|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,290
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,290 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,001
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,001 |
Looks nice, let us know how it shoots.
Keep moving forward!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,747
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,747 |
Looks nice! I have owned several of the Remlins and I liked them all, fit and finish was very good indeed....Good luck....Hb
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,107
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,107 |
I have a stainless JM guide gun but have always wanted the full-size one like that as well as a cowboy. Im a 45/70 whore I guess
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,883
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,883 |
Congats on a great rifle. I have been using a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 since the early 90's and they are very popular here in Alaska. If I was limited to one lever action rifle it would be the Marlin 45-70 as it can be loaded to suit most situations, I only run heavy Alaska Bullet Works bullets in mine. Lots of bears like the same moose and salmon I like. But, ii I was state side I would try to find a bunch of the discontinued 300 grain Noslers.
Marlin hit a home run with that model in that 45-70 round. Now take a hard look at the Skinner peep sight set up that is milled for Talley/Warne medium height scope rings. One can scope if desired and quickly remove scope and toss in a pack and hunt with peep sight.
My preferred range set up is a good set of shooting sticks. You will quickly find out why if you fire heavy loads from the bench. Shoot the heck out of it Pard!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,474
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,474 |
Congrats on the new rifle. I think you will like it. Mine seems like it wants to shoot so I just have to refine the loads. Unlike many 45-70 owners, I don't need it to be a 458 so lower powered loads are it for me! In fact I never plan to use it to launch anything but pure lead projies. Probably RCBS 300, 325, Lee 340 and RD's 350s.
Last edited by LouisB; 06/26/20.
Some spelling errors can be corrected by a vowel movement. ~ MOLON LABE ~
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,107
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,107 |
Congrats on the new rifle. I think you will like it. Mine seems like it wants to shoot so I just have to refine the loads. Unlike many I don't need ti to be a 458 so lower powered loads are it for me! same here I load 405 hard cast at about 1300 and it does all I need
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 10,312
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 10,312 |
I have one in a lighter model, Remlin. It’s fit and quality is similar to the JM 35 Rem I have.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 21
New Member
|
New Member
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 21 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 73
Campfire Greenhorn
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 73 |
Looks good. I have a GBL.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 1,314
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 1,314 |
Lots of complaints persist on the new (Remington) 1895 guns. But of all the newer guns that I have seen, the quality issues seem to have been resolved. Likewise for the 1894. Lots of bad reports from guys who bought guns from suppliers who still had the poorer made transition guns. The new stuff is much better received as evidence by yours.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 14,027
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 14,027 |
i cashed out on all the JM's i had and even went 6 months without a 45-70 in my cabinet for the first time in 55 or so years. was having health problems and was not sure i could shoot the 45-70 enough to keep one. i had a remlin gbl in the bunch that i had taken in on trade. it shot like a house afire with 405's commonly going into a clover leaf at 100. sold it to my neighbor and started immediately having withdrawals.after 6 months or so i whined and sniveled so much the neighbor sold it back. point is that remlin shoots better then any of the 10 or so JM's i have had. thinking about replacing the plywood stock with walnut and engraving it. have it put in the box with me when the time comes. oh yeah , it also loves the combined tec Nosler 300g silver tips i wouldn't hesitate a second on a new 1895, after doing a good inspection of it.
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,290
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,290 |
I fitted a Ranger Point Precision loadng gate spring to my new 45/70 today. I don't need to worry about loosing part of my finger when loading the magazine now. Also fitted a Leupold VX-1 2-7x33 just to top things off.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,220
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,220 |
My nephew ended up with mine when I scored an 1886 Winchester. Just picked up another 444 NIB, thinking of making a Dark Series out of it. Local shop had it and traded a Fur Machine and a little cash for it. After buyinh the sites, lever and barrel work I'll have what it would cost for a standard 444 would cost. Was quoted $70 to chop, re-crown and install supplied Skinner sites and larger loop. What are your thoughts?
I don't want a pickle, I just wanna ride my motorcycle
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 2,041
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 2,041 |
Last edited by Hesp; 09/16/20.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 36,823
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 36,823 |
1895 Cowboy 45-70, slicked up with action job, aftermarket checkering, Wild West trigger.. This one has 26" barrel with Ballard rifling, good with cast bullets. DF
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,943
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,943 |
I love that rifle. Who did the custom work for you. Very nice.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442 |
Nice checkering. Well maintained beauty.
Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.
Pronoun: Yes, SIR !
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442 |
I have a stainless JM guide gun but have always wanted the full-size one like that as well as a cowboy. Im a 45/70 whore I guess
Not yet. More acquisitions required. Consider yourself a 45-70 tramp, tho.
Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.
Pronoun: Yes, SIR !
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442 |
Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.
Pronoun: Yes, SIR !
|
|
|
717 members (11point, 12344mag, 10gaugemag, 10Glocks, 160user, 117LBS, 92 invisible),
2,739
guests, and
1,306
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,187,695
Posts18,399,872
Members73,820
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|