Still no resolution. Maybe time to look into a .357 lever gun. the best ever .. the 45 is the same way, darn good shooter and not near as jumpy as the pistol..love them both…. We live in Northern Idaho and it is entirely possible to run into any large game and dangerous animals known to be in the US. i swapped my blued & ported GG for a non-ported SS rifle soon after they came out. a leaf NO… The branch that it’s connected to will. Man…I’d love to have one of those! The twist used in all but a few of the current lever gun models in either of those calibers is either 1:30 or 1:38. Stand out loads for accuracy were the Remington 230 grain JHP and the SIG SAUER V Crown hollow point. I can reach over my shoulder and get it in the game quickly, levering in a round while it settles into my shoulder. This guy won’t be keeping his job long on reviewing guns. Rossi Circuit Judge - .45 Colt, .410 shotshell Revolver Carbine Specs Rossi Circuit Judge - .45 Colt, .410 shotshell Revolver Carbine Reviews Marlin Golden 39A Lever Action .22 Rifle Suggested Price: The laminated stock of the rifle is topped off with a generous recoil pad. Barrel lengths run from 16 to 24 inches, depending on model. We can afford to buy all the commercially loaded ammo we want and need. I can cover 6 rds at 25 yds with a playing card shooting double action from my Ruger Redhawk. my trifocals really SUCK AZZ on open sights . Lucas McCain carried a carbine, not a Mare’s Leg. Rossi .45 Colt POLISHED SS 20" 10-RDS $565.69. We tested five loads that ranged from 300 grains to 420 grains. i use buffalo bore for the big stuff and the 300 lever-evolution for everything else. Fit and finish are everything you would expect from Marlin. On the lever gun scale this is the top of the list. Of course Hollywood has also brought us wonders such as six-shooters that can fire 30 shots wihout reloading, sub machine guns that can fore continuously .without overheating and a VW Microbus that can catch a Delorean! Grizzly disassembles the rifle and removes any burrs and the action is dehorned and polished for smooth cycling. What a joke. I like the 45/70 best and carry it every year for white tail to bear. Yup, Chuck Conners carried a full sized rifle in The Rifleman, while Steve McQueen carried the “mare’s leg”…but I think Conners handled his better. in Spite of trying to avoid a bad outcome, the matter was forced on me and I responded with my 180gr load, and it claimed itâs first bear as well. The stock is wood coated with a very high quality black rubbery finish that doesn’t turn to muck and the barrel mount is still solid after maybe ten years. The 1895GBL features a big loop lever that is an asset when wearing heavy gloves. I own one with ghost ring site. jacketed soft point through the rifle and shot a tight group. I was able to get a good deal on the big bore Marlin since .444 was considered a bit much for Georgia whitetails. The soft-shooting Remington load had a group that measured 0.71 inches overall. You wont regret a levergun. By the time I got to the Garrett +P Hammerhead load, I knew that the rifle was capable of a tight group. The barrel is shortened to 16.5 inches and re-crowned and the magazine tube is cut to match the barrel. I was instantly rewarded with the funniest looking little carbine youâve ever seen, that quickly became my âgo-toâ working gun for the bush. Stepping up to a modern high-performance load, Federalâs 300-gr. And who the hell BUYS ammunition instead of reloading (unless they have a money orchard)? I’m a big fan of lever guns, always have been. For those who want more than just replacement sights, I would suggest Grizzly Custom of Columbia, Montana. al , call my optometrist. Dunno. She gets four stars. The rod put through the crossbolt safety was done after the case coloring and the safety “hole” wasn’t round so there was quite a bit of space on one side of it. I like Marlins… Win too..I do have the long Marlin 45-70. octagon bbl’d and ported. look at all you gun lovers…..it always amazes me how we appreciate our guns. Feature Articles, The straight grip and crescent-shaped buttplate make for quick mounting and fast shooting. Garrett Cartridgesâ Hammerhead 420-gr. It was awfully easy to punch the bullseye at 