Marlin 1895SBL

[massmanute]

I just won a Marlin 1895SBL on Gunbroker. It should arrive at my FFL in a few days.

[Archer]

Well bought might be a better term than 'won' since it is no doubt costing you money.
(The one I won cost me about $400 in basic optics and good mounts plus ammo since it was in a caliber I didn't have prior to that. The last firearm auction I won probably ran me about $700 but it's been over a decade since I bought a firearm through an auction.)

I like the look, like the large loop that's practical instead of stupid hula hoop oversized.
Might prefer a 20" barrel.
Be sure to check it out with a fine toothed comb.

[massmanute]

Yes, "bought" is a better term, especially since it was actually a "buy it now" listing.

By the way, I noticed that the 300 grain low recoil 45-70 load that Buffalo Bore sells has a trajectory almost identical to the 180 grain Buffalo Bore in .357 magnum, within a small fraction of an inch out to 200 yards, and quite close at even longer ranges. (I base this on calculations performed using the online ballistics calculator at Handloads.com.)

[massmanute]

Any suggestions for a nice sling, especially one that isn't too expensive?

[Archer]

I haven't slung any of my lever guns.
I think we've had a sling discussion or two on either the 92 board or maybe in the Topic Bucket board where some of the other guys have commented.