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Post by f3 on Nov 29, 2015 16:42:09 GMT -5
Newer Rossi 92's are drilled and tapped for a scout mount. I have a pistol scope mounted on mine.
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 29, 2015 16:51:53 GMT -5
I have seen that. But, I want a traditional Marlin type gun. It's hard for me to imagine a better woods gun.
Winchester 73 & 92 clones are available everywhere.
Marlin keeps toying with bringing back the 1894 in 45 Colt. I will leave a slot open in the safe just in case.
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Post by 38 WCF on Nov 29, 2015 23:16:51 GMT -5
I recently picked up the Henry Big Boy steel in 44 magnum. I really like it. I like the simplicity of the gate-less loading system. Seems like there is less chance of feeding failures etc. Nice wood also. How does the 44 shoot? I've had several Marlins and now a Browning B92, none of them shoot as well as the same gun in 357 or 45 Colt. I'm about ready to try a Ruger M77/44 I have only had it out one time so far but it shot fine. I mounted a Leupold FX2 4X scope on it. It shot great in fact. |
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Post by rWt on Nov 30, 2015 7:59:54 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 30, 2015 8:10:38 GMT -5
They made a few of them. They claim on their site they are available from Davidson's.
Spoke to Davidson's Friday and they said it went away when Marlin sold out.
What they claim to have available and what they have available is two different things.
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Post by rWt on Nov 30, 2015 9:33:07 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 30, 2015 11:51:27 GMT -5
Try to understand, I bought what I wanted. I am not interested in buying a used gun from gunbroker. Many of these guns have had shadetree alterations for CAS wannabes. If Marlin comes out with a new run of them, I will likely park one in a rack. |
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Post by rWt on Nov 30, 2015 13:36:37 GMT -5
Gotcha.
Have fun.
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Post by buck on Dec 2, 2015 9:20:10 GMT -5
Yeh, as much as I like the idea of the Henry, I just think the Rossi looks better. The forend of the Henry make it look like a daisy BB gun. Try to mount a scope on that Rossi. I have had one for years, but want a scoped rifle. I disagree. Which forearm? The brass big boy comes uncheckered whereas the steel big boy is checkered both are American black walnut. You can even get engraved and high figure wood if you are willing to pay a higher price. I've seen Winchesters and Marlins that more closely match Daisy applecrate. I believe Daisys are all plastic now. |
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 2, 2015 20:51:56 GMT -5
About the only thing I may flex on is the scope. If the rear sight hampers correct mounting, I will switch to a Leupold 1-4x20. The straight tube may be necessary.
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Post by Thunderjet on Dec 13, 2015 18:13:02 GMT -5
What is the twist rate for the Henry?
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 13, 2015 18:18:30 GMT -5
What is the twist rate for the Henry? 1 in 38" |
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 7, 2016 7:34:30 GMT -5
Took delivery of this gun yesterday and it is remarkable. The size of a Marlin 1894, but built more on the design of a small 336.
Action is silky smooth, fit and finish is excellent. Stock and forearm straight grain walnut, nicely checkered.
Installed the Henry scope base, steel rings and a Weaver k4 scope. Figured about a period correct as you can get with glass.
Believe this will be an excellent woods gun and mate for my assortment of 45 Colt revolvers.
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Post by seak89 on Jan 7, 2016 14:49:13 GMT -5
I have the 44mag mares leg and its wonderfull
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Post by 38 WCF on Jan 7, 2016 22:04:07 GMT -5
How does the 44 shoot? I've had several Marlins and now a Browning B92, none of them shoot as well as the same gun in 357 or 45 Colt. I'm about ready to try a Ruger M77/44 I have only had it out one time so far but it shot fine. I mounted a Leupold FX2 4X scope on it. It shot great in fact. I have onl plinked at close range targets but it seems like a shooter to me. |
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