woody
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Post by woody on May 22, 2023 7:09:40 GMT -5
I was able to handle 2 of the new Marlins. One was a trapper 45/70 and the other was a 45/70 with a 19” barrel. The fit and finish on both rifles was excellent. The trapper has a matte brushed stainless finish and the longer one has a satin stainless finish. Very nicely made and a nice package. Both have lament stocks, Skinner sights on the Trapper and a scope base on the rifle. Only complaints I have are the triggers and the barrels are threaded. The trigger was heavy but decent. I don’t care for all the rifles now being treaded. Why? Prices were real world. $1199 and $1249.
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Post by contender on May 22, 2023 9:18:04 GMT -5
I agree with your assessment of the quality of the new Ruger/Marlins. I've handled several now,, and agree completely.
As for the threaded barrels,, due to many states now allowing hunters to use a suppressor, AND,, the fact that many people complain about "noise" from gun ranges,, suppressors are a big feature many want. And threading the barrel at the factory is MUCH easier & cheaper than having an aftermarket gunsmith do it.
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Post by woody on May 22, 2023 10:06:40 GMT -5
I agree with your assessment of the quality of the new Ruger/Marlins. I've handled several now,, and agree completely. As for the threaded barrels,, due to many states now allowing hunters to use a suppressor, AND,, the fact that many people complain about "noise" from gun ranges,, suppressors are a big feature many want. And threading the barrel at the factory is MUCH easier & cheaper than having an aftermarket gunsmith do it. I get that but just looks bad to me plus as I’m my state we can use them so no use to me. Also how much does it really suppress? Not like it’s a subsonic round. But it does look “cool” to have a suppressor. LOL Marlin did a good job of contouring the cap so it really is almost easy to miss it. Not like a lot of rifles that have a knurled cap that’s larger that’s larger than the barrel diameter. |
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Post by tj3006 on May 22, 2023 12:52:48 GMT -5
I think there is a version without the threads.
I handled one of the new 336 30/30s Been drooling since I put it down. And at Cabella's no less for 1050.00. I certainly want one. But my funds are tied up in building a custom teardrop camper.
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Post by prisedefer on May 25, 2023 22:34:36 GMT -5
"...building a custom teardrop camper." tj, did you just promise to post pictures of that beauty?
I think you did.
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Post by paul105 on May 26, 2023 10:13:05 GMT -5
Like Woody, I don't care for the looks of threaded barrels on lever guns. I also don't care for the picatinny rail look or laminated stocks. Not a fan of sights other than "peep" sights or OEM open sights. I have a couple of 357s (Marlin & Rossi 92) and Rossi 92s in .44 Mag (16") and .454 (20") all wood stocked and open sighted (Marlin has receiver sight). With all that said, here's my "franken lever". Chiappa Wildlands Model 92 .44 Mag. It has a 16" threaded barrel, Skinner picatinny rail/peep sight combo and fiber optic front sight. I mounted a leupold 2.5 x 8 pistol scope for load development and a Rugged Obsidian .45 pistol suppressor to see how quiet it could be. Last outing was with 300gr Hornady XTPs and 7.6gr of CFE-P (should be a little over 1,000 fps) and was VERY quiet and SOFT shooting. Minimal hearing remaining so always shoot with hearing protection. Half inch group at 50yds with two remaining rounds - still work in progress but looking good so far. Despite the looks, working with this gun has been very enjoyable. .  . FWIW, Paul |
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Post by woody on May 26, 2023 18:53:35 GMT -5
Well a few guys saved me some money. A fellow employee bought the Trapper and a guy walked in and bought the rifle today. I sort of had my eye on it everytime I walked by it. But I don’t need one.
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lobo
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Post by lobo on Jul 5, 2023 1:10:38 GMT -5
Is it just me or do the prices for these new Marlins seem high?
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Post by Sarge on Jul 5, 2023 8:51:18 GMT -5
Is it just me or do the prices for these new Marlins seem high? It ain't just you. Of course I view it from the perspective of paying $250-$450 for decent shooter grade Marlins and Winchesters, not 10 years ago. Last one was a 1955 (pre micro groove) 336 Texan in 35 Remington, purchased two years ago for less than half current MSRP. I wouldn't trade it for two of the new ones; and the new Ruger-Marlins I've handled are nicely finished rifles. Time marches on...  |
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Post by lobo on Jul 7, 2023 4:00:35 GMT -5
I guess I’m kinda doing the same. I remember when Walmart still had them for sale with and without scopes at great prices.
The prices on the new guns ruin the “every man/hunter” can afford one aspect of lever actions.
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