45-70 vs 444 Marlin Which Lever Gun Cartridge Is Right

Two big-bore lever guns, one action. Here's how to pick.

Two big-bore lever guns, one action. Here's how to pick.

Comparing 45-70 and 30-06 for real hunting scenarios.

Comparing the big three 45-caliber black powder rounds.

Two big bores, one bullet diameter, very different
Creedmoor vs 6.5mm: Creedmoor gives max velocity and flatter trajectory; 6.5mm offers superior bullets, barrel life, and match performance.

If you have been paying attention to the high-performance .224 caliber space, you already know these two cartridges are not your grandfather’s varmint rounds. The .22 ARC and .22 Creedmoor represent the current ceiling of what a .224-bore rifle can…

Real hunters share their first-season .25 Creedmoor experiences and results.

Learn which actions and barrels deliver peak .25 Creedmoor performance.

Should you jump on the .25 Creedmoor bandwagon or wait?
Finding .25 Creedmoor parts? Here's where to shop.
Get your .25 Creedmoor brass ready for hunting season.
Expect 2500-3500 rounds before accuracy drops significantly.
Deer need expansion, hogs need penetration - here's how to load your .25 Creedmoor for each.
Barrel life is the honest cost of shooting fast.
Compare the iconic 30-30 Winchester and 45-70 Government cartridges. Discover which lever-action caliber wins in ballistics, recoil, and big game hunting.