7 2 months ago
heavy lead
MACEX1000 2 months ago
I was looking at getting a Marlin/Remington 1895 .45-70. To big of a shot for deer though. I chose a Remington 770 .270 instead.
LeftAwakeOnLive 2 months ago
I own a 1895 Guide Gun and I can testify to the awesomeness of that round. Get one!
Simlatio 2 months ago
very good rifle
losteden 2 months ago
The .45-70 is a SWEET cartridge!
Tuxster3 2 months ago
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In a gunfight I want you on my side!
almetcalf 2 months ago
Good stuff.
MyJt7 2 months ago
I love the BANG...(delay).....BONG.
AlbionFan57 3 months ago
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jonsthedrummer02 3 months ago
The first hickok45 joke. "Any questions" loving the marathon so far.
jonsthedrummer02 3 months ago
I would do ANYTHING to have a range like that in my backyard! Awesome videos, ive been watching them all day, great and interesting collection of firearms also. I've learned a lot!
BlaineKaiser426 3 months ago
Whats with all the CoD kids and this fpsrussia guy?
drbackjack 3 months ago
AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO SEES THAT BEE? RUN HICKOK RUN!!!!!! >.<
gunguy26 3 months ago
Tom Horn!
nowhere991 3 months ago
you have it made
ccborden870 3 months ago
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Damn, he doesn't miss with ANYTHING! I'd love a 45-70. I'm thinking Ruger Mini 30 first
spookypunky 3 months ago
Damn, he doesn't miss with ANYTHING! I'd love a 45-70. I'm thinking Ruger Mini 30
spookypunky 3 months ago
damn id love to visit this little range
killercavalry 3 months ago
good shooting
Solon6633 3 months ago
Damn I actually thought that bee was really in front of me, but great video though.
spsnova 4 months ago
I saw that flinch at 4:04 but I can't blame you, 45-70 is serious business.
brothadave 4 months ago
@imahavethatpicasso kyle is not russian. he just uses that "accent" for the channel.
aussiek2000 4 months ago
How does the .45/70 compare to the .44 magnum?
CaliforniaCarpenter7 4 months ago
@CaliforniaCarpenter7 depending on the grain and type of bullet used, there about a thousand pounds of energy apart. the 45/70 is absolutely the grand daddy in that comparison. really no comparison at all in my opinion.
itTAKESaWOLF 3 months ago
hey hickok I have some questions over this. First you said you maxed out the load for the lever action 45-70. Did the reloading book tell you this load? If not who did you get the information from? Did you cast the 300 grain bullets you use? If not where did you get them? Also I thought you said that shooting those targets with a big rounds like these that they would be damaged. Why are you shooting them in this video?
fishblade2 4 months ago
If you tuned those targets you could play a song. You'd never miss a note.
GomerfromIsaan 4 months ago
You the man HICKOK45!!! good reviews as always
CanuckleHead1987 4 months ago
The bee wanted to shoot some too.
carlosewm 4 months ago 2
lol at the bee at 1:25
singsam271 4 months ago
Sounds like church bells ringing : )
videocommenter67 4 months ago
Wow, I've heard people talk about how the .44 Magnum round has so much recoil, muzzle flash, etc., but you seem to shoot it like it's nothing.
RoninEnsse 4 months ago
Hickok what are the chances of you getting a .577 Tyrannosaur on the compound?
CygnusTheIronDream 5 months ago
what kind of ammo were you using in that 629? Ive got one just like that and there is NO WAY you can shoot it that fast because of the recoil. Yours is barely kicking up.
Sodiumreactor 5 months ago
@Sodiumreactor He's using his handloads which are a light to moderate magnum load, and they are not as hot as factory loads usually. Also given he's 6'8 and has very large hands, recoil doesn't affect him as much.
Weaponcollecter16 4 months ago
You do have a mighty beautiful collection of rifles there sir! Thank you for sharing.
pbc95124 5 months ago
Hickok45, do you have any big rifles??
