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Post by: lokidog on September 16, 2016, 07:58:10 AM
I've got an old Model 94 .30-30 that was the first gun my grandmother bought for my grandfather, I'd like to use that some time. It has an original side mount with a 4X Weaver on it.
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Post by: lokidog on September 16, 2016, 08:16:23 AM
I used to hunt a lot of bear and used a Marlin 1895SS in 45/70. Most of my buddies used Marlins in 35 Rem. They worked quite well. Mine had a Redfield peep on it.
My dad always hunted WT with his .35 Rem, not sure if he still uses it though.
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Post by: JDHasty on September 16, 2016, 09:37:24 AM
I used to hunt a lot of bear and used a Marlin 1895SS in 45/70. Most of my buddies used Marlins in 35 Rem. They worked quite well. Mine had a Redfield peep on it.
Oh, and I use a Mod 71 carbine sometimes today.
Post by: syoungs on September 16, 2016, 09:55:05 AM
I put on a good recoil pad, and a peep sight. I'll probably end up with another 1895, but the all weather version. Love the looks of that gun.
Post by: Jpmiller on September 16, 2016, 10:23:43 AM
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 16, 2016, 11:51:31 AM
I like lever actions - but tube magazines are a pain - I hate having to jack out all the rounds to unloadtube mags are also very limiting in bullet selection--flat nose, round nose or hornady leverevolution squishy tips.
Something like a blr, win 88 or savage 99 you get the spectrum of bullets.
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on September 16, 2016, 12:47:18 PM
http://www.realguns.com/articles/862.htm
Spoiler: go with the 18.5".
Post by: JDHasty on September 16, 2016, 01:14:45 PM
A timely article on the 1895 and differences between the 18.5 inch barrel of the guide versus the 22" barrel.
http://www.realguns.com/articles/862.htm
Spoiler: go with the 18.5".
Mine was from long before the current trend toward really short barrels on the 1895 and it was a pretty compact unit. I never gave any thought to having a shorter barrel and I used it chasing dogs throughout western Washington. It was pretty handy. I doubt that I would ever put a scope on a Marlin 1895. I used to use something like 50 grains of IMR 4198 and a Hornady 350 RN in it when I first got it. I ruined more than a few bruins w/it. The big thing is the bullet is not staying in a bear and it is too easy to kill a dog w/that bullet. It would be a great bullet for elk or moose though.
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Post by: Lemoore-on on September 16, 2016, 02:08:25 PM
I also have a Marlin 336Y 30-30 that is a great little carbine to carry in the thick stuff.
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Post by: syoungs on September 16, 2016, 05:11:08 PM
A timely article on the 1895 and differences between the 18.5 inch barrel of the guide versus the 22" barrel.
http://www.realguns.com/articles/862.htm
Spoiler: go with the 18.5".
Mine was from long before the current trend toward really short barrels on the 1895 and it was a pretty compact unit. I never gave any thought to having a shorter barrel and I used it chasing dogs throughout western Washington. It was pretty handy. I doubt that I would ever put a scope on a Marlin 1895. I used to use something like 50 grains of IMR 4198 and a Hornady 350 RN in it when I first got it. I ruined more than a few bruins w/it. The big thing is the bullet is not staying in a bear and it is too easy to kill a dog w/that bullet. It would be a great bullet for elk or moose though.
This is close to the load I'm running. 49.5g h4198 under a 350g to or entity hornady.
Everything I've read said this bullet is wicked on bears, were you not getting expansion or something?
Post by: mikeybuck on September 16, 2016, 07:13:17 PM
Post by: Dead-Eye on September 16, 2016, 07:17:20 PM
Killed two bulls in the last two years with my marlin 45/70
Nice!
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Post by: JasonG on September 17, 2016, 02:44:34 PM
Killed two bulls in the last two years with my marlin 45/70wow!!
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Post by: CP on September 18, 2016, 07:09:11 AM
I've yet take an animal with it but I can ring a 10" gong all day long at 225 yards with it using Sierra 150 grain pro hunters over 31 grains of Ramshot Xterm.
Post by: JDHasty on September 19, 2016, 08:43:12 AM
A timely article on the 1895 and differences between the 18.5 inch barrel of the guide versus the 22" barrel.
http://www.realguns.com/articles/862.htm
Spoiler: go with the 18.5".
Mine was from long before the current trend toward really short barrels on the 1895 and it was a pretty compact unit. I never gave any thought to having a shorter barrel and I used it chasing dogs throughout western Washington. It was pretty handy. I doubt that I would ever put a scope on a Marlin 1895. I used to use something like 50 grains of IMR 4198 and a Hornady 350 RN in it when I first got it. I ruined more than a few bruins w/it. The big thing is the bullet is not staying in a bear and it is too easy to kill a dog w/that bullet. It would be a great bullet for elk or moose though.
This is close to the load I'm running. 49.5g h4198 under a 350g to or entity hornady.
Everything I've read said this bullet is wicked on bears, were you not getting expansion or something?
