Marlin 1895 GBL model...

[yomomma]

You cgn-ers who have one, what have your upgrades been?

Looking to put a limbsaver on but no clear info on the net which one to use.

Also looking at putting a peep sight on.

Please post model numbers.

 

[trebor2880]

Just got my Marlin 1895 CB yesterday from Dante Sports(hundred bucks off and no tax). Will be looking for ghost sights and sling swivels.

 

[yomomma]

Not quite the same as a GBL. Cost me $709.00 plus tax, at store

 

[Slamfire]

My GBL has an XS Lever Scout Mount and a Leupold M8 Compact 4x28mm scope in Burris Z rings.

 

[James1873]

Wild West guns happy trigger kit would be my first upgrade. Then a safety delete, either false screw or saddle ring. Then maybe look at some ghost ring sights, maybe xs lever rail setup.

 

[Slamfire]

The trigger on my GBL is fine as is. No other upgrades needed. Moose stomper ready to go.

 

[yomomma]

Im after a littyle less kick and something that will heelp aging eyes. Ill use it for a while before jumping into the guts of the rfle

 

[Slamfire]

Marlin did more than good with the GBL recoil pad I think. Quite adequate. Mounting the scope forward is advisable. I like to have the scope ahead of the hammer as shown. The old M8 compact 4x has generous eye relief and is useable with the scout mount.

 

[bcsteve]

Doesn’t it already come with a Decelerator for the recoil pad? It’s an excellent pad.

 

[DMS1]

Leupold fxii 2.5x scope in some Blackhawk aluminum 6 screw rings on the xs rail.

The scope is only 6.5 ounces and takes the recoil of some pretty stout loads.

I took some wood out of the stock and forearm out of mine to lighten it up, I think maybe 4 or so ounces so the scope is almost a wash for weight. Handles like a dream.

 

[Slamfire]

The GBL is equipped with a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Owned an SS, GS and XLR previously (sold each regrettably on a whim). Wanting another .45-70 Marlin I considered the standard 1895. However the GBL is done up with a laminate stock, longer tube magazine, excellent recoil pad and perhaps most importantly the Rooster Cogburn-style big loop lever.

Not to mention Cabela's had these on sale during the $100 rebate offer. Deal - grand total of $675 delivered.

 

[Slamfire]

And having an 18-1/2" barrel it spin-cocks like a dream. Watch this...

 

[yomomma]

The GBL is equipped with a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Owned an SS, GS and XLR previously (each sold regrettably on a whim). Wanting another .45-70 Marlin I considered the standard 1895. But the GBL is done up with a laminate stock, longer tube magazine, excellent recoil pad and most importantly the Rooster Cogburn-style big loop lever.

Not to mention Cabela's had these on sale during the $100 rebate offer. Deal - total of $675 delivered.

Thank you sir.

 

[Slamfire]

Deal alert on .45-70 PPU ammo. 405gr @ 1330 fps. Also an economic way to acquire brass for reloading.

https://www.westernmetal.ca/shooting/prvi-ppu-ammunition-45-70-government-405-grain-sjfp-box-20-ppa4570-20

 

[yomomma]

Funny thing is I bought the gun because someone gave me the reloading stuff

 

[Slamfire]

Bonus!

FRONTIER LEGEND. BIG GAME HERO.
Quick pointing, fast-handling and classic styling chambered for big bore rounds of .45-70 Gov’t. These rifles are hard-hitting, big game-dropping powerhouses.

 

[dogzilla]

I have an SBL, and love it. The first thing I did was take out the safety and put in a saddle ring. No scope, love the ghost tings as they are.

 

[Tazzy]

Funny thing is I bought the gun because someone gave me the reloading stuff

Now to buy a NOE mold for it.

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[yomomma]

Lee 340 grain is in route

 

[Slamfire]

Rather interesting addition on The Rifleman Lucas McCain's piece, "...fires automatically each time you #### the lever...."