Marlin 1895SBL
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Re: Marlin 1895SBL
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.
(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.
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Re: Marlin 1895SBL
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.)
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.)
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Re: Marlin 1895SBL
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.
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.