Anyone here into firearms?

VABAM · 12-08-2020, 07:02 PM

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Assault Rifle of the 1800's.

If you live in one of the restricted/commie states it’s not a bad option as a good self defense rifle.

Looking to get another. I have a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 but I’m looking to get one in a smaller caliber like .357 Mag. I was looking to get another Marlin but Henry just released almost all their lever actions with side loading gates. They still can be loaded via the tube which give you the best of both worlds which has attracted my attention.

Rusty · 12-08-2020, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

If you live in one of the restricted/commie states it’s not a bad option as a good self defense rifle.

Looking to get another. I have a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 but I’m looking to get one in a smaller caliber like .357 Mag. I was looking to get another Marlin but Henry just released almost all their lever actions with side loading gates. They still can be loaded via the tube which give you the best of both worlds which has attracted my attention.

I was thinking of a 44mag with a red dot.

VABAM · 12-08-2020, 08:08 PM

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I was thinking of a 44mag with a red dot.

If I didn’t have a 45-70 already I’d be leaning more towards to .44 Mag. Can do a lot with .357 out of a rifle and you can drop down to 38 special for low recoil plinking.

One of the reasons I’m leaning towards Marlin is due to the red dot mount MI has for their fore end. It puts a red dot very close to the bore so you can lower 1/3 co-witness the open sights and, but more importantly, not have a ridiculously cheekwell when using the red dot.

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Rusty · 12-08-2020, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

If I didn’t have a 45-70 already I’d be leaning more towards to .44 Mag. Can do a lot with .357 out of a rifle and you can drop down to 38 special for low recoil plinking.

One of the reasons I’m leaning towards Marlin is due to the red dot mount MI has for their fore end. It puts a red dot very close to the bore so you can lower 1/3 co-witness the open sights and, but more importantly, not have a ridiculously cheekwell when using the red dot.

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That might be the AR of 2030.

VABAM · 12-08-2020, 08:23 PM

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That might be the AR of 2030.

I hope not.

jwick · 12-08-2020, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

If I didn’t have a 45-70 already I’d be leaning more towards to .44 Mag. Can do a lot with .357 out of a rifle and you can drop down to 38 special for low recoil plinking.

One of the reasons I’m leaning towards Marlin is due to the red dot mount MI has for their fore end. It puts a red dot very close to the bore so you can lower 1/3 co-witness the open sights and, but more importantly, not have a ridiculously cheekwell when using the red dot.

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That’s just beautiful

VABAM · 12-08-2020, 08:51 PM

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That’s just beautiful

I’m not one to tacticool old school firearms but I like the M-Lok handguard and red dot mount MI makes for Marlin lever actions. Definitely gives Marlin lever actions more flexibility. Also the hand guard can be used to mount a light and/or a Hoptic Quiver or Longbow.

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Rusty · 12-08-2020, 09:00 PM

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I’m not one to tacticool old school firearms but I like the M-Lok handguard and red dot mount MI makes for Marlin lever actions. Definitely gives Marlin lever actions more flexibility. Also the hand guard can be used to mount a light and/or a Hoptic Quiver or Longbow.

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Need a speed loader.

VABAM · 12-08-2020, 09:15 PM

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Need a speed loader.

For what?

Ghostvette · 12-09-2020, 08:12 AM

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If I didn’t have a 45-70 already I’d be leaning more towards to .44 Mag. Can do a lot with .357 out of a rifle and you can drop down to 38 special for low recoil plinking.

One of the reasons I’m leaning towards Marlin is due to the red dot mount MI has for their fore end. It puts a red dot very close to the bore so you can lower 1/3 co-witness the open sights and, but more importantly, not have a ridiculously cheekwell when using the red dot.

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I like the idea of a lever gun in 357 and that setup looks pretty nice.