I own Browning Safari grade in 375H&H Magnum and a Remington Safari model in 416 Remington Magnum.. Should make some vids of my own and share them:)
MsWolfsfantasystudio 5 months ago
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MsWolfsfantasystudio 5 months ago
Hi Hickok, just got a Marlin 45/70 1895 cowboy and am loading 405grn cast bullets over Reloader 7 powder. In your experience about what velocity suits these caste bullets? They are .457 and give me 1730fps over 40 grn RL7. Really enjoy your videos, keep it up! Mike
deadeye6666 5 months ago
Ever notice that you rarely see anyone that is not military firing a barret 50? For one thing, a barret 50 costs one hell of a shiny penny... And it's about $1.50 a round.
7DaysPassion 5 months ago
@7DaysPassion I saw a TV show a while back about the Barrett family. The Barretts were at a local range firing the latest version of the Barret .50. At that time the gun was not in production. Anyway, there was another guy at the range, just a local shooter. He didnt appear to know the Barrets personally but Ronnie Barrett asked him if he would like to fire the weapon! How cool would that be!
cotey4 5 months ago
nice @ !
EventtzHorizon 5 months ago
Thanks for the great shooting Videos Hickok. I'm curious about the ballistics of the Marlin .44 magnum lever and the Marlin.45-70 lever rifles. How do they compare with one another? Thanks
andremax77 5 months ago
Wow! ur a beast with the big guns how about the 454? how is it comp to a 45-70?
MrXrayguitar 5 months ago
had that same 94 but it was stolen
samasdust 5 months ago
Stay away from the bells, he hates the bells
Cleetusvandamm105 5 months ago
The range... It feels so empty... (compared to now) haha
Beastonyte 6 months ago 31
hey hickok45! I wanted to know what all heavy loads there are out there. I know there is 45-70, 45-120, and 50-90 (which I would love to know guns out there now for sale in that caliber). What else might there be out there including any of the safaria dangerous game loads as they call them that you know? Thanks!
fishblade2 6 months ago
@fishblade2 700, Tyrannosaurus, 600, etc, Go look it up on Wikipedia. As for Sale.... Not to sure
Privat3Kag3 6 months ago
looks like I need some more trigger time, I have a 1895SBL that I can't shoot that good. Nice shooting, I try to catch all of your videos!
tonygharman 6 months ago
brasiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii tem 5 mundiais
CHULAPA01 6 months ago
Impressive return-to-target time!
newyears912 6 months ago
wind noise.... cant decide between a trapdoor or a sharps for a 45-70 buffalo hunter gun
choopdewoot 6 months ago
man, seriously impressive shooting with that s&w.
bongzilla138 6 months ago
I too love the 45 70 .... love my 1895xlr
WickedKlown10mm 6 months ago
if this guys aiming at ya,,your pretty much fked lol
megabowzer100 6 months ago
Are you FpsRussia's Dad?
IcedTeaization 6 months ago 49
@IcedTeaization He makes FPSrussia look like Icarly
SuperMrYugioh 3 months ago 3
@IcedTeaization hickok45 would NEVER have a son as fake as fpsrussia
MrDip02 2 months ago 5
I'd love this guy to be my dad!
letrend 6 months ago
hey hickok you should try to get your hands on a magnum research bfr 45-70 revolver
MrROTTENJUGGALO 6 months ago
The ultimate gun control, hitting the target.
markymc2001 6 months ago
@hopecamel
I think there is like 0.002 difference in the projectile diameter but if you look in a reloading bible you will be able to tell the difference.
RDNK8675309 6 months ago
I hate that you can't make rounds for the trap door as hot as you can for the lever action.
RDNK8675309 6 months ago
so basically the .45-70 is just a rly long version on of the 45 colt correct?
hopecamel 6 months ago
i think your a 3 inch barrel guy. are you?
HotDawgStand1 6 months ago
your shooting is outstanding
pitcrewsk8er2189 7 months ago
can you even buy a new lever rifle .45? if so what and where ?
hotkeepr7 7 months ago
this was the first hickok45 video ive ever seen and now i watch these videos all of the time.
