How close can a Marlin 1895 be loaded compared to a Ruger #1?
06-19-2006, 10:12 AM
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RE: How close can a Marlin 1895 be loaded compared to a Ruger #1?
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Also, I've been thinking about getting a Marlin 45-70 as a woods rifle for all species, deer, and everything else I ever get to hunt. This would be a mostly close range gun but some shots may reach a little bit past 100 yards. Is there any reason to get the longer barrel version instead of the guide gun with the short barrel? I really like the compactness and light weight but how much trajectory and velocity will I lose and how much recoil and muzzle blast would I gain? Everyone I know thinks a 45-70 is WAY too much for a 14 year old, but for my 15th burthday my dad said we could split the cost 50-50 if I really want it. Thanks for any replies and help!
Also, I've been thinking about getting a Marlin 45-70 as a woods rifle for all species, deer, and everything else I ever get to hunt. This would be a mostly close range gun but some shots may reach a little bit past 100 yards. Is there any reason to get the longer barrel version instead of the guide gun with the short barrel? I really like the compactness and light weight but how much trajectory and velocity will I lose and how much recoil and muzzle blast would I gain? Everyone I know thinks a 45-70 is WAY too much for a 14 year old, but for my 15th burthday my dad said we could split the cost 50-50 if I really want it. Thanks for any replies and help!
Comparing the Marlin to the No.1, if you are determined to use the HOTTEST load you can cook up in both, the No. 1 will beat the Marlin by about 200 FPS if you use 400-grain bullets in both. I have a load for my Ruger that gives 2270 FPS at 10' from the muzzle using the Barnes 400-grain semi-spitzer. This load carries over 4000 FT/LB of energy at the muzzle and also hit me with 57 FT/LB of recoil. It ain't no fun zeroing this load in! But I would only use it for big bears at close ranges!!
06-19-2006, 01:59 PM
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RE: How close can a Marlin 1895 be loaded compared to a Ruger #1?
I have no real use for maximum loads in the 45-70, but 200 FPS is a lot, especially when it's a considerable percent of gain. The Ruger #1 isn't something I feel would be as effective in the brush, I know that having just 1 shot will haveyou think about your shot a little bit more, but in thewoods I might need more than 1 shot. I guess it's between the Marlin Guide Gun or just the normal one withthe 22" barrel.
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06-19-2006, 07:02 PM
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RE: How close can a Marlin 1895 be loaded compared to a Ruger #1?
And the Ruger is more expensive...but you can load it higher...but not as many shells...man this is hard deciding and I don't even have the money yet!
06-20-2006, 04:30 AM
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RE: How close can a Marlin 1895 be loaded compared to a Ruger #1?
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And the Ruger is more expensive...but you can load it higher...but not as many shells...man this is hard deciding and I don't even have the money yet!
And the Ruger is more expensive...but you can load it higher...but not as many shells...man this is hard deciding and I don't even have the money yet!
Then save up and get a Ruger. I'm sure you could get a good, used one for a lot lower price than MSRP! The one I bought was used, but it didn't look like it was used a lot.
(I have found that when hunting in thick forest, I rarely get more than one shot anyway. That's why these days I use a muzzleloader a lot, even during regular modern firearms seasons.)
06-20-2006, 06:45 AM
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RE: How close can a Marlin 1895 be loaded compared to a Ruger #1?
What kind of sights would you put on it? I'm thinking either a good peep or low powered scope. I'm thinking for real quick shots peep sights might be better but not as precise for long range. Any input?
