H&R 45-70 good or bad

February 23, 2004 15:44

A friend from work asked me to get an opinion (S) on an
H&R 45-70 single shot.He said it is with a 32 or 34 inch
barrel, not sure which it was.He wanted to know was it worth
a darn? Thanks

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Contender Man

February 24, 2004 04:29
You make no mention of model so can only give you a general answer that for the money they are typically good value, servicable firearms.

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MIKE WISKEY

February 24, 2004 04:58
even thought these are moder mgf. they are not any stronger than the original trap door (i assume trap door as the break actions don't have a 32/34" barrel).
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Idahjo

February 24, 2004 05:27
I used to have a H&R carbine. Got it right after they came out. Good, serviceable weapon and shot O.K. As my memory serves me H&R had a manufacturing modification in the trap lock-up. I think it had a pinned cam latch on the trap door that (reportedly)could cause trouble/ altho mine never did. I could be corrected on this, but I believe it was as stated. If the price is right, buy it!

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BOBBYWINS

February 24, 2004 05:46
Mike,
The "Buffalo Classic" has a 32" bbl.

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MIKE WISKEY

February 24, 2004 08:04
THANKS, BOBBIE; I HADN'T THOUGHT ABOUT THE BUFFALO CLASSIC. SEVERAL COWBOY SHOOTERS IN OUR CLUB HAVE HAD THE H&R'S (BOTH RIFLE & CARB.) AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THEM 'POPING OPEN' WHEN FIRED WITH 'WARM' LOADS. HAVEN'T HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS WHEN USING LIGHTER LOADS.
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