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Yep , it's kind of cold on the North Coast for range time today Jason. In the low 30's here on the far East side. :D . When loaded with reasonable loads these 1895's are handy to carry all day and won't beat You to death in the process. Just put a Williams Foolproof on it and Be Done! :shock: . For...

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My Marlin 1895 sports a Williams FP Aperture sight and carries very comfortably. My hunting load is a Rem 405 gr SP over H322.

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I have an old vintage 1900 +/- single shot 22 that I'd like to have a gunsmith clean up, but it has no ID on it, including no serial numbers, etc. So far, no gunsmith will take it because they can't ID it to log it in

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Having worked in agriculture my entire career, and actually still am involved through very part time jobs, have seen a number of guns commonly kept around the barns or sheds. Some were 22 rifles, some were shotguns. The worst ones (overall condition) were guns stupidly kept around the milk house.

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A 357 levergun is at the top of my list. I've looked the Henry's over and am tempted, "but" am also waiting to see the new RugerMarlin 1894 offering whenever it finally shows up. The problem is I'm not getting any younger..

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Some guys have purchased a Henry single shot 357 mag a d had them reamed out for 357 maximum. They speak highly of them.
On the other hand, maybe the new Remington Ammunition Company (Parent Co : Federal, etc) will support new cartridges better than the previous Remington (??)

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Merry Christmas to you and your family Lenn !
Good to hear from you, hope you're staying warm.
My woodstove is running 24/7 except to clean out every 3-4 days.

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I have a Savage Model 220, single shot, (takedown) 410 that has been in my family for many years. I'll venture to say one of the best quality 410's ever......and hammerhead to boot. A wonderful "varmint gun" around the farm.

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While livestock farming, got hurt a few times while in close with cattle, especially in the alleys. Not to mention ear tagging a new calf and mom didn't agree. Had a bull (polled) lift me up a bit, didn't really hurt me but about filled my pants. Yep, in the card game of life we each play the cards ...

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Great thread ! I have two Ruger 357 revolvers, both stainless, one 3", one 6". I do not have a 357 lever gun and am patiently waiting for RugerMarlin to reintroduce the 1894..

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My Amish neighbors will have the last laugh for sure.

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Hi Ben, Yep, the wolf issue here in WI is a cluster**** ! Had two wolves trot by me about 200 ft away this past regular season. Heading back up (SW of Grand View) for muzzleloader in several days. Politics has ruled WL Mgmt far too long here. The science has and is, being ignored ! The answer begins...

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I watched about 2/3 of this yesterday and agree it's a good movie, hopefully will finish it today between loading in firewood for our "long season" here.
One can pretty much assume it was no different for the Allies across no man's land.

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I'll check it out after the World Series is over. My grandfather was at the Western Front, artillery.

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There are "kits" to replace the Marlin cross bolt safety if you really want it removed.

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A few years back I wanted Mic to work on my Marlin 30-30CB, however, unfortunately he was having health issues and not taking any work.
I do have several of his books, first one is his Metallic Cartridge Reloading (very worn now).

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My 45/70 Marlin shoots Rem 405 gr accurately and about equally with Rel7 or H322.

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Savage 340's are decent rifles, my only experience is with a 30-30, which shot very well. The bolt action has only one locking lug, so it's not especially strong.

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Haven't seen this many primers in a long time. Picking up a 1000 Federal small pistol magnum primers.

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I appreciate the feedback, especially based on your personal knowledge and experience.

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I tend to prefer CCI over anything else due to their consistency. But these days if I needed primers I'd grab whatever I could. On another note, the CCI small pistol magnum primers are the same primer as the CCI small rifle primer. Exact same primer in a different box. I was reading in one of my ma...

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A local sporting goods has a bunch of primers all of a sudden.
A quick question ; Quality wise - is there much or any difference between CCI & Federal ? I'm just starting to load 357 and they have Federal small pistol/magnum for 74.99/1000 and CCI small pistol/ magnum for 84.99/1000.
Thanks..

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Way worse for saw blades like you're using Lenn.
Stay cool up there !

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Unfortunately it wrecked the chain, unable to salvage it for further us.

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Was sawing through a log recently and darned if I didn't hit a nail ! Darn thing must have been pounded in 40+ years ago to be that deep in the log. Didn't have to see the sparks to know what I hit, it's a one of a kind vibration.