Perfect expansion, but they went on trough and kept right on going. I dug one out of a tree one time that went through a small 200 lb black bear and it was four inches in. Since we were hunting w/dogs back then I switched to the lighter 300 gr hp bullet that stayed inside almost always. Both bullets were good bear medicine.
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Post by: Miles on September 22, 2016, 07:09:11 PM
i drew a clockum cow tag this year, never really thought about it but im thinking after this thread that ill be taking gramps .32 special. 170 grn ammo. anyone hunt blewet pass area, can i get close enough for the ole open sight lever action on a cow? dad hunted there last year so he knows the area somewhat, i havent been there, or am i better off to take something more accurate at 200 yrd plus?
That's cool! I would just go for it, don't second guess and play what ifs in your head. I loved bringing the .32 special that was passed down to me on last year's moose hunt with my dad. I'll be bringing it on this years moose hunt as well.
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Post by: Goex2Fwithroundball on September 23, 2016, 10:41:31 PM
I hunted with that rifle for 20 years. I took many deer and elk. My nephew got his first deer with it.
Amazingly accurate. I have never adjusted the scope.
It has been sitting in the gun safe for several years now untouched. I plan to have it re-blued and the stock refinished.
Post by: dawei on September 25, 2016, 07:30:04 AM
1988 MarlinŽ Mdl 444SS 444 MarlinŽ for elk and bear
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Post by: Henrydog on September 29, 2016, 07:01:20 AM
I love that moose with the 32 win . my next lever gun will be a 45-70 what is the smoothest most accurate model and brand men ?
Coach, I had a pre 64 Winchester in 30-30 (dumb caliber) and I have a older Marlin 4570. The action on the Marlin is a lot smoother. The Marlin does not shoot the 300gr well, but is very accurate with 405gr. I guess the new Remlin Marlins are not as smooth
Post by: rtspring on September 29, 2016, 07:56:03 AM
I try to carry the bow, or .32 win every modern season atleast a couple days then the Boomstick comes out.
Post by: superdown on September 29, 2016, 08:00:08 AM
I love that moose with the 32 win . my next lever gun will be a 45-70 what is the smoothest most accurate model and brand men ?I have a Winchester 1886 extra light rifle in 45-70 it is by far the smoothest lever action i have handled.I have or have owned 3blrs,3 mdl 94's,3 mdl 99's and a marlin 336ss in 30-30 and i shot my grandfathers model 88 in 308 all very nice guns just not as smooth as the 1886.I have a Williams FP peep sight on it and out to 150 yards i can hit a cantaloupe pretty much every time.With a steel butt plate and 45-70 ammo i don't shoot it a lot in on sitting. P.S. not my gun but it's identical my pictures always come out terrible lol
Post by: HawkCreek on October 01, 2016, 06:00:42 PM
Post by: Crazy8 on October 01, 2016, 10:54:50 PM
I love that moose with the 32 win . my next lever gun will be a 45-70 what is the smoothest most accurate model and brand men ?Do Not get Henry. Go Winchester. IMHO Henrys pretty rough fit and finish
Post by: Bango skank on October 03, 2016, 01:28:35 AM
I like lever actions - but tube magazines are a pain - I hate having to jack out all the rounds to unload
I dig my win 88 .308. Lever action with detachable mag. Killed my last couple bucks and last couple bears with it. Shots from 10 - 350 yards
Post by: Duckslayer89 on October 03, 2016, 05:28:47 AM
I was planing on hunting with my 1895 Winchester reproduction this year but I won't get to. I wanted to put a receiver sight on it and develop some loads but I got busy and didnt get around to either one of those little projects. So... I'll have to save the 1895 for another year.
What caliber is your 95? I've been looking for a 30/40 Krag saddle ring carbine reproduction to go with my original handed down. How do you like yours? Have you compared it to an original on feel/finish?
Post by: HawkCreek on October 03, 2016, 09:24:41 AM
I was planing on hunting with my 1895 Winchester reproduction this year but I won't get to. I wanted to put a receiver sight on it and develop some loads but I got busy and didnt get around to either one of those little projects. So... I'll have to save the 1895 for another year.
What caliber is your 95? I've been looking for a 30/40 Krag saddle ring carbine reproduction to go with my original handed down. How do you like yours? Have you compared it to an original on feel/finish?
Mine is a .30-06 SRC, haven't got much trigger time with it but I like it quite a lot. I'm going to load up some 220 grain bullets for it just because I can. Last fall shooting off of the tailgate of my truck I put 5 180 grain round nose (of what I thought was garbage factory ammo) into a nice little group of 1.25-1.5" at around 80 yards so it's got potential to be an accurate rifle. It's so well fitted and polished it dang near operates itself once you start running the lever. I also have the reproduction Lyman receiver sight for it (available through Buffalo Arms) but haven't gotten that mounted up yet. Don't have an original to compare it too but except for the two safeties it's a pretty faithful reproduction.
