Marlin 1894 vs Rossi Puma

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Saw the Rossi at the gun store the other day. Compact, 16" barrel, lightweight. Looks nice :)
I just bought a 10/22 off a forum member, and I'm gonna finish the stock, perhaps sell it and get a .44 magnum lever gun, something I originally wanted.

Now, I like compact lever guns. I notice the 1894 Marlin comes in 18.5" barrel as the shortest. The Rossi is 16"

I believe the Rossi is shorter overall by a considerable amount, lighter, and, I believe cheaper to purchase.

But other issues strike me when buying a gun such as how easily it breaks down for routine cleaning. I heard the Rossi is a replica of the Win 92, which is apparently a real pain to take apart compared to the allegedly-easy Marlin

Any suggestions? :) Pros and Cons of each model?

The Marlin "Cowboy" looks nicer, but what difference really justifies the price hike compared to the 1894C?
 
The .44 mag Marlin has a 20" barrel if that's important to you...the .357 carbine(1894C) has the 18 1/2" barrel.
I've got a Marlin 1894 SS that I enjoy shooting and the takedown is easy.
It's a stainless .44mag with the 20" barrel and holds 10 in the tube.

I don't know much about the puma but they have a reputation for a strong action, good value, cheap wood and they are available in "trapper" length.
 
Oh yeah..hmmm
I was thinking between .357 and .44...I suppose .357 would be cheaper for ammo. Is there a big difference in accuracy that you know of? I know Canadian Tire sells .44 mag which is nice for availability, and has some more horsepower for critter defense.
 
I just bought a 44 magnum Rossi "Puma" model.I have been intrigued by a big bore lever action and just happened to be home one day when someone called and offered me the gun for a good price.I haven't shot it yet but when I do I'll let you know how it shoots.The gun feels good coming to the shoulder and I love Marlins but it was just too weird to be thinking of a gun and out of the blue one shows up that you didn,t know was for sale.Must be fate.Or at least thats what I told the wife when I borrowed the money from the vacation fund to buy it
 
Ellwoods Epps got some, but in .480 Ruger and 454 Casull, maybe they can get the one you want. Use to own a Puma in .44 mag, with full load, it kick harder than the Marlin, because of the stock and the light weight, but was accurate, no problem other than that, to speak about. Sold it to one of my friend, and he is very happy with it.

smith4506
Keeping the bullet flying,,,,
 
The 1892 Winchester clones, eg the Puma, are available in a wide variety of barrel lengths and cartridges.
Yes, complete disassembly of a '92 is a bit trying the first couple of times you try it, but it's not nearly as complex as it's bigger brother the 1886.
Incredibly strong action for such a small rifle
 
Epps recently had in stock (and sold before I could get to see it) a stainless, 16-inch-barreled Puma in .480 Ruger, complete with fibre-optics. THAT is the answer.

What was the question?

John
 
Since I scoped my handy an very accurate, "Micro Groved" .44 magnum Marlin 10 shot lever action carbine, I have extended its useful range with 240 grain bullets, to over 200 yards.

When a zero at 100 yards, the bullets are still, after dropping about a foot, very accurate and deep penetrating at 200 yards.

With some practice, this fine Marlin cabine could be uses effectivly out ot 300 yards ?
 
:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Yup, you can use a standard loaded 45-70 at that range too. But you really need to know the range you are shooting at, and the drop of the particular load you are using, in that particular rifle.

Just grabbing it and heading to the woods figuring you are ok at 2 or 300 yards just won't work.
 
I do'nt expect to use my scoped, .44 Marlin carbine beyond 200 yards. In my past hunting experiences with this carbine, my shoots at bears and deers have all been under 75 yards, some as close as 20-30 yards.

Also, I installed Weaver "See through" scope mounts on this carbine in order to cover any shooting needs.

I do consider this fine carbine to be a close range hunting gun. However, the shooting range can easily be extended to 200 yards by installing a scope, and beyond that range, one need to de a lot of practice in order to understand the rapid bullet drop :)
 
Have one in .44Mag I use for short range brush work. I find the action a bit stiffer than I would like, but otherwise a good firearm.
Shooting full load .44 Mag's with a steel butt plate however, does leave quite a bruise, if you shoot it wearing only a T-shirt or little padding.
Shooting .44 Spl's in it is a real pleasure.
 
Marlin is easy to field strip. Just a takedown screw, and everything comes out, and there are only about 5 parts. Cleaning it is a dream.

However, I screwed up my Marlin by feeding it an entire magazine full of wadcutters (I don't know what I was thinking) and it jammed and is under repair by Darrell. Hey, anyone heard from him recently?
 
I picked up a 1894s in 44 mag this spring after selling my 30.06. All my shooting has been under 90 yards but if it's got that hard a recoil may I should go with the 30.30. I just heard good things about the 1894s 44mag.
 
I see a lot of carbines in CAS shooting, Ubertis, Marlins, Winchesters and Rossis. The ones that work are the Marlins.
I own a Browning '92 in .44 mag and love it. A pal just bought a Rossi '92 rifle in 45 Colt and it doesn't compare - funny colours in the frame and a weird safety device on the hammer.
The early Marlins are preferable as they lack that #*^%@! cross bolt safety. It can be disabled or rendered inactive and should be despite any liability fears. The various Marlin models intended for CAS are great.
I twice owned a Marlin carbines in .44 mag and the fact that I don't currently have one tells me something. I recall both of them to have surprising recoil with a .44 mag load suitable for hunting.
My lady shoots an early Marlin carbine in .357 and it is her darling.

You pays you money - you takes you choice.

Todd
 
After I slipped a small size, "Limpsaver" recoil pad on my Marlin .44 magnum, it has been really sweet and accurate to shoot, with maximum hunting loads, 240 grain bullets.

Look forward to use it this comming hunting season :)
 
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