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Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:57 am
by Lucas McCain
Just joined this forum and am looking to learn and contribute. Lots of air rifle and rimfire background, but just now venturing into big bore centerfires. I'm hankering for a brass wildlife edition 45-70. Starting to research period scopes (MVA), Skinner sights, and options on longer range sights (Soule). etc. Will likely start with Hornady LEVERevolution with the 325 gr. bullet and go from there, if needed. Would like to try some longer range shooting with the 45-70 and use it on large game hunts. REALLY wanting to go on an elk, moose, and bison hunt. If I have to settle for one, bison would win. Had a .22 Henry and let a buddy talk me out of it. BIG regret on that one. Well, gotta get some sleep. Have to get up in time for work to pay for all of this. LM

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 5:52 am
by Abnermal
Welcome to the fraternity-lots of 45-70 fans here!

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 7:44 am
by CT_Shooter
Welcome to the forum from CT.

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:50 am
by tractortad
Welcome to the forum from the Shenandoah Valley, Va. Are you sure about that wildlife 45-70? Seems like you should be looking for a Winchester 92 with a big loop lever equipped with an adjustable trigger screw.....

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:54 am
by BigAl52
Welcome to the forum. One of my favorite shows as a kid. The Rifleman. Im 45-70 nuts own 2 Henrys in 45-70 and love shooting both of them. The all weather likes that Hornady factory load with that 325gr Lever Evolution bullet. Ive never shot it in the CCH 45-70 because I have a load that I loaded that it likes. Al

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:01 am
by ditto1958
Welcome!

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:37 am
by Cofisher
Welcome! You are going to like the folks here. They know a lot of good stuff.

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:04 am
by Mistered
Welcome from Central Oregon - what North Fork are you from?

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:05 am
by RanchRoper
Welcome from Alberta territory.

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:29 am
by JEBar
welcome indeed, happy to have you join our community .... our Henry Color Case Hardened 45-70 as quickly become one of our favorites .... if you plan to load your own ammo, it is important to know that if you use Hornady LEVERevolution ammo, their shell casings aren't standard size .... reloading them limits your choice of bullets .... if you do some searches, you will find a wealth of info related to 45-70's on this forum .... feel free to ask questions and join in discussions .... again, welcome aboard

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:32 pm
by Hitman
Welcome to the forum from Grassy Creek North Carolina.

Re: Hello from North Fork!!!

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:18 pm
by Les
Hello .... welcome to the Forum from Runcorn, UK! Image