Marlin Canadian Tactical Troop

Rohann said:
Hahahahah!

Ok, since these clubs are TACTICAL: when, to ANYONE here's knowledge, has someone EVER seen anything REMOTELY resembling a lever-action being used in a "tactical" situation by police, military, etc.? I'm not talking Cowboy movies (BTW Brokeback Mountain totally ruined that...).

-Rohann
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yep, afraid I have. Local APS,(the native Police), have a Winchester 30/30 they use. sure made me look twice when I saw it:eek:
 
I love the way "Tactical" has assumed such strange meanings. Any rifle can be tactical, because it's not the rifle, it's how its employed. And a lot of cops in the states have used lever guns as patrol carbines, and they're still a good choice, esp in handgun calibers. Large magazine capacity, simple operation, and accurate for 100-150 yards, which is lots for most situations. They provide a usefull velocity boost and don't frighten the natives the way a bunch of goobs with AR's running around will. The manual of arms for them is quite simple and training is easy. I don't trust most police officers with semi automatic pistols, never mind rifles!
 
Marlin Club !?

I say why not. We all have rights to da what we want. The Tactical part is a bit of a stretch, but you guys can put metal sights instead of MilDot :)
 
Just remember the conclusion that the boxotruth guy came to regarding the 45-70 in the rifle/shotgun/handgun wallboard penetration test:

There's no such thing as cover when the other guy is shooting a heavy load, hard cast 45-70.

It went through the bulletproof glass test media as well.

So a fast handling, quick cycling 45-70 with the proper ammo could indeed have tactical value.

Would you want to be a bad guy wearing body armour and get hit by a 400 gr hardcast bullet at 1900 fps?
 
Tactics refer to a way of acting or maneuvering in order to achieve a desired goal. It has nothing whatsoever to do with kit.

ULTIMATE TACTICAL ABSOLUTE Three words I am tired of hearing or seeing in advertisments. People repeat them as if they have meaning.

And as for Marlins, I am still anguishing over a stainless guide gun in 45-70 or waiting for the Tavor or StG. or PE-90. AR10 would also be nice. Probably between the Guide Gun and PE-90. At least I can take both out hunting.

The Marlin lever rifles are excellent rifles. I have a Winchester 94 in 30WCF but loading can be a bother if the cartridge accidently plops into the port all the way. Now it has to be emptied if a full magazine is desired.

I may get both.
 
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I'm in!!!

I'll MARPAT my .45-70 tonite, and weld a bipod lug on it, and tape a laser designator on the lever, and where should the streamlight go...!!!

What will be the much sought after tactical load???

How can I preset the trigger????

Everyone looks at the Remingtons and says nice. People look at the .45-70 and say holy crap!!!!!
 
Nine said:
I don't think it's allowed to be called tactical unless it's wearing this:

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and a red dot.
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I thought about getting a synthetic stock for my 336 and bolting some picatinny rails to the forend and adding a light, laser, etc. I thought it would be good for a laugh. :D
 
I see some others are thinking like me. Tactical is not in the weapon, but in the application. The guys that think they are all "tactical" because they have a 26" barrel on a .223 or .308 are missing the point. Tactical does not mean reach out and touch someone from a distance, hell anyone can do that without much tactics! The lever has been and will still be used in many tactical situations, same as the shotgun, the SMG, the pistol and revolver (did you guys know the Navy Seals use an 8 shot revolver?). Hell I can think of many tactical applications for the hand grenade!

Now I really think the Remi and Savage boys should rename their clubs to "tacticool", that is really what they are all about... (or maybe Tacti-snob). Man I hate it when mall ninja's take themselves seriously...

Regardless of what you shoot, have fun and be safe out there.

I sure love this stuff! Troutseeker
 
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Jeff Cooper spent decades advocating for the adoption of a "patrol carbine" to replace the shotgun in police cars. And the rifle he most often recomended was a lever action .30-30, inexpensive to train with, low recoil, with a smooth low-profile design.
 
Splatter said:
Jeff Cooper spent decades advocating for the adoption of a "patrol carbine" to replace the shotgun in police cars. And the rifle he most often recomended was a lever action .30-30, inexpensive to train with, low recoil, with a smooth low-profile design.
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Seems to me one time he had a fellow come down to his school from new york city with a shorty winchester 94. Said fella wasn't allowed to own a handgun for protection so he got what he figured would be the next best thing. Cooper thought it was a great idea and modified the course for him, he shot with the carbine, the rest of the class with handguns........
 
Point is, it's not a current "tactical" rifle, and it completely takes the meaning out of "tactical". While we're at it, why not make a tactical .22 club? How about a tactical revolver club?

-Rohann
 
Rohann said:
Point is, it's not a current "tactical" rifle, and it completely takes the meaning out of "tactical". While we're at it, why not make a tactical .22 club? How about a tactical revolver club?

-Rohann
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Hey great idea, the Ruger 10/22 tactical club. We could make T shirts, hats, take trips!!!!!:D

Me thinks your taking this a little to seriously.
 
Troutseeker: I don't know about any of this tactical stuff, but when you get the T-shirts made up, I'll buy one. Just bought my first lever (336XLR) after the new year. I hope this flies for you.
 
Splatter said:
You obviously misunderstand the term "tactical". The SMLE is capable of providing accurate fire in conditions that would leave a Remington 700 broken and crying.
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Arent most rifles designed to do that...:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I think thats why I've never bothered to buy a remington bolt action...
too many other good choices out there...
and methinks that the SMLE has much more human blood on its hands which would make it more "tactical" than a 700

Marlin tactical club, kinda has a nice ring to it...
XL shirt for me :):):)
 
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Rohann said:
Point is, it's not a current "tactical" rifle, and it completely takes the meaning out of "tactical". While we're at it, why not make a tactical .22 club? How about a tactical revolver club?

-Rohann
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Easy mall ninja... we dont mean to take your special names...

I'll gladly race you with my marlin against any of your "tactical" boltguns from 0-300 yards offhand. Maybe you'll rethink "your" definition of tactical to be more inline with the actual definition...
 
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