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GA, USA
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Posted: 8/14/2011 7:11:07 PM EDT
i was wondering if anyone here had a 45-70 marlin guide gun. i just want some opinions
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Posted: 8/14/2011 8:09:51 PM EDT
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I've had mine since 2000 and absolutely love it. Bought my brother a stainless version a few years later and he loves his. Very accurate, recoil is not bad at all with the porting, and it can handle loads heavy enough for anything in North America and most things in the rest of the world. I'm pretty sure the Buffalo Bore rounds (or my roughly equivalent handloads) can take out the mother ship when it tries to land. We actually do opportunistic bunny hunting with them for standing head shots. Pretty successful too. Just stay away from the Hornady Leverlution rounds for deer or heavier, the jackets separate very easily and you really don't need that much expansion when you use .45. They do make coyotes explode nicely, however.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 8/14/2011 9:15:41 PM EDT
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I like mine. Stainless, non-ported.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/22/2011 1:25:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PAPI]
[#3]
Just an " FYI " guys,
Cutting Edge Bullets: 
Dangerous Game Brass Hollow Point Lever Gun https://cuttingedgebullets.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=DGHL EDIT: p.s. ; I just got " Banned " from " Marlinowners.com " for posting ( Sharing ) this exact information .. 
" Sorry PAPI, you are banned from using this forum " I'm guesing it's sinful to mention anything more progressives (Testing) , other than " LEAD " on their website .... ? PAPI |
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Posted: 8/22/2011 11:24:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PAPI:
Just an " FYI " guys, Cutting Edge Bullets: http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/A-PAPI/DSC084451.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/A-PAPI/DSC091591.jpg Dangerous Game Brass Hollow Point Lever Gun https://cuttingedgebullets.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=DGHL EDIT: p.s. ; I just got " Banned " from " Marlinowners.com " for posting ( Sharing ) this exact information ..
" Sorry PAPI, you are banned from using this forum " I'm guesing it's sinful to mention anything more progressives (Testing) , other than " LEAD " on their website .... ? PAPI You got banned for that? LOL They are idiots. I have a 45-70 guide gun that I loaned out during a bear hunt in Idaho. I was bowhunting, but had it as a backup. The guy I loaned it to, planted a 150lb boar with it. Wadded his ass up and he never took a step. |
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Posted: 8/23/2011 12:02:18 AM EDT
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Mine is a stainless ported model, currently wearing a Leupold M8 3x scope. It's an absolute hammer on deer and hogs.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2011 1:19:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PAPI]
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You got banned for that? Yup, I got banned .. , after my last post (« Reply #8 on: Today at 11:34:00 AM »), which is still up !! Take a look at the below link ! Mean 45-70 solid & hollow point bullets: http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,93658.0.html I'm still a bit confused.. What I did to get Banned from further posting on their site ... ? Although no great loss 
PAPI NRA: Life Member |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2011 9:31:27 AM EDT
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I owned a Marlin Guide Gun in 45/70, and had it reworked by WWG. It was a dream to shoot and accuracy was phenomenal. I sold it on a whim, since I needed a new duty weapon, a buddy of mine bought it and now is his regular hunting partner. I recently purchased a limited edition 1895ABL (not sure on model) It is of new Marlin production, with pistol grip, grey laminated stock, and 18" barrel with a full tube mag. I have had several issues with it, but hopefully it will prove to be as accurate as my old 1895G that I miss so dearly. I plan to have the action polished out and some chamber work done. I have found the 45/70 to be a very useful and, when desired, a very powerful cartridge. If you handload, the sky is the limit, especially with some of the awesome bullets like PAPI so eloquently has shown us. If you do not handload there are still options out there. Buffalo Bore, Grizzly, Garrett, Cor-Bon, and others are marketing specialized hot loads for virtually every game animal imaginable. Do not disqualify the Marlin for its traditional looks either, it is an awesome tactical tool if utilized properly, and within its limitations.
Best of Luck -Private Contractor- |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2011 2:43:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PAPI]
[#8]
Hey Guys,
Just some additional info to ponder over !! 
