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The 243 has not been a real popular caliber in the north woods. It is used by some, mostly shooters that because of small size or youth find that they shoot it well because of it's mild recoil. That I think is good thinking, accurate shooting is the first priority. I see the 243 as the 30-30 of the ...

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Check out Skinner sights. There are a couple different versions. One that would require no drilling is mounted in the buckhorn dovetail. That might help you focus enough without doing anything to the rifle you can't undo. Good luck.

greyowl

Winchester 94 Legacy in 30-30. I know it's not anything overly special, but I shot it well and it was accurate. I liked it's long sleek profile too. I'd like to be able to try it with the LE ammo. Oh well, sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes it eats you.

greyowl

In my part of the world, Maine, if I were to try and hide out up in the Allagash let's say, I'd take my Marlin 336 30-30 and Ruger Single Six 22 LR. This would be a place where you'd be on foot or could use a canoe in some spots, so a lot of firearms just wouldn't work well. If I was setting up a ca...

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I've had both versions. The porting on the Marlins doesn't seem to increase the muzzle blast for the shooter much. You won't be disapointed in getting it ,especially at that price.

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I'm a left hand shooter, the son of a left hand shooter. Old enough that as a kid left hand bolt rifle were very limited in selection and even more limited for my Dad in his youth. Levers were lefty friendly. Also I'm a woods hunter, so long range shooting is of limited value to me. If you like open...

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Looks about like June to me. Must be an old picture.

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A couple years ago I saw a handi-rifle at a custom rifle makers shop that was being "deluxed". Custom walnut stock and forearm, all the pin and screw heads flated out, deep blued receiver. The owner had three different barrels fitted to it which were all reblued. I don't recall the chamber...

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Of the models and makes I've had the Marlin 336,1895 and 444 have never had any problems in functioning. Same for the Savage 99. I had one Winchester 94 in 7-30 waters that needed to be double clutched a lot to cycle. I liked how the cartridge performed but not in that rifle. My Marlin 1894 in 44 ma...

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The term is used to discribe any rifle that shoots a more powerful cartridge,real or percieved than whatever your currently using. The term is usually used to justify to your wife why you need a new rifle. As in, "I missed that deer because I didn't have a powerful enough rifle". The trick...

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I'd say Selleck or Elliot. I think the roll would require someone that like John Wayne, could give that big, physicaly imposing image. I'd want to see Rooster have to stand there, chin on his chest looking down at "little sister" with her giving it back to him at every turn. Rooster being ...

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The Williams sights are good one's in my opinion. I use it both with and witout the apendig, like a ghost ring for hunting on my Marlin 1894. Skinner sights are good ones too. Quite a few variations to pick from.

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I hope you like it here. I'm not a heavy poster, just don't have a lot to say I guess, but there is a lot of good info and experienced people here.

greyowl

That is a great deal on a rifle.The comment was made that you don't hear much from the gun magazines about the 7mm-08, but everyone that has one likes it a lot. Reminds me of our lever cartridge, the 35 rem. Nothing special on paper but you can't find much fault with it in field use. In fact if you ...

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Test the 44 mag out of a rifle. I'd like to see how it matches up with the 30-30 and 35 rem.

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K-bar sheath knife and a stout walking stick. The knife is bigger than needed really, but it's stong and can be used hard with no concern about damaging it. The stick is mostly for my bum knees. This place just isn't wild enough to be concerned about what lives here and I refuse to worry about what ...

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Marlin 336CB, 38-55.

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The 30-30 as would be expected. And while there are many that are not, I think of straight walled, rimmed cases with flat and round nosed bullets. How old or new is less of an issue to me. The likes of the 444 Marlin and 44 mag to me are "classic" style rounds, and close kin to the 45-70 a...

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Mr. Miller, tell us how you really feel, don't hold back. :D I can see your point on quality in many products, or the lessening of it. I agree, all rifles should come with a good set of iron sights. Even if most people use a scope, it should be a choice, not a necesity. I always liked shooting the o...

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I don't have a Winchester with any special mod's. I did see one not long ago in a gun shop that had a scout scope set up on it. It had a leupold scope, not sure of the model. It had a ghost ring on the back of the receiver also. With the compact, low set scope it looked OK. I see Marlins set up like...

