New Guide Gun

piller · Post by **piller** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:14 pm

Here is a picture of my new Guide Gun stainless in .45-70. I am waiting on the dies to arrive from Midwayusa. I am thinking of using 350 grain bullets and pushing them around 1700fps. Has anyone got any suggestions what brand of bullets and what powder? I want to enjoy shooting this one.

95fan · Post by **95fan** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:17 pm

sweet

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:48 pm

Nice rifle. I take it you bought it from Australia as it's upside down. I don't know you might have to buy upside down ammo to go with that Aussie rifle.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:50 pm

I think they put the stock on upside down on that one... if'n you want to send it to me, I can use it for parts. I'll pay postage.

Looks like a sweet gun. I'm strongly considering using the 'stimulus' check for one, if there's some leftover after the regular bills.

Post by **Hobie** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:58 pm

I use 54 gr. of H322 under the 300 gr. bullets for 1800+ fps from 22-24 inch barrels. Accurate as well as giving good load density.

PS You could have a much more compact photo with just a bit of editing.

piller · Post by **piller** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:02 pm

Thanks Hobie. Is that with a gas check on the bullet, or does it need one at that velocity?

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:05 pm

Congrats, something about a Guide Gun just makes it about the funnest gun to shoot! Mine prefers 300 gr bullets and IMR4198
You should be able to find a suitable load here.

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:12 pm

Good job Hobie! I need to learn how to photoshop someday. I don't think it'd be that hard, just need to give it some time.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:48 pm

Durn it Hobie, you went and spoiled it for me - I was about to get me a cool new gun...

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Tue May 06, 2008 12:55 am

Nice rifle

!ScottT would be proud.

MissKitty · Post by **MissKitty** » Tue May 06, 2008 12:59 am

Oh my- makes ones heart beat fast..lol...Pretty !!!!!-MissKitty

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue May 06, 2008 6:24 am

Sweet rifle either way, upside down or right side up.

AndyM · Post by **AndyM** » Tue May 06, 2008 6:40 am

Nice Rifle - My Guide Gun seems to prefer Reloader 7 powder with 350 gr. Hornady FP's. Some of the deer around here - really do not prefer that combination.

nemhed · Post by **nemhed** » Tue May 06, 2008 7:25 am

Congrats on the new rifle, many time I think my full size 1895 needs a Guide Gun to keep it company.

Some of the deer around here - really do not prefer that combination.

You know, the deer around here really don't care what there killed with.

Post by **Hobie** » Tue May 06, 2008 8:50 am

piller wrote:Thanks Hobie. Is that with a gas check on the bullet, or does it need one at that velocity?

I'd use a gas check on a cast bullet. I'm using jacketed bullets.

Warhawk · Post by **Warhawk** » Tue May 06, 2008 10:16 pm

I load the Remington 405 grain soft point with a stout load of H335.

Lots of bark and flash, but very accurate in my Marlins.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Tue May 06, 2008 10:20 pm

Nice gun ! Enjoy!!

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Tue May 06, 2008 10:21 pm

The most "fun" with a 45-70 for me is a 405-425 grain cast bullet over 13 grains of Unique.

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CLANG

Lots of hang time

t.r. · Post by **t.r.** » Thu May 08, 2008 6:28 am

I didn't know that Australians hunted with USA made lever guns.

I assumed you were from down under because the photo was upside down!

TR

destroyer4570 · Post by **destroyer4570** » Wed May 14, 2008 8:33 pm

That's a nice guide gun, I have one just like it as well but I have a simmons 3-9x40 scope on it though,This past season I shot a deer with it and when I went to go and recover the deer I noticed I had shot two deer with one shot I didn't mean to do that but next time i'll make sure no other deer are behind my intended target.That just proves how powerful the 45-70 cartridge really is. Oh yeah the bullet by the way was the federal blue box kind 300grain hollowpoint.I took pic of my guide gun today to post and share with you guys but I have no idea how to post pictures.

Montanan · Post by **Montanan** » Wed May 14, 2008 9:23 pm

Very nice Guide Gun and you will love the way it shoots as well. I just recently put Skinner Sights on mine and oh let me tell you that is shoots so much better now.