This little book's intention is to relate my personal experiences with a number of different 45-70 rifle over the past four decades
In short then, this little book is pure gun lore - lore of the 45-70
Containing years of the author's personal experience, compiled in the interest of gaining knowledge and utilizing the cartridge's full potential. Expanded version includes six more years; Lever Marlin 1895SS Navy Arms Buffalo Rifle plus the new long range .45-70.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 The Seed is Planted 2 The Search 3 The Gould Bullet 4 The Postell Bullet and a Springfield 5 Back to the Gould Bullet 6 Jacketed Bullets and Few Deer 7 A Question of Pressure 8 Multiple Bullet Load 9 Looking For a Single Shot 10 The Two Rugers 11 More Deer with the No. 1 12 Back to the Ruger No. 3 13 Search for a Cast Bullet 14 RCBS, Old West and Hoch Moulds 15 Paper Patched Bullets 16 Deer and Wild Boar 17 Patching Grooved Bullets 18 Other Moulds and Loads 19 Powders 20 The Final Word 21 Letters Addendum - Six More Years 22 Back to a Lever Rifle - The Marlin 1895SS 23 The Navy Arms Buffalo Rifle 24 A New Long-Range .45-70 Rifle