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Found one[used, 2016] for $600 OTD. 357/.38, 20" octagon barrel, that brass receiver and all. Super clean. Can't wait to pick it up and take it to the range. This is simply going to be a plinker. A fun gun. Mostly .38's.Picture's when I get it.
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Consider using lightly loaded 357. It might work better in the long run.
I prefer classic.
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I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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Agreed. Been learning some loading things as I go along here. Seems the .357 cases feed much easier than the .38 cases.
I can work with that.
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get some Trailboss....Universal.......Titegroup 4 grains of any of it...some cast boolits..plink away.... 1750 rds per pound Dardas Bullets is a great source.....use 'Marlin' in code discount for 10% off.... http://www.dardascastbullets.com/mm...ode=38125RNFPBB1000&Category_Code=38
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I'm thinking 5.0gr Unique under 158gr RNFP's in .357 cases ought to be fine. Find out soon enough. Bullets are Missouri Hi-Tek.
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I'm thinking 5.0gr Unique under 158gr RNFP's in .357 cases ought to be fine. Find out soon enough. Bullets are Missouri Hi-Tek. that will work I started using Universal when Unique disappeared from shelves
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Range work went well. The .38/158gr loads worked great. Fed liked I'd hoped, shot fine, ejected fine. 357's shot lights out. Factory[for now], American Eagle 158 JSP. No recoil at all. This rifle is such a pleasure to shoot. And accurate. If I have to adjust anything, I'll raise it, maybe an 1". Maybe. Should have bought one of these years ago. Now, I have my sights on a Marlin in .45 Colt. Or, another Henry.
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'01 Marlin 45 Colt......chopped to 16" throws a big ole hunk of lead...... ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/Zotc1kQ.jpg)
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Yes, I bet it do.Fine looking rifle you got there tikka.
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My daughter calls those swirls on the stock "birthmarks".
Sure is pretty. Nice piece of walnut.
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