A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
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A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
I'd tip-toed in the 'Winchester' waters via a couple Rossi 92's, but never owned a Winchester.
It's a .375 Winchester Big Bore. Ka-Thump it goes, and right on target. We had to fix the wood-splitter, move a bunch of downed tree limbs, and other odds-and-ends chores, we only had time to mount the Williams FP-375, then a quick two shots at the 12" gong from 75 yards standing. Both of us hit the gong, so a little fine-tuning, and we're good to go. Definitely a 'reload' cartridge though; that one box of 20 factory loads was $49...!
It's strange how the 'guts' come out of the bottom when you work the lever, in contrast to the Marlin, and I'm still thinking I like the Marlin 1894 better than the Winchester 1892, and the Marlin 336 better than the Winchester 1894, BUT I know that in both instances, the Winchester is felt to be the stronger one. Seems like after all these years owning firearms, and not having a Winchester 94, that I am somehow righting a wrong, nonetheless...
It's a .375 Winchester Big Bore. Ka-Thump it goes, and right on target. We had to fix the wood-splitter, move a bunch of downed tree limbs, and other odds-and-ends chores, we only had time to mount the Williams FP-375, then a quick two shots at the 12" gong from 75 yards standing. Both of us hit the gong, so a little fine-tuning, and we're good to go. Definitely a 'reload' cartridge though; that one box of 20 factory loads was $49...!
It's strange how the 'guts' come out of the bottom when you work the lever, in contrast to the Marlin, and I'm still thinking I like the Marlin 1894 better than the Winchester 1892, and the Marlin 336 better than the Winchester 1894, BUT I know that in both instances, the Winchester is felt to be the stronger one. Seems like after all these years owning firearms, and not having a Winchester 94, that I am somehow righting a wrong, nonetheless...
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A Winchester 94 is a "thing" unto itself. Unlike any other firearm, except maybe some "odd" bolt actions that seem ungainly or ackward after my Remington 700. Regardless of whether you like the rifle or not... you'll like the cartridge.
Congrats... looks nice!
Congrats... looks nice!
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Oh don't get me wrong - I really LIKE the rifle (and the cartridge), even though I'll probably always be a 'Marlin Guy' deep down.Griff wrote:Regardless of whether you like the rifle or not... you'll like the cartridge.
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
welcome young jedi.AJMD429 wrote: Seems like after all these years owning firearms, and not having a Winchester 94, that I am somehow righting a wrong, nonetheless...
careful what you wish for, you might just get it.
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
I got my .375 BB @ a year ago. Love that rifle!
Want some big fun? Load some .375 RB and a few grains of Unique.
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Want some big fun? Load some .375 RB and a few grains of Unique.
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
'Ya got that backwards, Doc. Marlin IS the "Dark Side".
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I'm sure you've seen the e-mail before (it has been around many times) - on why guns are better than women. Don't actually agree with that (guess I am still fairly young ), but one thing is true - your Marlins will never get jealous of your new Winchester, and your Winchester won't care that you still love your Rossi. The "harem" all plays well together!
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That's a big 10-4.Griff wrote:A Winchester 94 is a "thing" unto itself. Unlike any other firearm, except maybe some "odd" bolt actions that seem ungainly or ackward after my Remington 700. Regardless of whether you like the rifle or not... you'll like the cartridge.
Congrats... looks nice!
I'm with ya, Mike. Even though I do own a Marlin lever.Mike D. wrote:'Ya got that backwards, Doc. Marlin IS the "Dark Side".
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Nice Winchester!
I'm kinda' going through the same thing, except I brought a Marlin into my Winchester collection!
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I'm kinda' going through the same thing, except I brought a Marlin into my Winchester collection!
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
U Guys just gave Me an Idea of what to do with that 3rd new Safe.- Put all My Marlins in it cause My Winchesters won't Fit. THX It has yet to have a Gun in it.
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
That is a beautiful rifle there. Congrats!
Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
Yeah, I succumbed to the Dark Side, too, and bought a 1950 336A .35 Remington.
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
My Winchester 94 BB in 375 Win. turned out to be just one more of those STUPID mistakes that I made a long time ago...like an idiot I got rid of it , now I am wishing I had it back, not that I need that round to round out my collection, but just because I wish I had it back
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You are in the big leagues now! Read Paco's article on the 375 Winchester in the Big Bore. Some fun now.
