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Well so far I am very pleased. Ran a mixture of factory and handloads through it today, mostly 44 Mag level. A note, the Magtec 240gr was peppy and accurate, only factory ammo I could get my hands on. 20240505_105907.jpg First 10 shots at 50 yards, made some adjustments and ran another 40 through it...

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Got the 1894 back from North Carolina today. They replaced the forearm, mag tube, forearm band and screw. I am glad they didn't change the barrel, this rifle is accurate! Hope to function test this weekend.

Dave

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Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 3:44 pm
High Desert Hunter wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 2:26 pm Bobby Tyler has a 475 Linebaugh No. 1 for sale, but it is way too rich for my blood.
Dang!!! $3249.99!!!

I had no idea that any No.1 was worth that much

That's what I was thinking!

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Bobby Tyler has a 475 Linebaugh No. 1 for sale, but it is way too rich for my blood.

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All this 480 talk, took the Bisley out and ran a few rounds through it. Burned up the last of the 355gr I had loaded, rang the steel at 50 yards every pull of the trigger, and a satisfying ring it is! A lever action breech loader would compliment the 5 shooter quite well!

Dave

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I really regret not buying a 475/480 Ruger No. 1 when I had the opportunity. As to the double rifle, that is off the charts cool! Yours is the second one I've seen.

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Sure wish either Rossi, or Ruger would get some new 480 Ruger leverguns in circulation. I would love to have one, but 2K is awfully steep for a Rossi.

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Well anymore I have trouble shooting more than one at a time, so depending on the day, I would choose the 32-20, 357, 44, 45 Colt, or 480. Some days its all about the Freedom Arms 454,which I shoot with mid range loads.

Dave

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Fellow on the youtubes has a video on the Bullard, believe he calls it the best of the best. High praise coming from a dyed in the wool Winchester guy. Look up Cinnabar if you want to see it. They just purchased the Wyoming Armory in Cody.

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So, if I buy a product for $100 in 1999 dollars, and sell same product for $200 in 2024, have I turned a profit? Or have I just adjusted for inflation? We have been living under an anti "American" government for decades.

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Rifle should be back with Marlin by Wednesday. See if the turnaround time is as good as Ruger.

Dave

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I can't see where the mag tube is moving, no evidence of same. The rifle is going back to Marlin, hopefully they can figure this out, and hopefully without changing the barrel. This rifle is a shooter!

Dave

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Thanks Walt! I am doing well, been busy with work.

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I will call them tomorrow, used the online contact this morning, will definitely follow up. I was shocked at the damage I found on the barrel.

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Why I'd recognize you anywhere!

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So after another 100 rounds through the 44, another forearm screw sheared in almost the exact same spot as the previous one. Forearm Screws2.jpg Thinking Ruger should have stuck with the forearm cap and tenon screws setup. I love the look of the barrel bands, really love how accurate this rifle is, ...

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Wow! Those are smokin'! I have had issues with Win White Box in 45 ACP, they were way over pressure. Those are close to 454 Casull numbers.

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I'm really feeling that purchasing a new mass produced firearm these days is a stuff shoot. I purchased a Turkish made 1911 last year, it had zero issues, and even at close to 1K rounds, still running like a top. However the last few NIB firearms before that all required phone calls to the Manufactu...

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Going to request a shipping label so I can send this back to Marlin. The forend band where the screw sheared, also has buggered threads, suspect that contributed to the screw shearing.

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I dropped a line to Marlin today and cataloged both the issues and the positives. Now I am just waiting on parts, and searching for a good all-around bullet, preferably a cast bullet. I have a good supply of Nosler JSP 240gr, and a few XTPs (240s and 300s). Most of the powder I have on hand is bette...

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Overall I am very pleased with the fit and finish, it cycles smooth, and the trigger is pretty decent. It is sad that as much as I gave for it after tax, it isn't perfect straight out of the box. The last firearm I purchased that was perfect from the box was my Shiloh Sharps model 1874. In looking a...

