What am I doing wrong with my Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70 shooting off the bench?

[MCMXI]

X-rap,
I know that Jim at www.longhunt.com has safety replacement "screws" for 1894 models. I don't know if he has them for the 1895 as well or if the 1894 screw would fit the 1895. Some of the parts are the same. For instance, I just ordered three Wild West one-piece extractors (bear proof), two for the '95s and one for the '94 and those are all the same. The triggers are the same in both models too.

flashhole, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[J. Jay]

Loop up! Oh, try a ching sling, they work wonders with gun with lots of muzzle flip.

 

[kragluver]

When shooting any two-part stock rifles off a rest, move the rest up under the receiver. I think you'll find that this will improve the groups considerably. Also, when shooting a heavy recoiling rifle (like a hot load in the .45-70), don't use a rest, but use a "normal" hold with your elbow resting on the bench. I think you'll find your accuracy is still quite good. I learned this little trick reading Paul Matthews book 40 Years with the .45-70.

 

[flashhole]

I agree with the first part of kragluver's post. My Ruger #1 is more accurate when I bring a bag up near the receiver. As for the 45-70, shooting it with your elbow resting on the bench will give you a raw bruised elbow. Yes, that's the voice of experience.

 

[Auburn1992]

So what exactly is a crossbar?

 

[Gator]

Crossbar = cross bolt safety. It took me a while to figure out what they were talking about too.

P.S. I have Clyde Ludwig's safety replacement kits in my GG and 1894 and am very happy with them. There is also a UPer deer that is very happy I didn't put the kit in as soon as I got the gun.

 

[X-Rap]

Ludwig is the guy that is selling them for around 14 bucks isn't he?
Sorry to hear about the one that got away but its good to know I'm not the only one.

 

[moooose102]

mine has the crossbar safety. i intentionally do not use it. i have in the past, went to fire the gun, and the dang thing just goes "click"!. so i slip one into the chamber, and put it on 1/2 cock, LIKE EVERY OTHER LEVER GUN I OWN. it works quite well, and there is no safety issues. i will always keep the crossbolt safety for one reason, UNLOADING. it is a nice feature to use for this purpose. other than this purpose, it is there only because the lawyers want it there.

 

[Asherdan]

The only time I use that dang cross bolt is on the range occasionally. I have my brother drop by the bench and set the safety on or off then I set up a shot and pull the trigger without looking. Flinch training. Otherwise, it's o-ringed on fire.