February 23, 2024, 03:56 PM | #26 |
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Interesting specs:
Manufacturer: Marlin marlinfirearms.com Action Type: Lever action Caliber: 45-70 Gov't Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote/Nitride Barrel Length: 16.17 inches Rifling: 6 grooves; 1:20-inch RH twist Sights: Ghost ring rear; fiber-optic/tritium front Trigger Pull Weight: 5 pounds Stock: Nylon-reinforced polymer Length: 35.5 inches Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces Accessories: Cheek riser, manual MSRP: $1,379. Should make a handy bush/brush/timber gun, where shots on deer-size (or larger) game are inside 100-yds and more frequently 50-yds or less. Limited hunting applications, given both the caliber and the compact size. It’s a big-bore lever action that’s similar in its concepts of compactness and weight to the Old School Remmy M600 carbine in .350 Rem Mag with 18.5” barrel. Mine, in iron sights only configuration, weighs in @ 6.2lbs (or thereabouts).
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February 23, 2024, 04:14 PM | #27 |
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It is "compelling"--which is why I hope to get my hands on one to try one day. My collection of rifles that are mounted on nylon/polymer stocks and chassis is growing--I'm sold on the stuff.
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February 24, 2024, 10:17 AM | #28 |
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Interesting . That is what I did with my first Bandit cartridge , the 45 Bandit which became the 460 S&W . A 16 1/4 inch light weight barrel on a short action bolt rifle . The basic load was a 300 grain .45 cal pistol bullet at 2150 fps . Compact and real knock down power on large hogs . Good to about 150 yards . I even made a 5/8 scale K-98k with a 5/8 bayonet in the caliber .
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