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Posted: 4/17/2014 8:59:26 PM EDT
So I was a little disappointed 10mm or 458 SOCOM/50 Beowolf, etc wasn't on the list, but I am still damn happy about the changes. It also gave me an excuse to put an order in for a Marlin 1895 lever action 45-70. I've always wanted a Marlin lever gun but never had a good reason to own one.
 Though part of me wants to bust out my trapdoor next year just for shits and giggles!
What about you? Plans on buying a pistol caliber rifle? What do you plan on using next season? |
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Posted: 4/17/2014 10:16:33 PM EDT
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thinking about a ruger 77/44
figured .44 would be the best all around option |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 1:59:41 AM EDT
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I owned a Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70. Very nice rifle but the differences in zeroing different weight bullets was astounding. As much as a foot different at 50 yards. Decide on a bullet weight, zero, and don't change cartridges. Stout recoil that seemed much sharper than a 12ga.
-- Chuck |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 2:56:54 AM EDT
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Kinda tempted to get one of these on order with a threaded barrel...
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Posted: 4/18/2014 4:03:07 AM EDT
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You better order it now if you want it for hunting season.
*edit* just read 16.5" 18" or 20" barrel so no stamp would be required. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 4:19:05 AM EDT
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.45-70 appears to be the best option.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 6:38:04 AM EDT
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thinking about a ruger 77/44 figured .44 would be the best all around option this is what i was looking at. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 7:32:07 AM EDT
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.45-70 appears to be the best option. I tend to agree, but the .375 Winchester and the 444 marlin look good. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 2:41:40 PM EDT
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thinking about a ruger 77/44 figured .44 would be the best all around option That was my initial thought but I haven't looked into it much further. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 3:02:00 PM EDT
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I have a Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70 but think a 300gr bullet a little much for deer at 40 yards. I think I will try to find an older Marlin 1894 in 44 mag.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 5:06:49 PM EDT
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I'd like to try reloading 444 Marlin. From the looks of it a Hornady 180gr XTP should reach 2600+fps long before any pressure issues. That's what the lead I throw from my 7-1/2" 44mag, right at 1800fps. Close to another 1k fps should easily add another 100 yards to an already very effective 150 yard anti-whitetail load.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 6:58:03 PM EDT
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I already had plans to buy a Lever Action. This just moves it up the priority list. It also helps in the decision of which caliber to get. Most likely a Marlin .44mag. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 7:49:41 PM EDT
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I have a 1971 Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum that shoots real well that I have had for several years. I also have a Marlin 444P in 444 Marlin that shoots great too. Plus I also load for both of these calibers and have some great loads ready. I have been pushing for this Pistol caliber cartridge law to pass for about 3 years now. And it finally passed, I am looking forward to it greatly.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 7:59:21 PM EDT
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too bad no .308
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Posted: 4/19/2014 12:40:07 AM EDT
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too bad no .308 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:22:25 PM EDT
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Might have to break out the Trapdoor.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:42:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/20/2014 7:07:15 AM EDT
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Uberti 1873 case hardened in .45LC
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