Publius1688
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Finally got the funds together, and bought a new Marlin model 1895G lever action, in the awe inspiring .45-70 Government.
After a wallet lifting trip to Gander Mountain for ammo, I went to the range with a box of 325 grain Hornady Lever "revolution" in stow.
First impressions: I like the front site hood, and the rifle is very light for a large bore hunting weapon. Fit and finish is good, of course, this is a Marlin and we've all seen their work.
Recoil isn't as bad as I expected, but it's significant. Shooting about 1.5" low at 100 yards, about a 3" group of four rounds, standing.
Now I'm online shopping around for peep sights. Mostly, because I think they are super-neat, not that I really need them.
Complaints: I'm not crazy about the square lever, but knew that going in.
Has anyone here harvested a whitetail with one of these?
After a wallet lifting trip to Gander Mountain for ammo, I went to the range with a box of 325 grain Hornady Lever "revolution" in stow.
First impressions: I like the front site hood, and the rifle is very light for a large bore hunting weapon. Fit and finish is good, of course, this is a Marlin and we've all seen their work.
Recoil isn't as bad as I expected, but it's significant. Shooting about 1.5" low at 100 yards, about a 3" group of four rounds, standing.
Now I'm online shopping around for peep sights. Mostly, because I think they are super-neat, not that I really need them.
Complaints: I'm not crazy about the square lever, but knew that going in.
Has anyone here harvested a whitetail with one of these?