AK107DX 7 months ago
champion
husky36092 7 months ago
These babies right here! nice 45/70.
buzzmacht 7 months ago
These babies right here! nice 45/70
buzzmacht 7 months ago
This guy's clint eastwood.
someawsomeguy 7 months ago
Could you put a 410. in the guns or would the cartrige fall into the barrel?
theroyalgrapefruit 7 months ago
10 people are allergic to bees
theIneluctable1 7 months ago
supposedly the 45-70 has a round that is even more powerful than the 500 s&w.
sk8forlife90 7 months ago
@sk8forlife90 You can't really compare the two since .500 S&W isn't yet available in a rifle. The .500 is larger diameter and from what I've heard can use 600-700 grain projectiles. That said, the .45-70 is no slouch. Notice how it knocks down the shilouettes....most of the other guns Hickok fires at them only make them ring!!!
alternatehistories 7 months ago
I saw that flinch...lol
BucksOwin 7 months ago
Notice that the bell sound from the struck targets lasts a very long time after being hit with the .45-70....one of my favorite cartridges.
alternatehistories 8 months ago
PINGG~
Oh what a lovely sound. Hahaha
JCarver117 8 months ago
Fantastic video. Nice guns.
li7in6 8 months ago
greetings from down under, love ya work mate!
Johnzy199 8 months ago
life is good =)
robin6512 8 months ago
COOL
4x4boogie 8 months ago
Seriously you should audition for topshot, your good.
GunReveiw 8 months ago in playlist Shooting sports
What you don't see in the video...is the tube of Ben Gay off camera for that shoulder after all of that!!
LorenPGMR 8 months ago
where'd you get these targets?
jgraf3 8 months ago
Jesus, this guy doesn't miss! Doesn't he have a Beretta 92FS/Glock video?
spookypunky 8 months ago
NIce shootin'
JRD123456 9 months ago
What camera did you shoot this with?
Thanks :) !
teddyd30 9 months ago
another great Vid from Hickok 45 Thanks Hickok James in Modesto CA Loved it
jameskennethwarren 9 months ago
You're an excellent shot mr..
giselagrette 9 months ago
Hickok45, i love your 29-2 44mag video. I was wondering, any idea where to get the original 29-2 box?
Bobsnoblol 9 months ago
the 45-70 bullet was not made for the trap door it was made for the remington lee rifle witch came before the trap door
joshua987x 9 months ago
@joshua987x correct the lee was what the 45 70 was desginend for. after appaerent weaknesses in the lee and finding it cheaper and easier to convert old muskets over to single shot 45 70s the US government deicde to arm the troops with the trapdoor. in use till the spanish american war.
shipma3 9 months ago
This is the guy liberals hate. But we Americans love our guns so I hope they won't ever be restricted too much (if not already in my opinion)
jarostone 9 months ago
@jarostone I'm a Socalist and I like this guy. He's a good shot, safety conscious and knowledgeable.
LordPayne 9 months ago
@LordPayne Well you've got the right attitude about it. Second amendment for the win? He really is a knowledgeable and safe person, but I agree with the left wing when it comes to crazy people. Unfortunately most people are just plain stupid with guns... I go with bows though.
jarostone 9 months ago
@jarostone I could get into a whole arguement about guns for defensive purposes, mind you, but you seem like a reasonable person who doesn't deserve that sort of blind, frothing rage directed at them.
Anyway, with bows I'm never sure if I'd go with a compound crossbow or a traditional bow and arrow set up... plus, if I get it wrong there's an animal screaming in pain or if I'm really bad, another person complaining about the new hole in their arm.
LordPayne 9 months ago
@LordPayne Well hopefully you aren't shooting a bow at a person. heheh. I'll tell you right now, I bought a compound bow, and I made my own laminated bow. Shooting traditional is better, requires more skill and strength, and it feels good when you get the skill to hit a target, as Hickok says.
jarostone 9 months ago
@jarostone I meant I might hit a person through incompetence whilst hunting, which is a fear in general, really.
The weapon I'd like to try killing an animal with is something like a tomahawk, but then you need caveman levels of strength to properly wrestle with an animal and few people have that sort of muscle anymore, plus it's rediculously hard to get that close to an animal without it running away or goring you.
It would be the ultimate show of skill, short of an unarmed takedown.
LordPayne 9 months ago
WOW VERY COOL .....
Tomsouthrock 9 months ago
I love your videos, you make shooting seem so easy but in reality it's not.
samuel1776 9 months ago
HIckok....you should try out for Top Shot.....
rogerpemberton 9 months ago
I don't know why bolt-action rifles were so popular during WW1 (and WW2) when clearly, at least in my mind, lever guns seem much more handy and practical.
