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I went ahead & bought a new Marlin guide gun 1895 GS 45-70 from Cabelas Canada. I know some people had trouble with the new Remington Marlins in the beginning.

No problem at all with my gun, nice workmanship, no feeding issues either with Leverevolution or Winchester factory ammo (the only 2 I have shot). Very accurate, less than 1 inch with open sights at 50 yards. Love the gun, it is a keeper. Maybe I was just plain lucky
 
oberndorf said:
I went ahead & bought a new Marlin guide gun 1895 GS 45-70 from Cabelas Canada. I know some people had trouble with the new Remington Marlins in the beginning.

No problem at all with my gun, nice workmanship, no feeding issues either with Leverevolution or Winchester factory ammo (the only 2 I have shot). Very accurate, less than 1 inch with open sights at 50 yards. Love the gun, it is a keeper. Maybe I was just plain lucky
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My Remlin GBL is the same. Love it. Few bad ones, and internet rumors go like wildfires.
 
dahs said:
My Remlin GBL is the same. Love it. Few bad ones, and internet rumors go like wildfires.
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Sometimes inernet rumors do spread like wildfire.

However, I can personally attest to several non-functional Marlington GBL's arriving at our local retailer that had to be sent back. One rifle out of a batch of six made it to the store shelves, and only after the manager worked the action for over an hour in order for it to cycle at all. It was still so rough and had such obviously bad machining that it's still sitting on the shelf about a year later, unsold. :(
 
Now available in 450 Marlin....



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The Winchester® Model 94® is popular throughout the world, and today’s production utilizes the latest manufacturing technology to bring you some of the most accurate models ever produced. John M. Browning’s original takedown design in the new Trails End Takedown rifle comes apart quickly for easy transporting just about anywhere. The versatile Model 94 is perfect for hunting in thick brush for hogs and other fast-moving game. The Trails End Takedown in 450 Marlin is ported for less muzzle jump, less recoil and is fitted with a Pachmayr® Decelerator® recoil pad. Select your caliber and get after it.
• Walnut Stock with satin-finish, authentic straight-grip styling and blued steel forearm mean nostalgic, elegant looks
• Traditional takedown mechanism is easy and fast
• Round locking bolt trunnions ensure a smooth, quick lever throw, less movement, more assurance
• Top-tang safety with rebounding hammer easy to see, provides extra margin of safety
• Bolt relief cut reduces hammer drag, smoother cocking
• Radiused lever edges for comfort when cycling
• Hammer is drilled and tapped for knurled hammer spur extension (included) aids cocking, decocking hammer when scope is mounted
• Marble arms® front sight with semi-buckhorn rear for fast, easier sighting
• Adjustable rear sight gets you on target
• Steel loading gate for reliable, smooth loading
• Triple checked button rifled barrel for ultimate accuracy and precision
• Articulated cartridge stop gives reliability without damaging cartridges
• Drilled and tapped for scope mounts to attach your favorite optics
 
Why do they port those things? The noise is unreal. I remember not being able to hear for 45 minutes after shooting a moose in tight bush with a Guide Gun in .45-70. The best thing they ever did was to get rid of the porting. That Winchester is one fine looking rifle, but the price is up in the black rifle price range. Too much for a Winchester.
 
I have a pre-remington XLR1895 with DRC XS sights and love it! It likes 300, 350, 405 and 500 gr bullets. A friend of mine has a 45-70 and after I shot it, I had to have one!
 
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