It’s in 45/70. Just shot 405 grain full loads through it. Kicks like a mule but what a blast!
Is it a Marlin?
It’s in 45/70. Just shot 405 grain full loads through it. Kicks like a mule but what a blast!
Yeah, it’s a marlin 1895 SBLIs it a Marlin?
It’s in 45/70. Just shot 405 grain full loads through it. Kicks like a mule but what a blast!
I have definitely seen that movie! I have been wanting a hoop gun in 45/70 for years. This one affords me the ability to drop just about any optic I'd like on the gun. As much as I like the cowboy action classics, I am used to the modern sights. (Red dot/ reflex type) This gives me the option to run whatever I'd like and still roll with a caliber I love.Have you seen the movie, Wind River? That movie made me really want this exact gun. Great choice!
I have definitely seen that movie! I have been wanting a hoop gun in 45/70 for years. This one affords me the ability to drop just about any optic I'd like on the gun. As much as I like the cowboy action classics, I am used to the modern sights. (Red dot/ reflex type) This gives me the option to run whatever I'd like and still roll with a caliber I love.
I’ve heard the horror stories but none of them have manifested themselves in this rifle. Sight are lined up, rounds/ casings extract when gun is on its side and the fit and finish are great. It also grouped well and had no issues with the heavy loads. I’ll put it through more paces soon but so far I’m not seeing the issues I’ve read about with other Marlins. Overall I’m really impressed with the quality of the rifle. Running a red dot now but I may end up switching the red dot to my work rifle as a back up sight and putting actual glass on the marlin. So many options!I totally agree with you. I love the mix of classic features with modern refinements. What is your impression of Marlin quality? Rumors of drops in quality is the only thing stopping me from getting that exact rifle.
Lifetime of awesome! Glad you were able to get that stuff and are able to put it to good use.Got myself a reloading press and some ammo. The press is the real star of the show, being that it's all steel and clearly handmade.
The powder measure and scale were from my grandpa, I managed to swipe them before his stuff went to auction after he passed.View attachment 941068 View attachment 941069 View attachment 941070 View attachment 941071
2 packs of 10 rounds each in 7.62x54r, and a RCBS #1 shell holder. Went in for the holder, and they had just cracked open another can of ammo. View attachment 949574
Nice. Looks very well made.Received a new holster for my Shield 45 today. I ordered it on eBay and it's made by Azula Gun Holsters in South Africa. I usually carry IWB but thought I would give OWB a try.View attachment 951349
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Received a new holster for my Shield 45 today. I ordered it on eBay and it's made by Azula Gun Holsters in South Africa. I usually carry IWB but thought I would give OWB a try.View attachment 951349
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Nice. Looks very well made.
I would love to carry OWB but nowadays shirts are shorter particularly the UA Tactical ones I like to wear (antimicrobial and wick sweat). If I reach, bend over to pick something up, or ride my motorcycle, the weapon shows. Pretty much hot all the time in my area. Heck people wear shorts throughout the winter.
Btw I live in an open carry state but no one openly carries. Different opinions on that but I'm not showing it unless I have to.
I paid $44.95 including shipping which I thought was a cheap way to see how I like carrying OWB. I checked and they don't have a model for your Sig 365 yet.What did you pay for it?