25 yards. Itâs funny to look at, with that short, short little barrel, but it works really well. My primary shooter is a 45-70 of which I have two. The 1895GBL is one of seven big bore models that represent an entirely modern lever gun that incorporates Marlinâs original lever action design with precision production methods and modern metallurgy. I had read a lot of negative comments about Marlin products after they had been acquired by Remington, but I went ahead and got a GBL anyway. The solid-top design of the Marlin simplifies mounting an optic. Your article covering the Marlin 45.70. It’s just that I have a lot of other guns(and calibers) on my want list. I can’t prove it, but somewhere in the back of my mind, I’m thinking Lucas McCain’s rifle was a .44-40. I love a lever action. flat nose, cast lead that averaged 1,172 fps. Please, nobody tell @RGP about the Internet – I fear his delicate constitution may not be able to process the scale of ammo business transacted there. Winchester made a damn fine lever gun at one time, are newer guns in the same league? Nice tactical rifle, too (see Marlin Owners.com). I can read without glasses but buckhorn sights and over-sixty eyes aren’t the best combination. IMHO, much better than the crossbolt/tang safeties. We don’t stop there, in fact as a dealer for Henry, Marlin, Rossi, Winchester, and more we carry lever action rifles in a multitude of calibers. I myself have a classic Win Model 94 in good ‘ol .30-30 that’s been in our family for decades and shoots like a dream, and it’s next on my list for a complete refurbishing. It’s one of the reasons i sold it and switched to .357, never understood why manufacturers put such a slow twist in those rifles. You’ll likely be spending $2K or more on your Redhawk to turn it into a beefed up big bore version of the 1917 S&W. I did discover the importance of properly loading the rounds through the loading gate. Winchester Miroku which is definate good quality makes a 1892 in .357 yet it's like finding a unicorn, plenty listed on gunbroker for $750 to $800 but in 44-40 or .45 Colt. Having grown up in South Georgia, I did not own a rifle of appropriate caliber for the Alaskan big game. also, the later versions had a faster twist rate to stabilize plugs heavier than 240gr. The stock is a pistol grip design that proved more comfortable than a traditional straight stock. Also took a pair of buffalo with it. Stop shooting, see an optometrist, get prescription glasses and leave the alibis in the range bag. ROSSI M971. I mostly shoot cast bullets in it. Glad somebody else caught that. There was Marshal Dillon (Gunsmoke), Rawhide, Have Gun Will Travel and Wanted Dead or Alive. Many guides use them as a backup rifle. MSRP on the stainless .45 Colt … bullets, but won’t cut it for modern smokeless loads, especially over 265 gr. Out of stock Compare. Not by a damn sight. Stuck in NJ beat me to it, while I was typing. God bless America! The Marlin Dark Series and CST, as well as the Rossi R92 Triple Black are recent entries in the modernized levergun arena. I surely would like one without the rebounding hammer. Solid top. reloading is very relaxing a benefit beyond purchasing. John, good pal of mine received his Turnbull Marlin 1895. Honestly can’t wait to get my hands on the new x model, older Henry’s are nice and I’d hate to tear up the stock. Reliability: * * * * * I’ve reloaded lead round nose flat point (both black powder and smokeless), 200 gr Hornady Zombie JHPs, 250 grain soft tip HPs, and 230 grain JHPs. No lie. The shells are a little more difficult to find and not many choices. The mare’s leg looks cool but really does not make much sense. Somehow, âfill your hands, you sonofabitchâ said it all! While Hollywood gave both McCain and Cogburn Winchester rifles, many real-life heroes carried Marlin Firearms rifles. Note the Galco “Butt Cuff.”