45-70 Lever Gun

[simgre]

I’m not disagreeing that particular bullets perform well, same with .45-70. But, that’s my experience which left me underwhelmed by the caliber.

Not the rifles though. I used to collect Marlins. At one time I had 27, now I have just nine. And like the .32 Win Spl, .444 was an answer looking for the question, to my mind.

 

[Morkai]

Paperwork is back!!!!
Tomorrow may be pickup day for a new 45/70.

 

[Morkai]

So I called the shop that I spoke to yesterday about the Ruger SBL, there was a mistake as the one they had in stock was actually sold.....

 

[scrumbag]

Is OK buddy.

There will be more and you have other options... thought about a "Modern" Pedersoli 1886 clone in 45-70?






If it were me I'd get the model with the on bolt peep sight and fit the forward weaver rail without the buckhorn so you could very easily shoot red dot or scout scope and transition 2 irons using QD mounts...

But that's just me...

 

[Morkai]

Is OK buddy.

There will be more and you have other options... thought about a "Modern" Pedersoli 1886 clone in 45-70?

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If it were me I'd get the model with the on bolt peep sight and fit the forward weaver rail without the buckhorn so you could very easily shoot red dot or scout scope and transition 2 irons using QD mounts...

But that's just me...

They said they should have some more in a few weeks as they're in the proof house. I was planning on taking it out on a trip next week.

 

[alberta boy]

So I called the shop that I spoke to yesterday about the Ruger SBL, there was a mistake as the one they had in stock was actually sold.....

Well , that just sucks . Hopefully , they'll throw in a few boxes of ammo for the grief .

AB

 

[Morkai]

Well , that just sucks . Hopefully , they'll throw in a few boxes of ammo for the grief .

AB

Will have to see in a few weeks.
Need to come over to Canada and really put it through its paces.

I was watching countless videos last night.

 

[Morkai]

Im now in the club.



What wasnt noticable when I picked it up was that the front sight is slightly canted, from a bit of searching other forums it may be the timing of the barrel has been taken a bit to far. The RFD is seeing what they can do. Only seen the cant when looking down the sights against a cloudy sky.

 

[Swedish]

Is that one of the newer 'Ruglins'?

 

[Morkai]

Is that one of the newer 'Ruglins'?

Yeah, just in from the proof house around 10th August.

 

[Morkai]

 

[Morkai]

Its either the rail or barrel/sight.

 

[Swedish]

Mines a Remlin and it has a canted sight, also the picatinny rail was fitted very badly. I spent quite some time adjusting and re-aligning the rail, but as a temporary 'fix' I shimmed the front sight with paper. Not ideal but it's ok until I decide to get it done properly. Too many other distractions at the moment!

 

[Morkai]

Mines a Remlin and it has a canted sight, also the picatinny rail was fitted very badly. I spent quite some time adjusting and re-aligning the rail, but as a temporary 'fix' I shimmed the front sight with paper. Not ideal but it's ok until I decide to get it done properly. Too many other distractions at the moment!

Do you know if yours is becuase of the barrel being over torqued?

 

[NP435]

Pre Remington takeover Marlin unless the quality issues have now been resolved.

Ruger is now the owner of Marlin and by all reports doing a fine job

 

[Morkai]

Ruger is now the owner of Marlin and by all reports doing a fine job

I now own a Ruger one, just have the sight issue above.

 

[NP435]

I now own a Ruger one, just have the sight issue above.

I see, Ruger will fix their products, I understand that shipping from the Uk is a hassle but why not call them or E-mail and what they say?

 

[Morkai]

I see, Ruger will fix their products, I understand that shipping from the Uk is a hassle but why not call them or E-mail and what they say?

I've spoken to the RFD, they'll contact the importer.

 

[Smellydog]

Can you get a photo from the rear?

 

[Morkai]

Can you get a photo from the rear?

This second pic you can see it not being aligned too well with the rail mount screw.