Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting marlin 1895 xlt 45/70

[KBurgoyne]

anybody have one of these. im considering buying one and would like to know any feedback you have and what you paid.

alco can you guys recommend a good reloading setup. im looking to get into that for the price benifits, and the fact that the libs in California just passed a bill that requires handgun ammo to be registered to the buyer becuse according to them it will stop street crime because all the gang bangers use legal stuff right. ill save the rest for the politics forum.

any input is appreciated. im looking to reload mostly . 357, . 44 mag, 30-30, and 45/70. thanks

 

[GHarman]

KBurgoyne, I am a great fan of the . 45/70. Not familiar with your XLT model.

The reloading thing is based on what you desire to accomplish. High Volume or one at a time?

Presses for single stage reloading applications are numerous. RCBS (I have a Rock Chucker that is more than 40 years old), Lyman, Redding, lee, Hornady, Dillon, among many others.

IMHO, Avoid a C-press. An O or H configuration is most rigid, especially when full length resizing.

Multi Stage Semi-automatic presses include Dillon and Hornady "loc-n-load" among others.

Single Stage presses, examples; Single Stage Reloading Presses & Kits | Presses - Reloading | Reloading |



Progressive, semi-automatic, multi stage units, examples;

Progressive Reloading Presses | Presses - Reloading | Reloading |



Dillon Reloading; Dillon Reloading Machines

This is just to get you started. Ask any questions! There are many here on TDR that have extensive reloading experience. The only dumb question is the one you failed to ask!

GregH

 

[JJPage]

Probably just fat fingers, but do you mean model XLR? I have a Marlin 444 XLR, and a Marlin 45/70 SBL. The earlier 45/70's were available in a model XLR.

I purchased my 45/70 SBL, a couple of months ago for just under $700. I like it alot, but as GHarman can attest to, I need more practice shooting it.

The XLR model basically had a shorter tubular mag, longer barrel and a standard size bail compared to the SBL. Here's a pic, the 444 on top, 45/70 bottom.

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[KBurgoyne]

yep fat fingers and thats the one i want except the 24in barrell on the 45/70. i will have more questions on the reloading thing mostly about a good setup. i bought a nosler reloading book yesterday and havent got very far into it yet. btw how is the kick. im geussing like the 30-30 i have just becuase it weighs about 5 pounds and has a lame shoulder pad. couldnt be as bad as the winchester 1894 . 32 we've got. its has the turn of the century brass pad and oak stock that does an excellent job of transfering all the energy strait to your delts.

 

[GHarman]

Depends!

A . 45/70 can be a kitty cat or a Wild A**ed MULE! Depends on what you put into it! Light loads are very manageable. Full power loads that take advantage of the case capacity and the Marlin action can be very violent. The . 30/30 is no comparison.
The . 45/70 is a very versatile cartridge! from cast bullet plinking loads to Bear hammers! I would start with the plinking loads and work up!
Are you planning on putting a scope on your XLR? GregH

 

[JohnRobinson]

KBurgoyne- PM me on 2-3 boxs of 35-37 year old mostly RCBS ; dies,press,scales,books&misc stuff. prob have all the caliber's you listed-cheap!

john

 

[KBurgoyne]

definately no scope in the near future. ive felt the difference bullet weight makes with the . 44 180's you can shoot all day, but the 270's start to hurt your hand after 20. ive seen loads for the 45/70 go from low 200's up to 560 for rhinos.

 

[The patriot]

I have one of the older guide guns with the porting.

Got it in a trade for a model 39a.

It had a williams peep sight on it, but I put an rail and the old AO Ashley sights on her. Much more appropriate IMO.

 

[GHarman]

IMHO, dont rule out optics. Irons are good at very close range. Optics are outstanding for precise shot placement! If you dont have to carry it in a scabbard, a scope is my number one sighting choice. Default to irons as a last resort. New scopes, today have reticles with hold over marks that allow very accurate shot placement at distances where the . 45/70 still hits like a freight train, yet suffers from that rainbow trajectory. The better you can see, the better you can hit!

Presently, I do not have a lever action, repeating . 45/70 in my arsenal. However, when that time comes, it will wear optics. The 1895SBL and GBL models are in my sights. GregH

 

[KBurgoyne]

rot ruled out, just not soon.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I have the 1895 Cowboy with full length magazine and 26" barrel. This year Marlin offers a 22" with full length magazine but not the Cowboy. I use the or . 44 I use carbide dies so don't have to lube the cases. All my ammo is one at a time, made for good accuracy and safety--I am allergic to big case and small charges with the possibility of double charging. There are a lot of good multi stage presses for volume pistol work, like Dillon, but I like very accurate charging and weigh every one--just my preference. For stuff like 9mm, I would buy bricks of it before bothering to reload.

 

[goodguys75]

Probably just fat fingers, but do you mean model XLR? I have a Marlin 444 XLR, and a Marlin 45/70 SBL. The earlier 45/70's were available in a model XLR.



I purchased my 45/70 SBL, a couple of months ago for just under $700. I like it alot, but as GHarman can attest to, I need more practice shooting it.



The XLR model basically had a shorter tubular mag, longer barrel and a standard size bail compared to the SBL. Here's a pic, the 444 on top, 45/70 bottom.



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that little shorty is a cool looking rifle... love the color. .

 

[BIGNASTY]

When you absolutely/positively HAVE TO PUT SOMETHING ON IT'S A** THE 45/70 IS THE STANDARD THAT ALL OTHERS SHOULD BE COMPARED. In close quarters

 

[KBurgoyne]

just bought one today. the basic model 1895 22in barrel 4 shot tube. was looking at the stainless, but the standard model was right next to it on the rack and was 200 bucks less.

this one:Marlin Classic Model 1895

 

[GHarman]

just bought one today. the basic model 1895 22in barrel 4 shot tube. was looking at the stainless, but the standard model was right next to it on the rack and was 200 bucks less.

this one:Marlin Classic Model 1895

OUTSTANDING! They are a "GAMEGETTER"! GregH

 

[DRyder]

I have had my XLR for years and has proven itself in the AK as a formidable foe to any critter. If you get one try out the Hornady Leverevolution. It allows the use of pointed bullets in a tubular magazine (big no no as all will attest) due to the special polymer tips, keeping the gun from blowing up due to the inevitable drop or bump. These loads fly well in my gun, well beyond any flat nose slug out there. Bought mine from Wild West Guns in Anchorage AK, and they make a few drop in mods you may like. I opted for the big loop lever, as I found my paws were a little confined by the standard loop size. Good luck!



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[KBurgoyne]

i bought some of those. not only do they have the best ballistics, they were also less expensive than all the other 45/70's in the store.

 

[KBurgoyne]

unfortunately i am stuck until the 8th because of the commie 10 day waiting period in california. i dont know if every state has the same paper work, but the questions were things like; are you now or have you ever been insane or a murderer or will you murder someone in the future. and after that you have to pay them to run a backround check which you would think would rule that out.

 

[BIGNASTY]

I would have to answer YES to all of those questions

 

[goodguys75]

When you absolutely/positively HAVE TO PUT SOMETHING ON IT'S A** THE 45/70 IS THE STANDARD THAT ALL OTHERS SHOULD BE COMPARED. In close quarters

dont agree with that... shotgun with buck shot is way better, and aiming is not an issue... and also using a long gun in CQB makes it easier for the person to get ahold of your weapon... ... . but if you have nothing else, then it is great... :-{}