Modern Take on The 45/70 Govt

[Blackhawk47]

This is another of my TC Encores, on it is mounted a 26" full bull TC custom shop barrel with a Redfield 3x9 scope.

The Bullet 535gr Lyman Postell

The Cartridge 45/70 Govt

The Rifle TC Encore 26" Custom Shop Full Bull

The Target 100yds 1 3/4" 10 shots

 

[Tellico]

That is a shooter!

 

[Wyandot Jim]

That is a shooter!

Yep also a great job of reloading

 

[Lee Martin]

Nice shooting a slick rig.

 

[Joe S.]

like the rifle! if i had that in 444 id be happy as a lark!

remember with the big ol 45, a 2" group is like a 1" group in a 223 or 30 cal. LOL!

 

[Blackhawk47]

like the rifle! if i had that in 444 id be happy as a lark!

remember with the big ol 45, a 2" group is like a 1" group in a 223 or 30 cal. LOL!

yes one in 444 would be fun and a good hunting rig, When you shoot the 45-70 with a 535gr bullet you have time to light a cigar before the bullet makes contact with the target. Have not hunted with this rig yet but my plans are to use it next hunting season.

 

[rutcutter]

I shoot that same bullet out of my Winchester 1885 45/90. At our 1000 yard range I can shoot then have enough time to get on the spotting scope and watch the bullet hit the target. All with open sights. Makes a nice splat :D

Encores are a great versatile platform, thats' for sure!!

Mike

 

[rutcutter]

I shoot that same bullet out of my Winchester 1885 45/90. At our 1000 yard range I can shoot then have enough time to get on the spotting scope and watch the bullet hit the target. All with open sights. Makes a nice splat :D

Encores are a great versatile platform, thats' for sure!!

Mike