CEB Solid ; 43-44 inches of straight penetration The " Cutting Edge Hollow Point Bullets " , were designed to expand .., shed its petal (blades/shear), & then acting as a " Solid " ( Rear Shank ) continue penetrating straight, without deforming..! Example: 
" Our little 295 CEB BBW#13 NonCon HP is able to churn a bit more velocity as you can see, in the Marlin, but because of it's weight the shear is at 1700 fps impacts. Again, about 100 yards is as far as you can expect the blades to shear. This bullet at 22 yards caused massive trauma to the witness card! Close range under 50 yds, this is devastating, all the while giving excellent penetration!... Michael " ...Now do not forget either, that it has been determined, and proven from great deal of study over the years that a solid tested in my test medium here will penetrate on average 35% more in animal tissue, since in most cases it is less dense than the test medium. Softs, expanding and NonCons will be from 75%-80% to 100% deeper penetration on animal tissue than in this test medium... Michael
accuratereloading.com Big Bore Forum: Terminal Bullet Performance Now, lets see : Tested in the " LAB ", and then " Field Tested " on Live Game ... Deeper Penetration , Better Bullets ,HMMMMM !! Sounds like a " WINNER ".. ! Unfortunately ...., some other websites ( & individuals ) that don't like any changes , and will not consider using nothing but Lead bullets (Nostalgia ?)
PAPI |
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Posted: 8/29/2011 3:21:24 PM EDT
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I have the STBL and I love that rifle it is the perfect brush gun up here IMO.
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ND, USA
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Posted: 8/30/2011 8:29:40 AM EDT
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Its a pretty outstanding gun. If you reload, the versatility is almost unmatched...
Smash deer with 300 grain HP's, than go flatten a grizz with a 405 grain or 500 grain hard cast. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2011 2:38:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jeepnik]
[#11]
Originally Posted By PAPI:
You got banned for that? LOL They are idiots. Yup, I got banned .. , after my last post (« Reply #8 on: Today at 11:34:00 AM »), which is still up !! Take a look at the below link ! Mean 45-70 solid & hollow point bullets: http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,93658.0.html I'm still a bit confused.. What I did to get Banned from further posting on their site ... ? Although no great loss
PAPI NRA: Life Member Welcome to the large and ever growing goup of those banned for that forum. You apparently didn't agree with the managment or one of his cronies. It takes little to irritate the hitlrer-like individual that owns that forum. Just to make this post relevant, I've had a GS since they came out. Can't say enought about it. I only wish I could shoot as well as it does. 
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USA
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Posted: 9/11/2011 2:43:08 PM EDT
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What's the deal over there on the marlin forum!?
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2011 7:58:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DrDeath:
What's the deal over there on the marlin forum!? The owner likes things his way. So, you either fall in line and follow the progam, or you're gone. Sort of a dictatorial state over there. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2011 9:06:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: IndianaGeologist]
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Originally Posted By PAPI:
Just an " FYI " guys, Cutting Edge Bullets: http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/A-PAPI/DSC084451.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/A-PAPI/DSC091591.jpg Dangerous Game Brass Hollow Point Lever Gun https://cuttingedgebullets.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=DGHL EDIT: p.s. ; I just got " Banned " from " Marlinowners.com " for posting ( Sharing ) this exact information ..
" Sorry PAPI, you are banned from using this forum " I'm guesing it's sinful to mention anything more progressives (Testing) , other than " LEAD " on their website .... ? PAPI You might of been banned from not staying on topic. For example this thread is on the gun, not the bullets that it fires. Overly promoting an item might that is off topic (such as the bullets you posted) is not what the OP asked for. I don't know if that is really the case, though. To the OP, Marlin makes fine lever guns, and the one youre interested I've heard nothing but good things. As far as bear are concerned, especially black bear, you will have no problems taking one down, although I'd keep it under 200 yds. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2011 4:59:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PAPI]
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You might of been banned from not staying on topic. For example this thread is on the gun, not the bullets that it fires. Overly promoting an item might that is off topic (such as the bullets you posted) is not what the OP asked for. I don't know if that is really the case, though. Well, to be perfectly " Factual ".. Someone ( ? ) posted a thread Titled " Some Mean looking Bullets " (or close to that ?) over on the " Marlin Forum ", along with a few comments , and a link to this forum " AR ".. He /She ( ?) appeared to have read a post, containing info that " I " originally created here @ " AR ", i.e; " Cutting Edge Bullets/ Accurate Reloading ". I just happened to be websurfing (Marlin Forum) and came across the thread. I then provided some additional information over @ " Marlin Forum " , which was " Exactly " the same information, you see posted on this thread.. No more, no less 
I'm in no way affiliated, or trying to promote anyones product for a profit ! Just doing what many of us do on the " Internet ".. Sharing information on " Great New Product(s) ". In this particular case " BETTER BULLETS ".... 