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Yep. That article was one of the factors in my decision, in addition to coming upon a really good deal on one just because it has a small stock scratch, a spot of tarnish (not rust) on the 'falling out guts' thing-a-ma-jigger, and someone defaced it horribly by putting on a magazine-mounted sling swivel stud. Since I'd of had the stock scratched the first day (probably while mounting the sling swivel stud), the only 'issue' was the tarnish spot, and I'm sure I'd have done that sooner or later somehow.Old Savage wrote:You are in the big leagues now! Read Paco's article on the 375 Winchester in the Big Bore. Some fun now.
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That's very "Nice"!
Winchesters are like potato chips---once you have one(you need more)
Great gun in a fantastic cartridge.
Congrats Doc!
Winchesters are like potato chips---once you have one(you need more)
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Congrats Doc!
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Nice one
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Mike D is right!
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
Best to have a couple of each
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
Really nice looking rifle. Yours is set up the same as mine, Williams receiver sight and front sight hood still in place. It is my absolute favorite lever rifle that I own.
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When you start reloading for that beast (especially with Paco's loads), you are going to want a better recoil pad.....
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Got that exact rifle and nuther one just like it in 356 and quite a few other std 94's . AND I LIKE ANY ONE OF MY MARLINS BETTER. They fit better ,shoot better , look a whole bunch better . They just have class and when in hand you know they will do the job if you do yours . Also it is real nice to pick up a winchester and then handle any marlin , the marlin will bring a smile to my face .
thats why they make fords and chevrolets
thats why they make fords and chevrolets
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Nah, just hold on!Wayne Miller wrote:When you start reloading for that beast (especially with Paco's loads), you are going to want a better recoil pad.....
Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
Beautiful Big Bore you have there.
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Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
I've been in the process of de-MarlinIzing, and getting Winchesters....I'll keep the 1895CB and GS, though.
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???????? - as they say, different strokes for different folks i guess. My issues with Marlin Jam on my 1894 almost caused me to give up on the brand altogether --- then a similar thing happened to another hunter with his 336 in his blind a couple years ago while trying to make a follow up shot --- ultimately he recovered the animal and the first shot was clean thankfully. Looks be darned, you still have to be able to make the shotgimdandy wrote:Got that exact rifle and nuther one just like it in 356 and quite a few other std 94's . AND I LIKE ANY ONE OF MY MARLINS BETTER. They fit better ,shoot better , look a whole bunch better . They just have class and when in hand you know they will do the job if you do yours . Also it is real nice to pick up a winchester and then handle any marlin , the marlin will bring a smile to my face .
thats why they make fords and chevrolets
i have had no problems with my 1895GS and i love it as a hunting tool, but to say the short, fat little rifle handles or looks better than a Winny 1886 or 94 is blasphemous .
But as you said "thats why they make fords and chevrolets" , or "Tastes great! Less filling!" or any number of other fitting analogies.
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The winchester Bigbores are every bit well made, sometimes better, than the pre-64 94's. Mine is a pre-angle eject .375. Might be the last gun standing in my small collection if times get any worse.
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tman wrote:The winchester Bigbores are every bit well made, sometimes better, than the pre-64 94's. Mine is a pre-angle eject .375. Might be the last gun standing in my small collection if times get any worse.
I can't say that my top eject 375 BB is better than the pre '64s but the wood and metal finish is really outstanding and although it might not be my last long gun to go, it would definitely be my last lever to go.
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Congrats Andrew! There is something special about the Big Bores.....feels like the standard 94 but with a slightly more modern and powerful twist. I like the Winchesters over the Marlins for their Chrome Moly barrels....tough, strong and long wearing. I like em both though, and see no reason for discrimination!
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God Bless ya TX Pete...will stick your name in on this thread as we know you wouldn't have missed out on it.
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I really like the way that many of the Big Bore 94s are so well finished. Standard Model 94s of the same era do not usually exhibit the same level of fit and especially metal finish. They're lovely!
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The thought is appreciated - we should all remember to enjoy our lives as if our departed friends and loved-ones could see it through our eyes along with us.C. Cash wrote:God Bless ya TX Pete...will stick your name in on this thread as we know you wouldn't have missed out on it.
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Now that you've gone to the dark side you need to forget the password and secret handshake!
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