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A week ago I picked up a new Marlin 1894 in 44 Mag. After taking it home and doing a cleaning and lube job, loaded up 100 rounds of cast and jacketed bullets. I took it out to my spot in the foothills to get a preliminary feel for the rifle. I was already thoroughly enamored with it, if it shot as g...

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Wonder what he knew that they didn't want anyone else to know?

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Welcome! Heck of a nice combination there! Wish I would have jumped on a Bisley Flattop 44 Special when they were available.

Dave

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I picked up a new one in 44 Mag yesterday. She shoots a mite low, will see if they'll send me a shorter front. It shot great groups at 30 yards with everything from 240gr to 305gr, and made easy work of my silhouette target at 100 yards. I have one other 1894, a 32-20, and it is a tack driver with m...

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My wife and I went and saw it here in Alamogordo on July 3rd, so many emotions, a lot of anger. Well worth it, first movie since American Sniper, and this was a far more important film than that one was.

Dave

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Some salty Hombres! We stayed there last year in one of the haunted rooms, love that whole area up there, wish it was just an hour or two closer. Thanks for sharing!

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Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:14 pm We just crossed the Concho, horses are tired but we are making good time.

Now this is an awesome post!

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I love my 1894CL in 32-20, has a Marlin coin in the stock showing limited edition, believe it is from 2008, although it does have the JM stamp. Arsenal 115gr powder coated bullet over AA#9 for 1850fps.

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Prayers! My wife began this journey 5 years ago this week.

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I would love one in 32-20, not likely to happen unless I find a decent priced Italian jobber. Next would be the 45 Colt, which I loaded more rounds for than I can count, and then a 38-40 or 44-40, not real particular long as I'm wishful thinkin here.

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My wife and I have been to “Walt’s” cabin in the Valles Caldera, the “Sheriff’s” office in Las Vegas NM, and a few other locations where filming took place.

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Starline has 32 Special brass available for backorder, took about 10 days to get 250 pieces to my door.

Dave

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Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Experience has taught us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession, and when the freedom of speech...

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I bout a 375 Ruger a bit ago, Hornady brass is the only brand available, and it has held up well to magnum pressures.

Dave

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Bill, it is for my Marlin 1894 in 32-20.

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Sincerest condolences, prayers for your family and yourself in this difficult time.

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Thank you!

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Oh, the almost 500fps increase in velocity is at least 90% of why it expanded so well and stopped in the 4th jug. The complete destruction of the first jug by the coated bullet and increased velocity was impressive, that load would hammer a coyote. The other bullet really just hole punched the jugs,...

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The Unique load was trucking along at 1200fps, plus, they were uncoated, so they didn't endure the 20 minutes at 400* session.

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Straight wheel weights, they pretty much weigh 115 right on the money.

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New bullet tested today, powder coated version over 2400 for an average of 1682fps stopped in the 4th jug of water, non-coated bullet sailed through 4 jugs on 4 grains of Unique, and was not recovered.

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I will say this, I have killed exactly one grizzly bear, a Toklat from the Alaska Range on a population control hunt. A boar, he weighed an estimated 450#, and squared at 6'6". My good friend and I were hunting the Castner Creek drainage when we spotted him rolling boulders looking for a ground...

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For the record, I love them both! I am even thinking about thinning my sixgun herd to finance another one. I have a bolt gun I am thinking about liberating from the safe too, but it is one that I really like. I don't have large hands, God gave me sausage links for fingers, so I do wish the Marlin fo...

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In Alaska, I carried the 1895GS with a sling that let me get it into action pretty quick.

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My Winchester's action is slick, but then it was my Granddad's rifle for a good many years. The action on my 1895 is slick, and the trigger is far superior to my Winchester. As far as power goes, I personally don't need any more than a 400 to 500 grain bullet at 1400 or so FPS these days. I apprecia...

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Just going to throw an opinion out there. In the world where I am happily carrying a lever action rifle in the middle of nowhere, I will say that in the hand, the Winchester 94 beats the Marlin, when I say Marlin, I am referring to the 336/1895/444 size action, the 1894 carries as nice as my Winches...

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Bill,
Sure wish we would get some moisture! With this heat, and the fire up in Ruidoso, I won't be surprised if they close the forest.

Dave

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