My 1903A3, typical?

[M1Tommy]

The 45-70 is a punisher. The 450 Marlin is better!

Sir, I don't really want what I consider to be a less than common cartridge. 45-70 isn't as common as 30.06, but I'd figure a lot more-so than 450 Marlin, IMO.
Tommy

[PKelly]

The way '03 prices have been climbing you might want to hold off one that. Before too long you might be able to sell you 'A3 and buy a new Ruger and then some. Personally, I wouldn't do it. I've shot a No.1 in .374 H&H and while it was a real hoot the type doesn't fit with my interests.

[ClaudeH]

Sir, I don't really want what I consider to be a less than common cartridge. 45-70 isn't as common as 30.06, but I'd figure a lot more-so than 450 Marlin, IMO.
Tommy

Both of those replies sound like they came through the looking glass.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but: The 450 Marlin is the .45-70 with a belt added to the case so that the factories can safely load it up for modern guns without worrying about blowing up a trapdoor. So how can it shoot more mildly? And, can't .45-70 be shot in a 450 Marlin?

[mrcorso]

fyi, Ruger no longer makes the 45-70, just throwing that out there

[mrcorso]

just traded a no.1 for a 1903a3 which is why I am now here on this sight, it was chambered for 30-06 though, went straight up for the 03. Was trying to find out if my new gun was all correct

[mrcorso]

am rather new at this, so sorry for the multiple posts but the 45-70 would bring a premium over a mundane caliber