Dodo251 9 months ago
@Dodo251 the tubular magazines of lever action rifles necessitated the use of flat-tipped bullets, otherwise dropping or hitting the rifle hard enough would cause the tip of a bullet to discharge the primer of the bullet in front of it. the flat tipped nature of this ammo means that the rounds will not be as accurate or have the same amount of energy down range as a full power, pointy-tip bullet. Modern lever-action ammo features squishy gel tips that make the bullets aerodynamic. Good question
spiffinz 9 months ago
@spiffinz Thank you very much for that clarification!
Dodo251 9 months ago
@Dodo251 During the Spanish-American war spanish irregulars were often armed with lever action rifles in various calibers and used them extensively against the .30-40 krag and the antiquated springfield trapdoors in .45-70 issued to volunteers. I can recall reading that the old, venerable .45-70 had a markedly psychological effect on the Spanish troops unlucky enough to be targeted, the massive lead slugs tended to dismember and leave men with their insides on their outsides
spiffinz 9 months ago
@spiffinz Very interesting, I appreciate your time and effort. I come from a country where people are not allowed to carry guns and gaining a permit to just own a gun can sometimes take up to 6 months. I'm farely new to firearms but I'm also seriously considering buying a handgun (despite the fact that the subject of personal protection is often shunned in my country) and am thoroughly interested in all kinds of weapons so any bit of interesting information about old guns is greatly appreciated!
Dodo251 9 months ago
@Dodo251 One reason for the change is that bolt action rifles are better designed for prone shooting, whereas a lever action would be difficult to shoot in a prone position
guns4all100 8 months ago
@guns4all100 That makes sense.
Dodo251 8 months ago
Sweet Vid Dude
AdamIowa89 9 months ago
Mr Hickok you are awesome!!! Your videos are great very informational and not to mention the BEAUTIFUL guns!!! Especialy the 1886 Browning!!!! You also know what you are talking about unlike a lot of other so called youtube experts. Keep the great videos coming!!! Ohh and by the way you are one hell of a good shot!!!!
25jlive 10 months ago
Love it...45-70 is my 2nd favorite round of all time behind the .45 Colt. Nice videos!!
bigdogbuc 10 months ago
Damn what state do you live in? You wouldnt mind selling me some of those guns will yah?? :)
KillerXify 10 months ago
where are you located
McLovin120 10 months ago
I read that Remington bought out Marlin a couple of years ago. Anyone have any information on that ?
frankgon4 10 months ago
Hickock, where did you learn to shoot like that?
ethunderburdman 10 months ago
Juice a charging bear!
RacerXGTO 10 months ago
That was phenomenal shooting with the iron sights!
halfcabdisaster7 10 months ago
1:11
What is that... OH NO NOT THE BEE! OH GOD ITS IN THE CAMERA ARRRRRARRRGHGHGGHH!!
rossabo 10 months ago 15
@rossabo lol
7commenter7 9 months ago
The zombies are fucked.
357magenum 10 months ago
My god can you shoot !!!!!!!
happyrv 10 months ago
I want your back yard. Is it for sale?
MustyGashPlug 11 months ago
@MustyGashPlug I want your name! is IT for sale?!!! haha
w00ll3y 10 months ago
Outstanding vid...
Nice to see your safety practices ...
Too many idiots on Youtube these days, refreshing to finely catch some quality shooting .
Thanks.
Looking forward to checking out some more of your work.
MrGruntmaster 11 months ago 24
@MrGruntmaster , Thanks. You have a lot of homework to do if you just found me - over 350 videos! :-)
hickok45 11 months ago 19
@hickok45 Hey I'm looking to buy a .45-70 repeater here sometime soon. I don't want to spend an enitrely too much amount of money and I've always liked Marlin. What would you recommend buying? Also, what did you call that short-barrel Marlin .45-70?
AdamIowa89 9 months ago
@AdamIowa89 its the Marlin Guide Gun in 45 70 those are nice they run around 400 to 550 as all Marlins... have a nice day!
