kmrcstintn
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I have purchased a Marlin 1894 C in .357 mag originally as a recreational gun; now I am contemplating letting my dad use it for whitetail hunting this year; he is up in age and became unhappy with the recoil from his Remington 760 Gamemaster in .30-06; he allowed me to take it for my primary whitetail/bear rifle; now I want to return the favor; here's the scenario:
Marlin 1894 C in .357 mag; optimal shots taken within 50 yards; sighting system is dependent on him if he wants to change it out from the 'iron sight' setup (a Skinner peep sight on the receiver); Pennsylvaina whitetail; wooded area;
I am polling to get a 'feel' what would be a great whitetail load based upon my knowledge base (or lack thereof depending upon the responses I get);
please read poll, answer question, and post any feedback you have
thanks
Marlin 1894 C in .357 mag; optimal shots taken within 50 yards; sighting system is dependent on him if he wants to change it out from the 'iron sight' setup (a Skinner peep sight on the receiver); Pennsylvaina whitetail; wooded area;
I am polling to get a 'feel' what would be a great whitetail load based upon my knowledge base (or lack thereof depending upon the responses I get);
please read poll, answer question, and post any feedback you have
thanks