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I'm thinking of buying one of these. It fires 45/70 Government.

Tell me your thoughts on it if you have any firsthand experiences with one.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Images/photo_1895xlr.jpg

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/xlr/1895XLR.asp

Very pretty rifle and I need a 45/70. (Wife would argue need vs. want... lol) I think I can get one locally for about $690.00 plus tax.

Blorp

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Originally Posted by Blorp (Post 1569023)

Do it $690 is a good price! I know about the "need vs want" thing! 45/70 is a good cartridge for reloading, pretty simple for a rifle cartridge.

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WAS looking at it today , but it was also 800 here , but i did buy me a new ruger ps 95 for 350.00

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Originally Posted by SLV>GLD (Post 1569089)

Why not a 44mag?

Interesting thread:

http://shootersforum.com/showthread....stpost&t=21622

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I have one of these short Marlins in .444, great rifle in the oak scrub I hunt in.
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The only problem, if you consider it a problem, is the long barreled big bore marlins kick like a mule on speed.

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this is the one i would like in .357/.38

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I just picked up a Marlin 336 with a weaver scope for $200...

Didn't need it but a rifle is a rifle...:biggrin:

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I have had two of the Marlin 45-70s. They are SWEET. Get it, you will be pleased. I had the blue steel 1895, and then when they came out with the stainless 1895GS I had to have it. Then I needed some quick cash to purchase some Gold Eagles, so I sold several guns. I regret that, because I miss my 45-70. I will be purchasing another 1895GS real soon.

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45-70 in a Marlin is classic! The 45-70 is one bad assed round.....not a long shooter...but kill anything in Notrh America out to 150....200 yards.

I like it better for deer than the 30-30.

Unbeatable brush and under 100 yards gun. Great Deer, Bear, Hog killing tool.

Remember - if you want to get into reloading a little....WOW you can turn it into a super powerful rifle....the Marlin can take it....but the factory loads are designed for much older and weaker guns and I think a maximum of 25,000 PSI for the old trapdoor springfields.

Take advantage of the handloads and it nearly doubles the energy over a factory load.....puts it up at nearly 3000 ft-lbs and is chucking a 400 grain slug down range at 1800 fps.....this is like a super hot 12 ga 1 oz slug.....but better long range ballistics.

Zeroed at 200 yards it has a mid-range-trajectory of 13" high.....a bit too much....so zero it for 100 - 125 yards and live with some drop further out...just hold over on the long shots.

Modern loads in the 45-70 is one bad boy from deer up through grizzly bear out to 150 ish yards.

I have an original 45-70 springfield....and have told myself I would one day own a stainless, laminate Marlin.....your gun.....I'd have to buy it right away if i were you.....

A true classic.

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Originally Posted by ruprick (Post 1569393)

Hog and deer hunting in 150 yards or less here. Usually less, much less.

Ya'll are making me spend money again. lol

looks like I'm headed to the store tomorrow. :10_1_20:

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The Marlin 45/70 is definately a zombie killer. Get it. I've really been looking at them hard lately but I have one other gun to get before the 45/70.