TheBassGuitarist1 9 months ago
@TheBassGuitarist1 oh a GUIDE gun...i thought he said that but i wasnt really sure. thanks
AdamIowa89 9 months ago
@AdamIowa89 i own a marlin model 1895g (guide gun) in .45-70 and i love it. theyre solidly built and seem to fit perfectly in the hands. they point well and after breaking them in cycle quite smoothly. my only gripe is the somewhat flimsy sights that come standard
spiffinz 9 months ago
@hickok45 Im still trying to catch up lol
CaliforniaXlivin 8 months ago
@hickok45 hickok wheres the 444? or the 450? they are bigger than the 45 and 44 mag haha still great video! if u can get ahold if a 444 marlin will you shot it? same for a 450 marlin
tristancooper1997 5 months ago
@MrGruntmaster hes on of the coolest gun youtubers out here lol also check out the armery channel hes in m friends
hopecamel 6 months ago
Nice shootin! I recently purchased a TC Encore rifle in .45-70. It's an awesome cartridge. Our local library has a book by Paul Matthews, who lives in my hometown, titled "40 Years With the .45-70". If you don't already own it, I recommend it highly. Also...wasn't the .45-70 invented in 1866? I know it was adopted by the Army in 1873, but it's actual invention was earlier, I believe.
Legendaryskull7 11 months ago
Hickok can you please run for president.
jah2mail 11 months ago 51
@jah2mail lol x1000000000000000000000000000
ladyfeind 9 months ago
@jah2mail I want to be able to haul a 20mm AT through the mall...
MisterLEM0NS 5 months ago
I like the sound of that guide gun. The shorter barrell gives it a different and louder sound I guess. Kind of like a short exhaust on a motorcycle. How many guns do you own? I would like to have more guns but they are expensive....lol.
clewi1091 11 months ago
hickok45, i'm glad i'm on this side of the muzzles; you, sir, are an excellent shot, as I only remember one round not ringing the steel! even with the 3 in .44mag. I commend u, sir. keep vids coming
berhorst59 11 months ago
Just an outstanding video. Good Work!
MackinacIs 11 months ago
Hickok, you make some great videos. You present alot of great information and its just a hell of a lot of fun to watch you. Thanks for the great work and fantastic shooting. Take care!
fiocchiman 11 months ago
You Sir, are a heavy lead surgeon! Nice plinking.
shotty091 11 months ago
hey hickok, that holster u got what kind is it? and where did u get it, and for how much? i got a smith and wesson 66 and i need a holster for it. four inch barrel, and that holster looks like it would work well.
rocknrollguittarist 1 year ago
You Are Freaking Good At Shootin!
qazwax101 1 year ago
I'm planning on buying a Marlin 1895 SBL with extra-large loop and ghost rings. I was told to hold off a while because the plant is being relocated. Remington just aquired Marlin and there was a question of quality control. any truth to this?
Apolyion 1 year ago
just bought me a 45-70! taking it hog huting in two weeks! lets see heavy led at the 230 yards!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aroccop 1 year ago
The Marlin seems to have a smaller kick for most longer rifles that use the 45-70. I also the way it looks. Very nice rifle.
MrNosfaratu 1 year ago
I noticed your fond of slip-on recoil pads. I couldn't help but notice that your recoil with the 629 was rather light - do you shoot lighter loads? The 45-70 is a nice cartridge but I'll stick with my .444 marlin.
redlegagent 1 year ago
would using a 45/70 at 100 yds or less on whitetails be overdoing it or acceptable?
Bama15Baseball 1 year ago
@Bama15Baseball That depends on who you ask.
I beat the whitetails think is a terrible idea :)
sirhcskoorb 1 year ago
I enjoyed that very much. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Them are some fine hog guns.
kingpin1960 1 year ago
PLEASE post a video of you going on a real hunt that would be sweeet!
teddybearthing 1 year ago
yep your son is much better than a tripod
wawawewaryan 1 year ago
Yeah....thats america....guns everywhere.
ompakt 1 year ago
@ompakt and we like it that way!!!!
romance59 1 year ago
what's the effective range of your revolver? it seemed you were plinking at a pretty good distance.
thanx, i actually enjoyed watching that!
:D
H3LIOTROP3 1 year ago
Hey Hickok45, do you have a video on your range setup? I love watching your clips, always fun and informative. But one thing I would really like is a closer look at how your targets are made, and their layout. I'm kind of a novice to target shooting, but am looking at setting up range of targets set at various distances. Something like yours would be pretty sweet.
dickstraten 1 year ago 3