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Howdy Lenn,
Good to hear from you and that you're staying busy up there in the north.
Hope you can stay ahead of your ailments. Stay cool !
Regards, Vic

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I like the "twilight aperture" that Williams offers. I use them on both leverguns, In recent years I hunt with the aperture removed and the "slot" still acts like an aperture, it just allows more light and a larger sight picture.

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I have Williams peep sights on both of my Marlins. One Cloudy, somewhat dark late afternoon while hunting deer, I encountered a group of deer at about 75 yds in timber. There was one buck in the group of 5-7 doe and they were almost constantly shuffling within the group (rut + buck + female deer = m...

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Lenn hasn't been around for a noticeable time. Anyone in contact or know how to check in with him ?

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Thank you. In spite of the aches, etc, at 69 it's a blessing to get vertical every day. Day trip up to and around the great North Woods. A stop in Park Falls at the St Croix Rod factory store to browse their bass rods, then over to Drummond.
Have a great day everyone.

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Besides phenomenal accuracy at long range, the news stated he was motioning bystanders to get behind him.......suggesting he might have been shooting with one hand (??).

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The times, they are a changing ! I've recently read that some powders have gone away. One example is Hodgdon H4350. I'll have to adjust to another 4350 I reckon. Guessing a few others have disappeared as well. I need some primers for loading 357 mag, but I reckon I'll wait until the $10/100 count im...

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I was actually surprised the media even ran with this. My guess is the high visibility of the incident, they couldn't ignore it.......anymore.

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JimT wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:56 am
TraderVic wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:40 am I reckon we'll see where this goes. Maybe the wind will shift a bit on "gun free zones" after this reality check.
I have faith the anti's will not pay any attention to this.

Ditto...

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I reckon we'll see where this goes. Maybe the wind will shift a bit on "gun free zones" after this reality check.

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I've been keeping an eye out for a Glenfield (JM Marlin) Model 30, short magazine, 30-30 for some time......for a woods & farm walking rifle. The stocks are rather bland, but they are really neat little rifles, very light and handy. We use one for teaching in hunter Ed. The kids and women (and m...

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Hmmm, I suppose he's setting up his own kingdom for when civilization as we know it breaks down and the Tribulation begins.

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Is the butt stock factory, the comb looks a bit high? Nice looking falling block rifle !

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Almost felt sorry for the launcher crew, but then...

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Rockrat wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:50 pm Actually, Marlin DID make a 336 in 44 mag. I had one with the sticker still on the forearm, Never did shoot it before someone wanted it more than me.

Interesting ! I've never heard or read of these. Thanks for the heads up.
Vic

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The 336 has never been made in the shorter pistol calibers, but in rifle calibers such as 30-30, 35 Rem, 32 Spl, 375 Win, 38-55. Seems like I've left one or two out, but...

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It sounds like Marlin will be bringing out a full line of past offerings, including the octagon barreled cowboy models.
I wonder if they'll bring back the 308 mx and 338 mx models ?

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Happened to browse the current issue of Rifle magazine, Brian Pearce authors quite an evaluation of the new Marlin/Ruger "RM" 1895 45/70. He speaks highly of the quality of Ruger's oversight on this production.

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A number of guys over on the Henry Rifles Forum have purchased the Henry Big Boy Steel single shot 357 and reamed them to 357 Max, and are having fun shooting them.

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I've been think of buying a good JM Marlin for some time, but never quite have.
Now we all know the rest of that story. What a bite in the a@#, but can Blame no one but the guy in the mirror.
I think what took me by surprise the most is how quickly this happened.

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Yep, an excellent find and purchase !!

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I suggest you go out and buy a lotto ticket and possibly continue your lucky day

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Nath,
Is your flintlock in the pic a Northwest Trade Gun ?

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I have a NIB Benelli M2, but am wrestling with whether to let it go and order a gas gun (less recoil) after several shoulder surgeries on my strong side. Probably overthinking this..

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Looking at these two 20 gauge autoloaders for upland hunting (grouse, woodcock and pheasant).
The Benelli M2 is an inertia gun and the Winchester SX4 is a gas gun.
Any of you folks have experience with either or both of these shotguns ?
Thank, Vic

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