1895

  1. First Roe Doe of the season: 45-70

    First Roe doe of the season: Took the Cyber-punk 45-70 Marlin GSBL and grassed a tasty deer (and a fox for good measure.) First sight of the Roe (in the triangle of green, across the small valley.): Need to get closer: Stalked in to 75m: Watched this male while I waited for a chance...
  2. Cyber-punk boomstick

    Traditionalists, have a bucket handy... As much as I love my Marlin GSBL 1895 lever-action in 45-70Govt, I had an itch to scratch and EVERYTHING has to be tactical, right?! Before: During: Old forearm tenon: New forearm tenon (needed lapping to fit): After: M-Lok compatible...
  3. 1895 Marlin 45-70Govt Boomstick

    Today I finally got to shoot my "new" 45-70 1895 Cowboy at more than 20yds! Still only 110yds but useful for setting a woodland hunting zero. I've fitted a 1-4 Vortex PST scope on a Williams Ace-in-the-hole combo-rail. I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy with 405gr SP loads: The...
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