. Went to fly favorite little patch of woods. I think they are making a quality product now, and I know they will make good on any problems you might have. If you are a purist, look for “North Haven” on the barrel. The Winchester 1892 is a joy to carry and shoot. I only reload for .38sp, and mainly shoot .22, plus some .223, 9mm, 7.62×39, and a little 7.62x54r, 12 gauge, .380, .357, and .270. Right there on top of the reciever, so your staring at it every time you aim. Money well spent. I missed out getting a Trapper 92 years back. I have this gun in 450 Marlin which is very comparable. Josh Randall’s Mare’s Leg was a 45 Colt. The basic Browning design is still as solid as it was once upon a time, but the trigger sucks because of the rebounding hammer (which eliminated the half cock position). There are more powerful and more accurate rifles, but the classic Winchester Model 1892 is fast and extremely effective in the 100-yard-or-so range at which I use a lever action carbine. Even my 65 year old eyes can squeeze out 4 inch groups at 100yds; perfect for my needs with this gun. Haven’t killed anything with it yet. But I wanted a compact, fast handling rifle to do most anything I needed including riding behind the seat of the Silverado. Even in my 40’s I would prefer peep sights but haven’t gotten around to changing them over yet. Then you’d only have to buy ONE KIND OF AMMO for all my handguns AND rifle. LEVERevolution for deer. All groups were fired using the factory irons from a table rest at 50 yards. To bad you covered up the butt stock laminate wood which looks awesome on AK47 were it came from. Love the new laminate stocks! I am very happy with that. Josh Randall’s Mare’s Leg was a 45 Colt. Those are fine for vintage black powder loads with 200 gr. The peep or aperture sight better leads the eye to center on the front sight. I think the smoothest lever guns I have shot are broken in replicas of the ’73. Starring Steve McQueen!! Handloading allows you to match bullet diameter to the gun for best performance (.45 Colt guns are all over the place in terms of bore diameter and cylinder throat diameter). I have to tell you, I’d have sent it back. The front sight of the rifle is a hooded ramp sight with a brass bead. Sorry JWT, but you’re wrong about that. Out of stock. I found a red dot and scout scope that are interchangeable with the flip of one or two levers. Kids these days.. However, my tolerance level, in the pain category, was giving me doubts. A comment about the article. While the 45-70 Govt. This year at SHOT, however, Henry had a sleeper hit with their new X Series lever-actions. No hate here. Shows what you know about big bores, my dad shot through a 2″ branch and still killed one of the nicest bucks we have ever taken, it was not the intended but happened none the less, they will penetrate heavy brush but it is not recommended…. got my first marlin 22 when i was 9 years old still got it got a 3030 back in 1980 great rifle gave it to my son he sold it which it pissed me off i was going to buy it back that 4570 looks like a good rifle will be looking in to it. How the Italians have managed to keep making their clones without a safety button is a mystery to me, maybe the mob has better lawyers. Single vision lenses corrected for distance make this possible; bifocals or trifocals just make a mess of it. Give me a break. I realize you may be shocked by the revelation that a great many people buy loaded ammunition, perhaps even more so in todayâs market. I decided to add an extra layer of cushioning between my shoulder and the stock and tried not to anticipate what was about to happen. We are happy to sell you our empty brass though. hard cast +P load. More importantly, the action will lock solidly to the rear and require some prying to release the round. XS Sights are the way to go. The gun wasn’t all that expensive as compared to what he wanted done to his existing .444 model, but IMO, it wasn’t close to the kind of work he’s (DT) known for. cost saving is good however not my focus. with a barrel of less than a foot long and a cut down stock. Consider our contribution to your hobby. I need bifocals, but I wear single vision (distance) shooting glasses when going after targets. one is a 1-4 leupold, the other a leupold scout scope. Oops…meant you were right about that. — (yeah, it’s always the cobbler who needs shoes) —. Grizzly uses an LPA rear sight that is fully adjustable and features protective wings and an optional short accessory rail. I lucked into an older Interarms Rossi 16″ Trapper in .357. as to Remlin rifles, not sure i’ll ever trust them. Their Brush Hawg package takes a standard 1895 and does a complete overhaul. I managed to shoot a 0.83-inch group that did not include a called flyer that was the result of a magnificent flinch! JSP for the hogs and Hornadyâs 325-gr. It is accurate within the constraints of the shooting I have done to date (25 yards). