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MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« on: February 08, 2010, 07:46:08 PM »
Looking at trading my 30.06 for one. Are they a good slug gun? Problem I see with them is you couldn't switch out a barrel and make it a bird gun again.
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 08:02:23 PM »
I used to have one and used it for deer in Maryland and Iowa. Shot quite a few deer. Accurate slug gun. More accurate that my 870 with a slug barrel.
Shot 2 inch groups from the bench. Mine liked Federal type slugs. Have heard some have had issue feeding the last round from the mag.

I think they can be bought for $225-$275 depending on condition. Not a bad gun for the money.

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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2010, 08:05:08 PM »
There are no bad slug guns - just bad slugs.  Ha Ha ..  Some truth to that as every gun seems to be different - you have to find the brand and type of slug that works well with them.
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2010, 08:16:17 PM »
I think you're crazy to trade away that 30-06 of yours for a slug gun.
do you have a shotgun currently? if so what is it?
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2010, 07:41:45 AM »
I have no shotgun at this time. I have 2 30.06 and only need one. I just want a slug gun that I can convert to a bird gun.
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2010, 07:55:20 AM »
buy or trade for a remington 870. there's one in the classifieds for $200 if I remember correctly..put a hastings slug barrel on it with the cantilever scope mount and you've got both.
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2010, 07:59:29 AM »
 :yeah:
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2010, 08:07:10 AM »
That is exactly what I want to do.

Thanks everyone for your responses and knowledge!!
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2010, 08:10:33 AM »
What kind of rifle is it? I've got an 870 I could trade. It's got a 28 inch barrel with choke tubes.
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2010, 08:14:08 AM »
Rem 700 RH ADL 30.06 Bolt Action
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Re: MARLIN 512 RIFLED SLUG GUN 12GAUGE - Are they good?
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2010, 08:16:58 AM »
I'd trade if it was in decent condition. Let me know if you don't get any other better offers.
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