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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 28, 2017 13:42:56 GMT -5
Spied a couple of new Marlin Cowboy guns on the counter yesterday. Octagon barrel 45 Colt and 44 Mag carbines.. Looked good..
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jan 28, 2017 14:49:47 GMT -5
I kinda want one. Don't know why, but ....
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 28, 2017 16:18:34 GMT -5
Me too... One might think it would be hard to choose between the two. I'm thinking, Why Choose
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 28, 2017 16:21:56 GMT -5
Back when they made them rifle length I had a 45 Colt and a 44-40. They did nothing for me... I LIKE these carbine length guns. Now rifle length I might NEED a 45-70 and a 38-55... Too bad us old retired guys have no money..
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Post by elvaquero on Apr 9, 2017 23:14:50 GMT -5
AxeHandle, Tell me about the 38-55. Is it still in production? What are its ballistics comparable to? ElVaquero
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 10, 2017 5:51:37 GMT -5
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.38-55_Winchester "...introduced in 1876 by Ballard. It was used by Marlin Firearms from 1875 on for various single-shot target rifles and their 1893 lever action rifle. It was later offered by Winchester in its Model 1894...." "...A modernized version of the cartridge debuted in 1978 as the .375 Winchester..."
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Post by cmillard on Apr 10, 2017 18:23:39 GMT -5
Only problem is a VERY slow twist and long heavy bullets probably wont cycle. That has kept me from getting one
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Post by todddoyka on Apr 10, 2017 18:57:43 GMT -5
www.35caliber.com/8.htmlsomeday i'm going to get either the 30-30 or a 35 rem in a marlin and i'm going to go to jes. it will be a 38-55.
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Post by paul105 on Apr 10, 2017 19:30:56 GMT -5
I think you guys out to “scratch the itch”!
Ten or fifteen years ago I got the octagon barreled levergun bug. Over time, I ended up with a 26” Marlin 45-70, 24” Marlin .45 Colt, a 20 Marlin 44 Mag and a Rossi 20” .357 Mag. Had Bob Munden do an action job on the three Marlins (and a standard 1894 .357 Mag). The .45 Colt and .44 Mags were shot the most. Very nice rifles, and I had a bunch of fun with them, but haven’t used them in years. I sold the .44 last year and the .45 just the other day. I have a buyer lined up for the 45-70, but if that falls thru, I’ll just keep it.
Not totally out of the lever gun business, as I still have the afore mentioned .357 Marlin and 3 Rossis (20” .454, 16” .44 mag, and a 16” Stainless .357 Mag).
Took the 45-70 gopher (ground squirrel) hunting a couple times. Have you ever been “catch and release” varmint hunting? You can do it with the 45-70, just hit the dirt mound they are standing on. A miss was as exciting as a hit.
I say go for it, Marlin Cowboy guns are a blast (pun intended).
Paul
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Post by cherokeetracker on Apr 10, 2017 21:04:49 GMT -5
Back when they made them rifle length I had a 45 Colt and a 44-40. They did nothing for me... I LIKE these carbine length guns. Now rifle length I might NEED a 45-70 and a 38-55... Too bad us old retired guys have no money.. I don't have a Marlin but do have a Rossi in a Trapper length. ( 45 Cal) The shorter barrels are very handy. And having a pistol with the same caliber is a plus.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 11, 2017 5:59:53 GMT -5
I love my pistol caliber lever actions that I use in CAS... still looking for a 32 ( either the 327 Henry... or if Marlin would start making their 32 H&R... or come out with a 327 that will cycle the 32 H&R ) to complete another CAS revolver, rifle, shotgun set in 32
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Post by brionic on Apr 11, 2017 20:17:36 GMT -5
Only problem is a VERY slow twist and long heavy bullets probably wont cycle. That has kept me from getting one Marlin's 1:38" twist on the .44 barrels is a conundrum. For my 16" model P, I've settled on the 275gr. bullet designed by Ranch Dog, over a stiff dose of 296/H110. Good hits out to 200 yards are no problem, maybe further if I could find a decent rifle range. The load packs plenty of punch... this weekend I hit a friend's steel target so hard at 75 yards that the stand collapsed. The .45 Colt twist, unless Marlington has changed their spec, is fine for stabilizing heavies. Check Glen Fryxell's notes here: www.leverguns.com/articles/fryxell/marlin_1894.htmHope you're well.
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Post by cmillard on Apr 11, 2017 21:28:10 GMT -5
the izak Walton here in Anamosa can get you to 340 yards. my little brother's henry golden boy in .44 mag will not cycle 340 grain rimrocks when put in the tube--too long. you have to single feed them. it turned up less than mediocre accuracy at 50-100 yards. I think the henry .45 colt has a 1-16" twist, which works great for long heavy bullets, but don't know if they feed through the action. I would like to get one in .45 colt and .41 mag. doing fine, and yourself? how is the .500 JRH doing for you?
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Post by brionic on Apr 12, 2017 1:29:10 GMT -5
The BFR is down for the count. Local gunsmith must have had one too many at lunch, and left the recoil bushing proud of the cylinder frame. I loaded up 100 rounds and found the cylinder wouldn't rotate - checked primer seating, rim dimensions, etc etc and finally (!) checked the frame. Grrrrr.
I'll have it back in running condition soon.
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Post by cmillard on Apr 12, 2017 7:24:47 GMT -5
that sucks! hope you are having fun with it
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