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Post by HRFunk on Sept 12, 2017 11:49:52 GMT -5
In terms of accuracy and portability, you could do a whole lot worse than a Marlin 1894.
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Post by Carolinaman on Sept 12, 2017 12:27:27 GMT -5
Hello Howard,
Another excellent video! Thank you for sharing it with us. As a former owner of the Guide Gun, I absolutely agree with your comments on the barrel porting.
Chris
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Post by HRFunk on Sept 12, 2017 13:01:11 GMT -5
Hello Howard, Another excellent video! Thank you for sharing it with us. As a former owner of the Guide Gun, I absolutely agree with your comments on the barrel porting. Chris Yes, some firearm features are intended to improved accuracy, handling characteristics, etc. Some features are intended to to sell guns. The porting on my little carbine falls into the latter category. Howard |
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Post by Poohgyrr on Dec 27, 2017 23:11:51 GMT -5
Yes, absolutely.
16” to 20” Levers are a favorite here. A handy Lever in 357Magnum is quite an interesting piece; Marlin should bring this back. Great video, thanks for sharing it!
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Post by HRFunk on Dec 28, 2017 12:56:18 GMT -5
Yes, absolutely. 16” to 20” Levers are a favorite here. A handy Lever in 357Magnum is quite an interesting piece; Marlin should bring this back. Great video, thanks for sharing it! You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked it. Where is “here” for you? Howard |
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Post by CXM on Dec 30, 2017 10:49:59 GMT -5
A fun video... thanks for sharing.
I really like the 357MAG in a lever carbine. Whilst we don't have a Marlin carbine, both Mrs. CXM and I both have Winchester 1892 carbines in 357MAG. These are really fun guns to shoot and hold 12 rounds if I recall correctly. Both are accurate with predictably low recoil.
With a heavier bullet such as the 180gr jacketed type, the 357 in a carbine seems to me at least fully equal to the 30-30 in areas where you don't get long shots... plus you get more magazine capicity.
Keep up the good work... great videos.
V/r
Chuck
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Post by Poohgyrr on Jan 3, 2018 3:26:42 GMT -5
Yes, absolutely. 16” to 20” Levers are a favorite here. A handy Lever in 357Magnum is quite an interesting piece; Marlin should bring this back. Great video, thanks for sharing it! You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked it. Where is “here” for you? Howard Hello Howard, My home is currently in Sacramento CA, and Levers have always been my personal favorite, with much more trigger time. Growing up here in the late 50’s & into the 60’s, we had three TV stations and lots of Westerns..... While I know of more Lever owners further north in our brush country, we do have an active group of Cowboy Action Shooters here in town. There are lots of Levers in closets from the 1849 gold rush days. Our home has a couple 1892’s in 357Magnum, and the Marlin is highly thought of by a lot of people. |
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hanshi
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Retired. Like firearms, especially longrifle muzzleloaders.
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Post by hanshi on Mar 19, 2018 13:18:14 GMT -5
Loved the video, HR. I have a Marlin M94 in .44mag I got back in the 1970s and have used it on deer. Earlier than that I also had a .357 but with the 20" barrel. Somehow the .357 got away from me. Got the 95 45/70 and it's a bear with my handloads. My only little lever guns are a Win M94 Trapper in 30/30 with a 16" barrel. It's companion is a .45Colt AE Trapper with a 16" barrel. Although I've had both for decades, the 30/30 is by far the oldest. I love these little rifles. 1960 Golden 39A.  Marlin 95 and many decades old.  Not Marlins but the two Trappers.  Now here's my old .44mag 94. Recoil is more, of course, than those nice little .357s; but is still very pleasant to shoot.  I guess I hijacked, more or less, so please forgive. I just simply love levers and especially Marlins. |
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Post by HRFunk on Mar 19, 2018 19:20:25 GMT -5
No need to ask for forgiveness! The photos of those fine lever guns more than made up for any hijacking!
Howard
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