PAPI |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/2/2011 11:22:04 PM EDT
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I have the 1895 and love it, wish I bought the guide gun for its better handling.
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USA
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Posted: 10/7/2011 8:36:15 AM EDT
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PAPI
Keep up the good work. |
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Posted: 10/7/2011 8:59:32 AM EDT
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I have the 1895 and I really like it. Hand loading makes it even funner. I was going to buy the guide gun but preferred the balance and pistol grip stock of the regular model.
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Posted: 10/8/2011 12:24:07 PM EDT
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My brother and I went halves on a stainless guide gun 45-70 for my dad in 2006. He really didn't know what to do with it at the time since he is a die hard 30-06 user.
He uses the guide gun for his main rifle since then and his 30-06 is designated backup. I had a 50 Beowulf for awhile,and it was great, don't get me wrong,but I would get a GG if I was to get another big bore lead slinger. |
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Posted: 10/16/2011 3:05:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By drunkintoaster:
I have the STBL and I love that rifle it is the perfect brush gun up here IMO. This. Great gun, many a bear have been taken up here with them. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2011 12:29:00 AM EDT
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I have one. I trimmed the forend down and had it recheckered. Its a 1895 G sans the ports. Great gun...
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/9/2012 5:40:56 AM EDT
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Awesome rifle.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 6/21/2012 2:41:54 PM EDT
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Love mine. Been using it for bear for about 15 years now. Only 3 bears taken though.
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Posted: 6/21/2012 3:40:29 PM EDT
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Marlins, historically, have been awesome guns... The most recent specimens I've seen from the freedom group were lacking in the fit and finish/ quality department.
My suggestion is that you get on gunbroker and buy one that is a few years old. - AG P.S. PAPI, the reason you got banned, is the same reason you are gonna be banned here. You only post to push your wares. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2012 6:15:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PAPI]
[#25]
- AG
P.S. PAPI, the reason you got banned, is the same reason you are gonna be banned here. You only post to push your wares. HMMMM, I would have to be a affiliated in some way with the : Manufacterer ( Pennsylvania ) & I'm located in " CA " . I currently have a " JOB " , ( Retiriing Sooon ) that has nothing to do with production(s) of " wares " or sales of " wares " . I'm strictly a " BUYER & CONSUMER " of wares
PAPI NRA Life Member BRRC Life Member CRPA Life Member NRA Certified RSO NRA Certified FIrearms Instructor: Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun Junior Match Director : Smallbore Rifle / Pistol CA DFG Certified Fishing Instructor 
" A Picture is worth a Thousand Words ". |
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Posted: 6/26/2012 6:36:49 PM EDT
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PAPI,
I did a search of all the non-archived threads you've posted in. Of the 34 I found, 5 were about the bullets in question... I guess I only remember those posts from you. You obviously, from my search, contribute more to this site than pushing solid projectiles (which I think are awesome), notably in the area of cast iron cookware and .22's... I spoke out of turn, without double checking my accusations, and was wrong. I'm sorry. Please accept my apology. Thread hijack over. - AG |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2012 9:05:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PAPI]
[#27]
Originally Posted By Aggie_Gunner:
PAPI, I spoke out of turn, without double checking my accusations, and was wrong. I'm sorry. Please accept my apology. Thread hijack over. - AG NO, Apologies required ..
