Dan 177 Posted January 7, 2012 Just pulled the trigger and placed the order. I'm not into the whole cowboy style scene, but I've always wanted a big bore lever action. This baby screamed at me and I couldn't resist. For me its the perfect combination of bling, boom, class, utility, and just a hint of tacticool with that rail. I plan on hand loading the .45-70 ammo she consumes. I hear you can get some real performance out of it for use in modern firearms. http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/bigbore/1895SBL.asp 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 7, 2012 Wow!!!!! I want this in 357! I want to shoot it, but the ammo costs would mean giving you 2 bucks a shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 7, 2012 Dan, you'll find that this is a great example of Newton's third law....for every action there is an equal and opposite etc, etc , etc. I've shot Hornady Leverevolution out of my 1874 Sharps, that weighs upwards of 10 pounds and the recoil is significant and the Hornady stuff is loaded to 28K psi - mild for a modern .45-70. Neat gun, but I'd get on good terms with your orthopedist if you intend to hot rod the round to the rifles capability. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted January 7, 2012 Very nice, I love lever action rifles and while there are other good manufacturers you just can't go wrong with a Marlin.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,133 Posted January 7, 2012 Wow!!!!! I want this in 357! I want to shoot it, but the ammo costs would mean giving you 2 bucks a shot. I have this in .357mag It doesn't like light .38spl worth a damn. Huge groups! But feed it full load .357mags and it's dead-on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 177 Posted January 7, 2012 Can't wait for it to come! Ordered some brass and 300gr cast rnfp bullets. Planning on a manageable cowboy load using varget for now. I'll start with that as it doesn't take much to punch holes in paper. Eventually I'll load up a few bear loads just for the experience , and to practice for hog hunting that I've been thinking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted January 7, 2012 Very nice rifle. Wait until you try some handloaded 350 gr. Horn. FP's or RN's @ 2100fps. (A realistic handload with velocity numbers attainable with the standard 22" bbl.) They are attention-getters. Medium burn-rate powders are the rule here; IMR's 3031, 4895, 4064, and H4198, H335, Varget & H4895. I agree with Bob; be prepared. There are some good light .45-70 lead loads to be found on the MarlinOwners forum if you search around for them. "Light" is defined by loads in the 1,000 - 1,300 fps range with fast-burning pistol powders pushing hard-cast lead slugs, sometimes with a gas-check at the base. This cartridge is very versatile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 7, 2012 I have this in .357mag It doesn't like light .38spl worth a damn. Huge groups! But feed it full load .357mags and it's dead-on Can I be your friend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted January 8, 2012 I reload for all three levels in 45/70. For light loads I use trail boss in a trapdoor and fallingblock. Mild and oh my friggin God loads with imr4198. The heaviest in an Encore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 177 Posted January 18, 2012 She arrived last week. What a sweet looking gun. Hoping to shoot her this weekend. Loaded up 20 rounds of 45gr H4198 behind 300gr cast RNFP's. Its in the middle between trapdoor and modern 1895 lever action loads. Should be a good starting load as load data indicates 50-55gr of powder possible. I had a problem with the Hornaday resizing die. Seems to have some longitudinal scorning that is scratching my brass. Just sent it off to Hornaday for some warranty care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted January 18, 2012 Very nice LA ya got there Dan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 18, 2012 wonder what a reflex sight would look like? She's a lovely little honey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jermz1987 243 Posted January 18, 2012 Dude I am jealous! That thing is a beauty. I have the 1894c in 357 magnum and love it. I wouldnt mind getting one in 45-70. All you need now is one of those Derringers in 45-70 and your good. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 177 Posted January 18, 2012 Lol thats one crazy azz Derringer. Thanks for the comments guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 18, 2012 Did anyone else notice he closed the action aiming at his face? Winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted January 18, 2012 .45-70 Derringer, ha! Now this is a .45-70 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
