Marlin 1895 Cowboy .45-70 Gov't Overview

Overview of the Marlin 1895 Cowboy chambered in .45-70 Government. I go through all the features as well as basic specifications and take down. I also include my own personal opinion as well as some background and versatility of the cartridge.

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[WhitSpurzon]

Great guns. I sure enjoy mine. You might be surprised to know that even at black powder velocities, I know by personal experience a cast bullet will zip through Elk and Blackbear lengthwise. It took me most of my life to figure it out but those big slow bullets outperform the fast skinny ones - even though on paper they have twice the energy - on game. I'd not hesitate to take it even for brown Bears.

[TriggerHappyLunatics]

@WhitSpurzon With the right load, some people will testify the .45-70 will take down ANY game on the planet. I think it was Garret cartridges that made some pretty hot and heavy loads specifically for that purpose.

[sanity599]

I have the exact same rifle. I wasn't happy with the trigger. I put a Wild West Guns happy trigger in it. I can't say enough about this trigger. I have dozens of guns and have done many trigger jobs but I have never seen such a change with just a swap of the trigger. They are about 90 bucks but well worth it. I also have very large hands. I couldn't get four fingers into the lever so I also swapped in the Big Loop lever. If your hands fit in the lever you don't need it. But get the trigger.

[TriggerHappyLunatics]

@sanity599 The stock trigger is not shooter friendly, I know what you mean. I will probably invest in a new trigger before next deer season.

[MrGuitarNGuns]

Hey mate, thanks for the vid! I'm really considering getting this rifle sometime next year when i get my licence (being in AUS it makes things a little more difficult lol)

[TriggerHappyLunatics]

@MrGuitarNGuns I hear you man, wouldn't be too suprised if things start going that direction here in the states.

[MrGuitarNGuns]

@Foges584584 Yeah, Just recently I thought about getting a handgun license aswell haha I just don't know if i could be fucked lol

[Foges584584]

@MrGuitarNGuns Yeah mate... Im about to fill out this 8 page form for my cat H licence, And when i buy a handgun there is a very long waiting time before i actually get the gun.. AUS gun laws suck. :(

But i do understand why its so strick.

Oh and @TriggerHappyLunatics Do you know anything about the Marlin XT With tube mag? Im getting it soon but im unsure as to how good it actually is.

[TriggerHappyLunatics]

@TuffHtKingswood Thanks, appreciate it :).

[TuffHtKingswood]

Cheers for the upload mate. Great review!