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. highly recommended. Put a peep on it. Personally I wouldn’t want a short barreled rifle. for a short cartridge like .44mag, the 94ae action is unneccesarily long stroking. A rifle that would function properly. This is an 1894 Winchester clone. I never took any game with the .444, but it provided me great comfort when hiking or riding the back woods. Galco also sent me a âButt Cuffâ which gave the 1895GBL an old school safari appearance. The Winchester Model 1892 features a 20-inch glossy blued barrel with an oiled black walnut stock and forend. Gun Review: Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle in .45 Colt, 4 Reasons This New Lansky Sharpener is Just What Your Knife Needs, After Police Shooting, Hawaii Has Gone Completely Insane, Diamondback DBX57 Video Review: 5.7x28mm Piston-Driven Pistol, Class 3 Machining and My Suppressed Ruger-57 [VIDEO]. .357 Mag or .44 Mag are both sure bets for this. They didn’t make enough of them. I’ve owned several different guns in .44 Mag and .45 Colt. cartridge is capable of taking any game animal on most continents, the wide variety of ammunition allows the user to select a round that is suitable for their use. FTX ballistic tip averaged 1,812 fps. TEOTWAWKI er 2A sale…, A .357 mag lever action is also on my wanted (but not needed) list. Lucas McCain was a dandy in those skin tight pants & his tailored shirts. Very Good. Poor quality, poor service, non-existent QA. . With the price of ammo these days, buying new is the way to go for many calibers. Isn’t that why they created LEMON LAWS? Note the crossbolt-style safety with exposed red ring. Josh Randall (Steve McQueen) had the Mare’s Leg. They did have problems a first, but Remington made good on the problems if you sent your rifle back to them. When I deployed to Alaska in 1976, I knew that I would be spending time in the wilds of the Yukon. The Colt Single Action and the Winchester won the West. My 4″ Redhawk gives better velocity and better accuracy than most of the lever guns that are readily available. The 45-70 Guide and Rifle were among them. But, the 1895 GBL, and the 30-30 big loop are just plain fun to shoot. Which caliber would you prefer if ammo was readily available for both? jacketed soft point averaged 1,695 fps while Hornadyâs LEVERevolution 325-gr. Bingo! FULL30.com - Sootch00 Henry Big Boy Lever Rifle 45 Colt Review I can still cut under 2.5 inches at 50 yards with 57 year old eyes. Both the stock and fore end are press-checkered with accent lines on the front and rear of the pattern. If it works for my nearly 74 year old eyes it just might work for yours too. The solid-top receiver and side ejection design is Marlinâs signature and the added structural strength allows their lever actions to handle the pressures of large-bore calibers (as well as simplifies the mounting of optics). Gun Review: Cobra CA380 â The Cheapest Handgun in America. The walnut stock and forend are well fitted, but rather ordinary in appearance…if a cut above the modern average. A big THANK YOU to the SASS RO Committee! I bought the gun in this caliber when it was introduced and featured in Guns & Ammo. No tax stamp or anything similar needed, so one was ordered and I mounted it. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. i have the 444 marlin, what a hoss. Finally he had a local smithy work on it, replaced parts, polished up where it needed to be – and now it’s as smooth as my Grandfathers – AND he’s got one that’s engraved with gold and platinum inlay!!!! Compare. The Hornady 225 grain LeveRevolution load is a hard hitter worth your time and testing. It’s unfortunate that reviewers too frequently attribute large groups to “aging eyes” rather than inaccurate firearms or poor technique. My 45/70 recoil is roughly the same as a 338 Winchester Magnum (which I also own). Like the sling, the Butt Cuff is made