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I love my Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70. Mine has Ashley ghost ring sights and a quick-detach Leupold Scout Scope. Very quick to pick up any target. I have also had some internal work done to it. Using the right ammo, you can hunt anything on the planet with the 45-70 - big or small. With the right ammo, you can also get decent 200-yard shots. The Marlin in 45-70 was tested in Africa while hunting the Big-Six using Garret ammunition (540-grain Sledge Hammers). One shot kills. Crossed cape buffalos lengthwise. Randy Garrett has sent me some of his ammo and it is accurate, reliable, and hard-hitting. I also load 460-grain Cast Performance bullets which are accurate, hard-hitting, and reliable. You can shoot soft or factory 300-grainers or you can load 500-grain solids. You can go up or down your scale of choice. I truly admire this little big gun.