I'm also looking for one in .30-40. It figures I can't find one because when I bought mine there were a few for sale but I haven't seen one for sale since then in that caliber.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on October 03, 2016, 09:30:59 AM
I was planing on hunting with my 1895 Winchester reproduction this year but I won't get to. I wanted to put a receiver sight on it and develop some loads but I got busy and didnt get around to either one of those little projects. So... I'll have to save the 1895 for another year.
What caliber is your 95? I've been looking for a 30/40 Krag saddle ring carbine reproduction to go with my original handed down. How do you like yours? Have you compared it to an original on feel/finish?
Mine is a .30-06 SRC, haven't got much trigger time with it but I like it quite a lot. I'm going to load up some 220 grain bullets for it just because I can. Last fall shooting off of the tailgate of my truck I put 5 180 grain round nose (of what I thought was garbage factory ammo) into a nice little group of 1.25-1.5" at around 80 yards so it's got potential to be an accurate rifle. It's so well fitted and polished it dang near operates itself once you start running the lever. I also have the reproduction Lyman receiver sight for it (available through Buffalo Arms) but haven't gotten that mounted up yet. Don't have an original to compare it too but except for the two safeties it's a pretty faithful reproduction.
I'm also looking for one in .30-40. It figures I can't find one because when I bought mine there were a few for sale but I haven't seen one for sale since then in that caliber.
Ya man my 30/40 is crazy accurate as well I have a Williams peep site on it. Does your gun have that safety where you have to make sure the lever is up against the gun? My brothers has it and it's annoying as hell. I was hoping the reproduction 1895's didn't have them. Basically like a 3rd safety. So you have the hammer, the button, then have to make sure the lever is up against the gun. To much going on. I would like the button safety though on the 1895 I have because I don't like having to lower the hammer with the gun loaded every time in the rain and stuff. Anyhow if you find a couple or one you don't buy let me know. Saddle ring carbine is what I really want. Do you have any pictures?
Post by: HawkCreek on October 03, 2016, 08:02:32 PM
I was planing on hunting with my 1895 Winchester reproduction this year but I won't get to. I wanted to put a receiver sight on it and develop some loads but I got busy and didnt get around to either one of those little projects. So... I'll have to save the 1895 for another year.
What caliber is your 95? I've been looking for a 30/40 Krag saddle ring carbine reproduction to go with my original handed down. How do you like yours? Have you compared it to an original on feel/finish?
Mine is a .30-06 SRC, haven't got much trigger time with it but I like it quite a lot. I'm going to load up some 220 grain bullets for it just because I can. Last fall shooting off of the tailgate of my truck I put 5 180 grain round nose (of what I thought was garbage factory ammo) into a nice little group of 1.25-1.5" at around 80 yards so it's got potential to be an accurate rifle. It's so well fitted and polished it dang near operates itself once you start running the lever. I also have the reproduction Lyman receiver sight for it (available through Buffalo Arms) but haven't gotten that mounted up yet. Don't have an original to compare it too but except for the two safeties it's a pretty faithful reproduction.
I'm also looking for one in .30-40. It figures I can't find one because when I bought mine there were a few for sale but I haven't seen one for sale since then in that caliber.
Ya man my 30/40 is crazy accurate as well I have a Williams peep site on it. Does your gun have that safety where you have to make sure the lever is up against the gun? My brothers has it and it's annoying as hell. I was hoping the reproduction 1895's didn't have them. Basically like a 3rd safety. So you have the hammer, the button, then have to make sure the lever is up against the gun. To much going on. I would like the button safety though on the 1895 I have because I don't like having to lower the hammer with the gun loaded every time in the rain and stuff. Anyhow if you find a couple or one you don't buy let me know. Saddle ring carbine is what I really want. Do you have any pictures?
No the 1895 Winchester doesnt have the button under the lever, it's got a hook :chuckle:
It's a two piece lever that engages the hook, kind of a funky design when you look at a schematic but it's never given me trouble. The reproductions also have the rebounding hammer and the tang safety but no half cock notch like the originals.
You can sometimes find a Browning reproduction from the 80's, these dont have the rebound hammer or the tang safety and are identical to an original except for their markings. Unfortunately Browning never made a SRC version only the longer rifle version.
Here's how it'll look when I get the receiver sight on it, gives it another 10" of sight radius. Note that the saddle ring must be removed for this sight to fit.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi252.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh29%2FHawkCreek_photos%2FGuns%2FIMAG1320_zps3qc75em5.jpg&hash=b272bcce4057c240b1a2ce7c4d32c9646c3c041d)
Here's a picture of the safety hook and the two piece hinged lever.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi252.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh29%2FHawkCreek_photos%2FGuns%2FIMAG1321_zpsn1ssys0a.jpg&hash=2a3e4a0c9fcd4ebde7518490ccedb12d4a128222)
And the tang safety. The hammer isn't at half cock like an original, thats where it sits when it it lowered without actually firing. I have a few parts and may delete this in the future but I haven't decided.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi252.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh29%2FHawkCreek_photos%2FGuns%2FIMAG1322_zpszyuu8poh.jpg&hash=fc1e8941cf3635f7ca9d6d22fe92da68a3b2a2cc)