I've been mis-identified, as a " Product Advertiser " several times in the past , for " SHARING " information, which included a warning from a " Moderator ", over " WARES " ( Bullets ) mentioned on this thread... 
For the Record : I own, but... don't sell or advertise for profit, any of the following " WARES " : Bullets: .22 / 9mm / .357 / .40 / .45 / .223 / 30-30 / 30-06 / 45-70 / .410 / .50 Muzzleloader / .58 Muzzleloader / 20 gauge / 12 gauge Air Rifles : .177 / .25 cal Travel Trailers / Raindrop Yamaha Portable Generator Motor Vehicles: GMC Yukon/ Nissan Exterra / HMM... Fiat Abarth ??? Trek Mountain Bikes Cast Iron Cookware : Griswold / Wagner Ware / Lodge Water Filters / Purifiers Firearms or Parts Fishing Equipment Archery Equipment Custom Knives Tents/Sleeping Bags Cooking Stoves / BBQ Grills; BIG GREEN EGG Cook Books or Recipes 
PAPI NRA Life Member BRRC Life Member CRPA Life Member NRA Certified RSO NRA Certified FIrearms Instructor: Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun Junior Match Director : Smallbore Rifle / Pistol CA DFG Certified Fishing Instructor |
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USA
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Posted: 9/23/2014 7:58:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPatriot1776]
[#28]
I love my 45-70 Guide Gun.
I also have a 1895P in 444 Marlin. Both are great guns. If you can get either (pre-Remington). GET IT. I would also highly recommend a Scout scope set up for it. XS sights make great sights and a great scout mount for it. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2015 9:34:00 PM EDT
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Love my '02 (non-ported). Always love peoples' reactions when I take 'er to the range- usually a "what the hell is that?", followed by "can I shoot it?". I'll almost always let 'em put one downrange, just to see their reaction.
May be heresy to put a red-dot on a levergun, but oh well. I initially bought the beast for hunting hogs & wanted something low-light & flashlight friendly. Also discovered that as cross-dominant as I am, I can actually shoot a red-dot with both eyes open, something I absolutely can not do with scopes or irons. |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:01:50 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PAPI:
NO, Apologies required ..
I've been mis-identified, as a " Product Advertiser " several times in the past , for " SHARING " information, which included a warning from a " Moderator ", over " WARES " ( Bullets ) mentioned on this thread...
For the Record : I own, but... don't sell or advertise for profit, any of the following " WARES " : Bullets: .22 / 9mm / .357 / .40 / .45 / .223 / 30-30 / 30-06 / 45-70 / .410 / .50 Muzzleloader / .58 Muzzleloader / 20 gauge / 12 gauge Air Rifles : .177 / .25 cal Travel Trailers / Raindrop Yamaha Portable Generator Motor Vehicles: GMC Yukon/ Nissan Exterra / HMM... Fiat Abarth ??? Trek Mountain Bikes Cast Iron Cookware : Griswold / Wagner Ware / Lodge Water Filters / Purifiers Firearms or Parts Fishing Equipment Archery Equipment Custom Knives Tents/Sleeping Bags Cooking Stoves / BBQ Grills; BIG GREEN EGG Cook Books or Recipes
PAPI NRA Life Member BRRC Life Member CRPA Life Member NRA Certified RSO NRA Certified FIrearms Instructor: Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun Junior Match Director : Smallbore Rifle / Pistol CA DFG Certified Fishing Instructor Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PAPI:
Originally Posted By Aggie_Gunner:
PAPI, I spoke out of turn, without double checking my accusations, and was wrong. I'm sorry. Please accept my apology. Thread hijack over. - AG NO, Apologies required ..
I've been mis-identified, as a " Product Advertiser " several times in the past , for " SHARING " information, which included a warning from a " Moderator ", over " WARES " ( Bullets ) mentioned on this thread...
