Just published my review of the new Ruger built Marlin 1895 Dark

1895Gunner

1895Gunner

New member
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
While I'm not a huge fan of the modernized lever actions, Ruger/Marlin did a fine job of delivering on this new Dark model (the first of more models & calibers to come). Some new things like the nitride finish on the bolt and lever to reduce wear actually make for a smoother action. I especially like that they included their own muzzle brake on this model.

Read more here.

IMG_0497-w.jpg
 
Cool, looking forward to reading it! Very interesting rifle. Good lookin, too.

And the action screws are all Torx head now I see


Demonical said:
Muzzle brake!? :confused: :slap:
Click to expand...

Heck yeah, why not? Aside from the noise. Still just very sad we can't screw a suppressor onto them threads.
 
Joel said:
Still just very sad we can't screw a suppressor onto them threads.
Click to expand...

Lol, when the SBL first came out I looked at it and thought "Are you nuts? A stainless steel levergun? That's insane..."

Today, an SBL is one of my all-time favourite guns.

But...you want to put a suppressor on a levergun?

Are you nuts? That's insane...:)
 
jjohnwm said:
Lol, when the SBL first came out I looked at it and thought "Are you nuts? A stainless steel levergun? That's insane..."

Today, an SBL is one of my all-time favourite guns.

But...you want to put a suppressor on a levergun?

Are you nuts? That's insane...:)
Click to expand...

Went through the exact same process!!

Betting once the can was on it we'd be like "it was insane NOT to do this!"
 
I really wanted a Marlin Dark in 38 Special but they have simply not been available. I ended up going with a Rossi R92, which I have built up to essentially Citadel specs. It's a fun rifle to shoot, cheap to shoot and operates very reliably. The one thing I don't like about it is the oversized loop. I'd kill for a regular sized lever loop.

Tons of people are going to buy these little lever guns in 45-70 and discover two immutable truths. They kick like a MUTHERFKR and 45-70 ammo is EXPENSIVE.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
I really wanted a Marlin Dark in 38 Special but they have simply not been available. I ended up going with a Rossi R92, which I have built up to essentially Citadel specs. It's a fun rifle to shoot, cheap to shoot and operates very reliably. The one thing I don't like about it is the oversized loop. I'd kill for a regular sized lever loop.

Tons of people are going to buy these little lever guns in 45-70 and discover two immutable truths. They kick like a MUTHERFKR and 45-70 ammo is EXPENSIVE.
Click to expand...

I would take a 38 special in a heart beat. will take a look at Rossi R92. thanks for the hint :)
 
Stock Rossi R92 Double Black

Rossi_Triple_Black_923571613-TB_R-2765c11b.webp


Levtac Citadel

citadel__31129.1668124507.jpg


I added an adjustable cheek riser like this as it is much better when using a red dot sight.

rossi-build-1.jpg
 
Last edited:
Nice review. Have a JM, the factory ported version, circa 1998-2004.

Really the 45-70 is such a versatile round. Run reduced/subsonic loads you can hand to a kid, trapdoor level, add....some....speed with the flex tip hornady, or stomper 500gr to just south of 458wm.

The "guide gun " moniker is somewhat misleading though. Old school, low velocity large bullet philosophy. It's going to pass 10ft through a 8ft bear, but at slow speed and low shock/energy transfer. Not the "stopper" rifle of a high speed large magnum.

If I didn't already own a 1895g, would I buy this one? Probably not, the fudd is stronger in me than the tactical mall ninja.
 
I Don't Care About You,


That's a freaking nice build man. Must be a great rifle to carry and shoot.

Totally on board with the small/ordinary size lever loop. Not a fan of the large loops either
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom