I finally took Amphibs advice

[crazy_davey]

Earlier this year I asked for opinions on what scope to put on one of my 1895 Marlin's. I never really liked the idea of scoping any levergun all that much, but both of my 45/70's were starting to bore me a bit. So for a change I thought I might throw a scope on one just to change things up a bit and maybe revive my interest.

Amphibious had stated how much he loved the look of a scope on a lever gun and really encouraged me to go for it. I think he even said he wanted one on his 450. I put on a Leupold 1-4x20, the new rings will be on it tomorow as the ones on it are too tall.

I took a pic for ya while I was out today Phib I know you will love it!

Just dont ask me to buy it, I kind of actually like it . I never thought I would, but the darn thing actually shoots not bad either and feels very comfortable when shooting.

Dont worry, I wont be turning me guide gun into an ugly duckling anytime soon . One ugly rifle wont bring down the value of my others too much , will it?

I would have taken some pics of my targets when I was done, but it started pissing rain on me not long after I started getting decent groups. The powers above are pissed at me for what I have done

 

[john-brennan]

guide gun

That is an effective looking rig, it looks like your ready to go hunting with the topograghical map and GPS.

 

[Anglinfool]

I have added you to my ignore list

Kidding....


Looks good.

 

[BCWILL]

If you must Scope a Levergun......That's a Good Choice
Looks Great

 

[John Y Cannuck]

gawwwwd

 

[scott_r]

Nice looking rifle. Looks very mountainish I can't wait till I get to pull my GPS and map out to hunt.

Cheers!!

 

[SuperCub]

Looks nice!!


What is the shiney thingy on the side of the buttstock?




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[NAA]

Looks nice!!


What is the shiney thingy on the side of the buttstock?




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+1

....lol...

 

[crazy_davey]

Looks nice!!


What is the shiney thingy on the side of the buttstock?




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My wife bought the rifle for me a few years back, she had the plate made with my initials on it so that I wouldnt forget I think

I also think she thought this way I couldnt sell this one

 

[crazy_davey]

gawwwwd

I knew John Y would love it also. Being jealous only hurts you my friend

J/K

 

[Gibbs505]

That looks pretty neat!!

 

[Levi Garrett]

, So whats it shoot like, it must shoot well setup like that, great brush rig

 

[Republic of Alberta]

I also have a Leupold 1x4 on my Marlin, it's a guide gun and the scope is perfect on it.

 

[crazy_davey]

, So whats it shoot like, it must shoot well setup like that, great brush rig

I will do a range report in a few days now that I put the new rings on today.

Hopefully next time I am not getting rained on when shooting. I guess I should just head to the range, I cant stand doing that now that I can be hunting though.

 

[lookout]

in my crazy dense brush country, I always wondered how a scout scope would work on such a rifle. I've put a scout Intermediate Eye Relief scope on my bolt .308 and it really works well and fast at the <300 metre ranges. Perhaps one for my guide gun as well?