Marlin 1894 in .357 ?????
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Preacherman
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If you do a search, you'll find lots of references (all highly complimentary!) to this little rifle. Those who own them seem to love them.
epijunkie67
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I love mine. It shoots like a dream and is really accurate. Whenever anybody brings up a lever action .357 in any forum I've ever read they universally love it. You can plink with it, hunt with it, use it for self defense, it's light weight, and you have a huge range of ammo that is a lot cheaper than regular rifle ammo.
What's not to love?
What's not to love?
odysseus
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Does the .44 mag offer any advantages?
Well, it adds weight an ammo expense. If you reload, 44 mag might be good, but otherwise, .357 is cheaper. .44 mag might be a better hunting round, but if you want that angle, the 30/30 rifle is cheaper I think. I don't reload right now so I am trying to decide what I will do with mine. I'll either sell it or break down and get a revolver to go with it. I hate selling my guns. 
Father Knows Best
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Roboshred said:
The Marlin 1894 is an excellent rifle. It is reliable and accurate, and with the right loads can put a lot of punch quite a long way downrange.
odysseus said:
Um, yeah. .44 mag > .357 mag. The .44 magnum in typical loadings carries almost double the energy of a typical .357 magnum load.
TexasRifleman
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Do they make a version with the pistol grip style of stock like on the 1895?
I like the 1895 but I don't have much need for a .45-70 in Texas...
I was thinking maybe the .44 Mag but I prefer the stock on the 1895.
I like the 1895 but I don't have much need for a .45-70 in Texas...
I was thinking maybe the .44 Mag but I prefer the stock on the 1895.
MCgunner
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I like the .357 in my Rossi Carbine and would like to get a Marlin in the same caliber. I don't really see the need in a .44 which I don't have dies or molds for and don't really care about getting into. I got the .357 because I have revolvers in the caliber, but it's really versatile, not saying .44 isn't. I can't knock the .44, just I have always liked the .357 and have lots of molds and a die set for it. I wanna get dies in .38/.357 for my Dillon progressive. I ain't using it's 9mm dies lately, almost as cheap to buy 'em at walmart.
I have USED my carbine to kill deer, but the main thing is it's a good knock about gun, versatile as heck. Just carry some light .38 loads and you can rabbit hunt with it, switch over to heavy .357 and hunt bigger game with a little sight adjustment. You can do the same with .44, equally as versatile if you reload the caliber. Neither gun is a cannon, but either will do in the woods.
I have USED my carbine to kill deer, but the main thing is it's a good knock about gun, versatile as heck. Just carry some light .38 loads and you can rabbit hunt with it, switch over to heavy .357 and hunt bigger game with a little sight adjustment. You can do the same with .44, equally as versatile if you reload the caliber. Neither gun is a cannon, but either will do in the woods.
I got one for Christmas a couple of years ago and found it to be both reliable and accurate. The only problem is that I let my wife shoot it and it seems that she has given up her .44 deerfield for it. It digests all my handloads in both 125 and 158 g. It much prefers the heaver load and I am now in the process of loading some 180 g. for it. It wil also shoot .38 special bullets reliably. It is a real fun gun to own and shoot. My wife's only complaint is that no deer walked in front of her this season. Believe me if one had it would have been in real trouble.
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Hobie
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I would go so far as to say that a HUNTER in the eastern US would need no other rifle. .38 wadcutters single loaded (and they must be single loaded ) are death on small game, 125 gr. .357s will do for home defense, and 158 gr. XTP-FP loaded to nearly 2000 fps will do for deer (as will the 180 gr. Rem SJHP or cast 160-180 gr. bullets).
) are death on small game, 125 gr. .357s will do for home defense, and 158 gr. XTP-FP loaded to nearly 2000 fps will do for deer (as will the 180 gr. Rem SJHP or cast 160-180 gr. bullets).BryanP
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Yes and yes.
I really like mine (in 357/38spc). It feeds well for both 38spc, and 357.
BTW, the picture that you show is a little different than what I have. Mine is an 18.5-inch barrel. The picture seems to be that of a "cowboy" version with longer barrel. However, their innard should be the same.
I think the cartridge is very flexible for short range (less than 150 yards). However, to take the advantage of its flexibility, you should try to reload.
Regarding accuracy, I think it depends on one's perception. I get around 1-2" group at 50 yards. It is good enough for my purpose (plinking tin cans at 50 yards.)
Good Luck,
-Pat
BTW, the picture that you show is a little different than what I have. Mine is an 18.5-inch barrel. The picture seems to be that of a "cowboy" version with longer barrel. However, their innard should be the same.
I think the cartridge is very flexible for short range (less than 150 yards). However, to take the advantage of its flexibility, you should try to reload.
Regarding accuracy, I think it depends on one's perception. I get around 1-2" group at 50 yards. It is good enough for my purpose (plinking tin cans at 50 yards.)
Good Luck,
-Pat
xtarheel
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I love mine. I keep it in my vehicle at the plant for coyotes. Shoots 125 hp's at a little over 2,000 fps. You can plink very cheaply ( I hand load for it). You can use it at an indoor range that is restricted to pistol caliber arms. Very reliable. Just hate the cross bolt safety.
About as close to an "all around rifle" as you will find
About as close to an "all around rifle" as you will find
Brian Williams
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I really like mine and wish I had a few more. Mine is in 357 and with 18gr of Lil'Gun pushing a 158gr LSWCGC it is a whopper.
DISCLAIMER This is my load, load up to your own
DISCLAIMER This is my load, load up to your own
Nathanael_Greene
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Just buy one. You'll never regret it.
Skipper
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JOHN TAFFIN wrote it up some time back in GUNS and I believe he said it was one of his favorite rifles. He had nothing but praise for it. That carries a lot of weight with me.
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Amish_Bill
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Any idea if they offer this as a little carbine in stainless & synthetic?
Mauserguy
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Well, I don't have a Marlin, but I have handled them in the gun store, and I like them. I have a Winchester, but I have to say that I think that the Marlin is the better gun. It is haftier and doesn't rattle as much. It's a good gun.
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SpookyPistolero
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Amish,
The only stainless version that I have ever seen was a 16" (or 16.5" maybe) version that had laminated wood on it and fiberoptic hi-viz sights. It was one of the Davidson's Gun Gallery special editions, and not that many were made. I think they run more into the $600 range.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=43163610
That auction is for a set of the rifles, but the picture is all I wanted to show you. I think they'd be awesome if they were normal production and not so pricey, but I don't think I'm willing to go quite that high when something comparable is so much cheaper.
The only stainless version that I have ever seen was a 16" (or 16.5" maybe) version that had laminated wood on it and fiberoptic hi-viz sights. It was one of the Davidson's Gun Gallery special editions, and not that many were made. I think they run more into the $600 range.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=43163610
That auction is for a set of the rifles, but the picture is all I wanted to show you. I think they'd be awesome if they were normal production and not so pricey, but I don't think I'm willing to go quite that high when something comparable is so much cheaper.
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