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The best to Paco for good health. And strength for those close to him.

greyowl

Very nice. I like receiver sights on my 44mag lever guns too. Good setup you have there.

greyowl

I have a Marlin 1894 in 44 mag. I've had it since 1979, so I have it figured out fairly well. It is a good choice for short range deer work. Compact and light, just over 6 lbs. I think the new ones run about 6 1/2 lbs. I have found the 44 mag to work very well at 150 yds. and under on deer. The Winc...

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If she likes lever rifles, a Winchester or Marlin in 30-30 would be a good choice. The Win. are a little lighter, but Marlins can be bought new and have a good service department. If these are a bit to big and hard to handle yet, a short term stop gap could be a New England Firearms single shot hand...

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Savage model 3B, single shot. My Dad's first rifle, bought in 1939 when he was 10. 26" barrel and the the most accurate rifle with open sights out to about 80 yards I've ever used in any caliber. It's still a head shot rifle for small game for as far out as your eyes will allow. Who knows how m...

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Maybe it looked like it would cut into interest in the 32 spl.? Since the 32 was very popular in mid-century, when Marlin added the 35 to it's lineup. Just a thought.

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The model 64 Winchester. It's lines just appeal to me. The new Marlin 336MX, 308 and 338 I like the look of also. The model 94 Legacy is a good looking rifle too. It seems I like the long, sleek lever rifle look.

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A lot has to do with what you already have for rifles and what you hunt and where. Many talk of "what if's". For example, I live in northern New England, don't travel to far away places to hunt. I like the north woods so if I did travel it would be to other places like this. So a rifle/car...

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I think the Marlin 336MX in 338 Marlin is going to be a terrific woods cartridge/rifle combo. It'll have the ability to reach out, but it will shine at 200 yards and in. Enough diameter to make a good sized wound channel, enough weight to penitrate deep, enough velocity to be flat shooting through s...

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For me, I consider point blank range to be the max distance for a specific round. I think a pbr +/- of 6" for deer hunting. That's my starting point, then can I, with that rifle hit the target consistantly. At what ever distance that is out to the pbr of 6" is my max. For me with my 336, t...

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My choice would be Marlin. I would consider an extra rifle since cost doesn't seem like an issue. A starter rifle. Either track down a youth model or have one cut down, stock and barrel. The LOP and over all weight out front can make good and comfortable shooting tough on a youngster. You don't want...

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It would be good if a history class could be taught that did not have violent content, but it would not be real history. History is reporting what happened, and as best as can be determined, why it happened. It can also be a guide as to how to keep something from happening again if it was bad and we...

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I'm just full of Q's today. Anyone used one of these yet? Also does anyone know if a scout scope mount is available for it? I'm a Marlin man pretty much, but interested in a rifle that can be easily loaded direct into the chamber. 94's in good shape are getting pricey, thought the M-berg might be an...

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How much change in recoil do you get from barrel porting? I'm thinking of the Marlin guide type guns that had it. 45-70, 450,444. I realize it could vary a little between calibers, but in general. Is there a % or specific amount of foot lbs. that should be expected in these rifles with the factory p...

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It is the 10 gauge. That's federal law. 1920's I think, but I'd need to look it up to be sure.

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I enjoyed the movie also. I like the feel of real people, faults and all. Not the put on type "characters" that are either perfect or horrible. Reminded me of the movie Tom Horn, with Steve McQueen, from about 100 years ago it seems .

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The 30-30 cartridge. I have become a big fan of the LE ammo in 30-30. It shoots very well from my 336 Marlin. The most accurate cartridge/ rifle combo I have had in a lever gun.

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25 rimfire. Well I don't shoot it anymore, only one round left, so we're saving it. The rifle is a Stevens single shot, belonged to my Greatgrandfather. My Dad had several box's of ammo left when we cleaned the gun up several years ago, but only one cartridge left now.

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38-55, Marlin 336 CB. Very good condition. Williams receiver sight on it. $525. I hummed and hawed for three weeks last winter, then finally got serious, went to the shop, you guessed it, GONE. That straight grip and 24" barrel felt good. I'm currently making the same mistake probably on a 450 ...

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