The .45/70 Government cartridge started its life as a military and buffalo hunting round nearly 150 years ago. In 2018, this hard hitting round is the go to close range deer, moose and bear stopping cartridge. The .45/70 Government cartridge began life as the cartridge selected for the”Trapdoor” Springfield Rifle Model 1873. The originally black […]
When your .45/70 is out of ammo in the wilds now what? Well you reload them that’s what. Check out what reloading .45/70 cartridges in the woods is all about. There comes a time when we run out of ammo. All we are left with is a pile of casings out in the woods. Never […]
Are you a fan of single shot rifles? Single-shot rifles have many benefits you don’t get from other rifles. Ease of maintenance is certainly a plus after a long day of hunting in rain or sleet. Additionally, a longer barrel can be housed in a shorter package. I got a chance to review Henry Arms […]
The mighty .45/70 cartridge is even more popular than ever. What sets this cartridge, born in 1873, apart from the rest? 10. Choose your powder. The .45/70 was originally a black powder cartridge, but the invention of smokeless powder brought it new life. Many traditional shooters still use black powder it, though, so the cartridge gets points right […]
Buffalo dropping .45/70 Government cartridges are just for rifles right? Well American Derringer Company thought a derringer should be made to shoot them. Check out just how much kick a .45/70 derringer actually packs. What is the heaviest recoiling handgun you have ever fired? Was that pistol small enough to fit into your pocket also? […]
Skinner Sights are well known for American made quality. Andy at Skinner Sights sent out a set for my thorough testing. I tested out the Skinner Sights “Express Sight” on a Henry Arms Lever Action .45/70 Rifle. I received in an small padded envelope a Skinner “Express” M95EX/336 Peep Style Sight with two hex wrenches […]
Do you love the iconic .45-70 Government caliber? Ever launch a 600 grain projectile through one? Check out what a 600 grain .45-70 load is all about. Sometimes you just need to launch the heaviest bullet possible. It might be to shoot through barriers, a herd of bison or an attacking garbage truck. A handloaded […]
Looking for massive game dropping power in an all weather rifle? Henry Repeating Arms certainly has you covered. I got the chance to test out the Henry Arms All-Weather Side Gate Lever Action Rifle and this is how it performed. I stopped by to see my friends at Silverado Arms Ltd. and picked up possibly […]
Ever wish you could see how your favorite guns are made? Well Henry Repeating Arms opened up their doors for this incredible video. YouTuber 22plinkster tours the Henry Repeating Arms factory and shows us how they are made. Own a Henry rifle, shotgun or mares leg handgun yet? Well after this video you might want […]
Who here also loves the grand ole .45-70 Government cartridge? This powerhouse makes quite a mess out on the gun range. Witness YouTuber 22Plinkster and a Henry Arms .45-70 Rifle have quite some fun tearing stuff up. While shooting paper targets and hunting game is fun sometimes finding something new to shoot at is the […]