For the Record : I own, but... don't sell or advertise for profit, any of the following " WARES " : Bullets: .22 / 9mm / .357 / .40 / .45 / .223 / 30-30 / 30-06 / 45-70 / .410 / .50 Muzzleloader / .58 Muzzleloader / 20 gauge / 12 gauge Air Rifles : .177 / .25 cal Travel Trailers / Raindrop Yamaha Portable Generator Motor Vehicles: GMC Yukon/ Nissan Exterra / HMM... Fiat Abarth ??? Trek Mountain Bikes Cast Iron Cookware : Griswold / Wagner Ware / Lodge Water Filters / Purifiers Firearms or Parts Fishing Equipment Archery Equipment Custom Knives Tents/Sleeping Bags Cooking Stoves / BBQ Grills; BIG GREEN EGG Cook Books or Recipes
PAPI NRA Life Member BRRC Life Member CRPA Life Member NRA Certified RSO NRA Certified FIrearms Instructor: Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun Junior Match Director : Smallbore Rifle / Pistol CA DFG Certified Fishing Instructor Fiat Abarth!!! That must be your wife's car. Seriously though awesome little car to drive especially for the money.
I bought my brother a Guide Gun in about 2001. He wanted .450 marlin cartidge. It was great shooting. Recoil was not bad at all. I had just moved into a house and the previous owner left all sorts of old paint gallon cans full of paint. We took them to the plinking range and shot them at 75 yards. The 350 grain bullet exploded those cans. Paint shot 20-30 feet in the air. The next time I went there was a sign that said "no shooting paint cans." |
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Posted: 4/7/2015 8:38:47 PM EDT
[#31]
Had a Marlin GG in .450 Marlin. Sold it.
Bought ghost sites and sold them. Bought Leupold scout scope and AO scout rail; sold them... Rifle was ungainly with the Leupold 2.5x on it. The ghost sight wasn't as good as a Williams aperture. Pretty good power with a hard cast 400gr flatpoint .459 bullet. Not as versatile as a large .338 bore magnum. Typically, I carry a .454casull Super Redhawk loaded with 345gr flatpoints. They penetrate 27" of seasoned Cottonwood slab. Dug the slug out and measured the penetration path. Can sleep with handgun in your sleeping bag. Can shoot it with one hand. Marlin 1894 in .44mag holds more rounds. 300gr hardcast pretty potent stuff. Lots more likely to have a handgun than rifle with you, unless actively hunting. I know two guys who can tell "the time I bumped into a Brown Bear" stories. Each had a 1911 .45acp on them and emptied the gun into the bear. Neither bear was ever recovered. Cast bullets of wheelweight alloy is the way to go. I like my 7.5" SRH Casull. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/17/2015 1:48:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Old18C]
[#32]
Took me 11 years to save enough to get this WWG Co-Pilot in .457 and it shoots as well as I had hopped it would.
My Guide gun my nephew and I picked out used from a shop when I traded in something I didn't want. I have killed a few deer with it and like it a lot. 
Loaned my guide gun to my friends son in AK for this and a moose hunt both DRT with Hornady 325gr LEVERevolution 
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Posted: 7/17/2015 1:57:16 PM EDT
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I love mine, Stainless non-ported. They are a dream to reload for as well, as there are so many options from mild to wild!
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2015 8:55:11 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPatriot1776:
I love my 45-70 Guide Gun. I also have a 1895P in 444 Marlin. Both are great guns. If you can get either (pre-Remington). GET IT. I would also highly recommend a Scout scope set up for it. XS sights make great sights and a great scout mount for it. I have a 444 22" barrel and really like the gun. Its not as handy as the guide guns but its still a small package compared to most bolt guns. Crazy thing about my 444 is it is amazingly accurate with the hornady superformance ammo. Its a honest sub MOA gun with that ammo at 100 yards. In fact it is as accurate as any gun I own at 100 yards, Mine is a 2006 model with the ballard rifling and it shoots the flex tip stuff pretty well, which is good considering its really hard to find anything other than that ammo, but the superformance is definitely more accurate. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 8:48:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sixnine]
[#35]
I used to have one 45-70 and should have never got rid of it. Just wasn't a useful caliber for my area.
ETA: Found one locally at Dick's, but I'm tapped out for new guns this year. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/29/2015 11:33:47 PM EDT
[#36]
I have one in 450 Marlin, I like it. Light weight, handy length and pleasant to carry when I'm out and about in bear country.
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