anyone have marlin 1895 issues?

[Axis II]

well guys I think im going to just say screw it and buy it. I have wanted a 1895 for a long time and now being able to hunt with it makes it better.

Has anyone had issues with remlin 1895 45-70 rifles in the last few years? im pretty picky when it comes to accuracy and hunting and don't want something that's going to print 2ft groups at 100yards. some say they are better now and some say stay away.

any thoughts?

 

[bikemutt]

A good friend has one of the first SBL rifles, it's a gem, well made, and accurate. I've seen other specimens since that were questionable as far as fit and finish goes. The most recent production rifles I've handled at dealers seem to be very well made with no obvious lack of attention to detail. My personal Marlin 45/70 is a 2001 Guide Gun, if I had any doubts or concern about current production, that's what I'd buy. It's not as if they are particularly hard to find or sell at a premium.

 

[WestKentucky]

I would buy one if I were going after moose or elk. Not sure I would buy one over a 336 for whitetail, but different states have odd rules for straight walled rifles and deer hunting.

 

[MEHavey]

"...My personal Marlin 45/70 is a 2001 Guide Gun...."

+ MegaDittos.
See http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/45-70-govt/92182-1895gbl-vs-guide-gun-post1065588.html#post1065588

 

[Axis II]

I would buy one if I were going after moose or elk. Not sure I would buy one over a 336 for whitetail, but different states have odd rules for straight walled rifles and deer hunting.

only allowed strait walled rifle rounds in ohio otherwise 30-30 would be my choice.

 

[redbullitt]

Good choice for ohio I think. My rifle is a newer remlin model SBL model. The only things I changed were a coat of grey krylon and an XS ghost ring.

I would take mine! No issues here, but I passed on quite a few that I looked at. Check it out in person, and do not buy it sight unseen. A 300g gummy tip or 325 hornady will do very well on deer at 1600 or 1800 FPS. Recoil will be manageable, and still give room to tone it down if you need it, or turn it up if your shoulder is tougher than mine.

As far as accuracy, mine shoots as well as I need or expect! Fist sized groups at 100 yards are very with mine with iron sights. A scope would shrink that for sure. Cast 405g bullets sized .460 shoot very accurately as well at 1400 to 1500 fps. I doubt you would have any accuracy issues for hunting purposes.

 

[ilmonster]

I have an 1895 (22" version) that I bought in November last year and couldn't be happier with it. The issues from the early Remington Marlins seem to have been worked out - canted sights, poor wood to metal fit, not smooth cycling. Looks like they've gotten their machining centers and assembly cells dialed in.

Mine looks and works as good as my 2007 1894C. I have about 150 rounds through it and am very pleased with it. With a Vortex 2-8x32 scope and less than stellar trigger (can afflict any modern gun), I am getting 1" 50 yd groups and 1.5" - 2" 100 yard groups with my handloads. Now I'm wondering do I need a newly manufactured 336??

 

[Varminterror]

I'm probably an oddity, but owning and having owned multiple variants of each, if I could only have one of them, I'd much rather have a 45-70 than a 30-30. Given appropriate loads, the trajectory isn't so different between the two - but one does it with a 150grn pill, one does it with a 300. Meat damage isn't significantly different, but the 45-70 is a better anchor. The Gov't does use about twice as much powder and lead, but for in-field results, I don't complain. My 1895's get taken afield every winter to take game, my 30A's and 336's might only get out once every few years. The .30-30's just not an interesting cartridge for me.

 

[dh1633pm]

The Marlin line at the Ilion plant has been re-tooled. The rifles are pretty nice again. Took a while to sort it out when they moved the tooling from CT to NY. The disgruntled workers messed up some of the machines and the machines were as old as the hills to begin with. Can't say I blame them. I have an 1895G and wouldn't trade it for the world.

 

[cpt-t]

My Son and I have had 3 1895 COWBOY 26 inch barreled 45/70`s for many years now and they are all 3 ((( JM ))) models . And we think they shoot great, and they are all very accurate. We have never had a problem`s with any of them. We use them for about everything Pig and Deer Hunting, Cowboy Action Shoots, Walk around plinking rifles, and Target shooting at the range with old friends. I honestly can`t say any thing bad about them. We really like these rifles and that they all 3 came chambered in 45/70`s is just icing on the cake.
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[Sheepdog1968]

The one I purchased in 2011 was in really bad shape. I spent money out of pocket to get it fixed. Since then I've carefully looked at the new ones every chance I get. About two years ago and forward, Remington factory has been making good quality lever actions that shouldn't disappoint. I think you are safe if it is newly made.

 

[bikemutt]

I also have an 1894 Remlin .357 SS gun I bought because the price was right, and I planned on converting it to pistol grip. I can safely say Marlin/Remington should be embarrassed for sending that gun out the door. Everything was fixable so I'll just leave it a that, life is too short to hold a grudge over a few things my gunsmith was able to correct. I figure his labor and the parts were a reason for "the price was right".

 

[Varminterror]

This one keeps catching my eye each day - "anyone have Marlin 1895 issues?"

My only "issue" is needing more of them! I currently have 4, but "really need" at least 3 more of them... One of which would not be a .45-70, probably a 50.

 

[CraigC]

I'm probably an oddity, but owning and having owned multiple variants of each, if I could only have one of them, I'd much rather have a 45-70 than a 30-30. Given appropriate loads, the trajectory isn't so different between the two - but one does it with a 150grn pill, one does it with a 300. Meat damage isn't significantly different, but the 45-70 is a better anchor. The Gov't does use about twice as much powder and lead, but for in-field results, I don't complain. My 1895's get taken afield every winter to take game, my 30A's and 336's might only get out once every few years. The .30-30's just not an interesting cartridge for me.

The .30-30 is a great cartridge, particularly when cast bullets are involved. It would be a much more practical choice for the deer/hog hunter. The .45-70 is a great cartridge, else I wouldn't have bought one last week but it's a bit much for lighter game like whitetail.