from top-grain cowhide and is finished to Galcoâs high standards. lol. Ergonomics: * * * * * It’s is no harder to carry and is very accurate. I was pretty happy. and .454 Casull. Has my favorite iron sights….flat post in front..semi buckhorn with the little diamond in back. According to the companyâs website, Annie Oakley, Captain Hardy, and William âBuffalo Billâ Cody all used Marlin rifles. Winchester Silvertips run a little over 1000 fps and most accurate. did they ever figure out how to make the 24″ octagonal barrels? It’s fast to shoulder, quick on target and easy to shoot. Living in the Deep South, the largest game one can expect to run into is a large feral hog or perhaps a black bear. Buzz, My only conclusion: my eyes are no longer any good! Since I already own a Colt Single Action Army in .45 Colt — a near perfect match for this lever gun — it wasnât any problem to test the rifle with a variety of loads. Dedicated shooting glasses (like Decot Hy-Wyd, for example) are a must for the “aging eyes” of shooters of all ages and will extend your shooting life will into your seventh or eighth decade. At 25 yards the rifleâs iron sights were easily regulated. Exactly, i had the hardest time trying to taylor a load for my marlin/s&w pair i had back in the day. after many thousands of rounds, itâs slick, smooth and fast running. Then, the finish on the stock got into the checkering, which should’ve been an easy clean up, and it looked like there was a rag or something laying on the wet varnish. Regardless, there isnât anything I canât go after with the big Marlin. Great gun. But Lucas’s Winchester was in an undesignated caliber, to the best of my knowledge but I’m not finished looking yet. here the ’92 would be better. i still prefer the straight stock, although i realize the pistol grip is potentially more comfortable. It’s a great brush gun. The primary advantage of the 1892 is the potential for accurate shot placement well past handgun ranges. I have also always kept on hand a good rifle for emergency use. Perhaps one day, but I stock up on ammo when I have extra money and shoot what I can afford. Unfortunately, you’ve hit the nail on the head. I would buy a 94 Trapper in 30-30, 357 or 44 if I found one I could afford……bit the 92 action is slicker. Sights: Buckhorn rear The Henry lever-action 22 is popular for varmint hunting, the 30 30 lever … Nobody makes factory ammo that even comes close. Finish: Blued steel even with the very short barrel and light weight, it stays on target effortlessly. I had on hand plenty of hard cast SWC handloads using the Hornady 250 grain XTP bullet, and a number of factory loads from Remington, SIG SAUER, and Fiocchi. Bought my 94 Trapper from Don’s guns in Indianapolis in the 90s. I bought it when the AF sent me to Alaska in 97. I love my Henry Big Boy in 45 Colt, 16″ barrel ð I agree with the buckhorn sights. In “The Rifleman” Chuck Conners carried a big loop lever action also. Maybe. It helps that the holes are almost ½-inch in diameter! And most of us donât have money orchards. © COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. My buddies & I thought he might have been a little light in his loafers, I mean boots. My OCD kinda kicked in, though, when I noticed the fingerprints on the barrel in the closeups. Long Range Powerhouse: Christensen Arms Ridgeline in…, Marlinâs New Dark Series Ain't Your Grandpappyâs…, New from Rossi: Blacked-Out Lever in .357, .44 Mag…, https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?T=1895GBL, Florida Shop Owner Allegedly Tortures Would-Be Burglars While Holding Them At Gunpoint, https://www.xssights.com/Products.aspx?CAT=8282. Thatâs twice what I expected. Been happy with both. Then two bullets from my handloads went into the same hole at fifty yards. After a bit of familiarization with the XS sights I re-tested the rifle as far as 100 yards. He was instrumental in creating his weapon because he had authentic gun, sorry gunny, knowledge. Customized by James S. Stembridge, Lucas McCainâs modified 1892 Winchester SRC in .44-.40 caliber. They aren’t traditional but I’m a shooter not a collector. 45 COLT LEVER ACTION 8+1 ROUNDS 16 BARREL NOT SPECIFIED LBS.
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