Marlin Canadian Tactical Troop
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BigUglyMan said:This one's so tactical it snuck in the house without the girlfriend finding out!
Attaboy BUG! If it makes it into my gun safe without my wife seeing me bring it into the house then it doesn't count!!!!
Look at that shi*-eating grin!
There's something about a Marlin 1895 that does that to a gunnut!
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Now we are talking! We have a movement afoot, so what if it is a bowel movement???
I think it's about time I introduce the Remington and Savage people to some real tactical stuff. Tactical bicycling. Oh yeah, I'm trained that way!!!!
To protect the innocent I hid my buddies faces. I'm the little guy in the group, 6'1" 195lbs.
Now we are talking "TACTICAL"
Troutseeker
I think it's about time I introduce the Remington and Savage people to some real tactical stuff. Tactical bicycling. Oh yeah, I'm trained that way!!!!
To protect the innocent I hid my buddies faces. I'm the little guy in the group, 6'1" 195lbs.
Now we are talking "TACTICAL"
Troutseeker
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troutseeker said:Now we are talking! We have a movement afoot, so what if it is a bowel movement???
I think it's about time I introduce the Remington and Savage people to some real tactical stuff. Tactical bicycling. Oh yeah, I'm trained that way!!!!
To protect the innocent I hid my buddies faces. I'm the little guy in the group, 6'1" 195lbs.
Now we are talking "TACTICAL"
Troutseeker
Very nice, tactical short pants there Troutseeker
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Those are short sleeved pants... Only the best for the tac boyz!
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Only the best for the tac boyz!Troutseeker
Well I 've been wondering what I'd buy for the Feb., March gun buy and seeing as how I've got a Remington 700Bdl 30-06, oops not tactical and a savage Flp in a laminate stock, does that count? How about a 45-70? Now which model?
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I'd say get a Marlin 45/70, whichever barrel length turns your crank! Lot's of fun to make big booms and big holes. Plus you can actually hunt with it, unlike so many "tactical" rifles that weight 12 pounds and have a barrell the lenght of the "guns of Navarronne"...
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Good point.
Hahaha why not!riker said:Hey great idea, the Ruger 10/22 tactical club. We could make T shirts, hats, take trips!!!!!
Me thinks your taking this a little to seriously.
I just thought it was a joke at first...but apparently it's not. I just find it kinda funny how lever guns are now considered "tactical"
.DarrylDB: I'd gladly take you on at 300+ prone, frontrest or not. My rifle weighs 12lbs and has a 4.5-14 scope on it; it's not designed as a short range service rifle.
troutseeker: Why can't you hunt with a 12lb rifle?
pharoah2: Whoa there buddy. To each his own. I could go on about how much I hate lever actions, but why would it be relevant at all?
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Rohann said:Hahaha why not!
I just thought it was a joke at first...but apparently it's not. I just find it kinda funny how lever guns are now considered "tactical"
DarrylDB: I'd gladly take you on at 300+ prone, frontrest or not. My rifle weighs 12lbs and has a 4.5-14 scope on it; it's not designed as a short range service rifle.
troutseeker: Why can't you hunt with a 12lb rifle?
pharoah2: Whoa there buddy. To each his own. I could go on about how much I hate lever actions, but why would it be relevant at all?
-Rohann
Actually, your right. to each his own. Unfortunatly, I see no wrong in my statement. The word tactical is so over used these days, it really sad. I just looked at an add for Tactical walking sticks for Pete's sake!!! I own one or two rifles. Levers, bolts and singles. I'm not biased, but I do like the traditional look of quality wood on a real hunting rifle. And In my opinion, a real hunting rifle is not a beanfield, sit down on your butt and wait rifle. To me, a hunting rifle is a stalking rifle. One that comes up naturally when game is spotted, and lends itself to delivering an accurate shot when those moments arise. A lever action rifle is ideally suited to this type of hunting. Most shots on game are not at 3-400 yards, unless you so desire it to be. But again, in my opinion only, that is called shooting, not hunting. I own a couple rifles that will carry out to that range, but I hardly use them. To me, there's more to the hunt than just shooting game. I like the experiance, and I feel it is mu duty to treat the game I pursue with the utmost respect. And for me to do so, I like to be more on their level. I don't really use scents or camo. I don't hunt from tree stands or over bait. And I don't care if I shoot a deer or not. I like the chase and the excitment of being there. And by "Handicapping" myself with a limited range weapon, that's really not so limiting, that's my choice. Obviously not yours, and that's fine. I'm o.k. with that. But honestly now, who prefers the look of white metal and plastic over beautifully figured walnut finished in oil and blued steel. My statement about not calling somthing tactical, (Stainless/synthetic) and calling it classy (wood/blued) still stands. If somebody likes the longrange thing, that is their game and i'll never judge someone for it, nor will I wan't to takethem out to the playground after school to teach them a lesson. Relax, you'll get over it.
I couldn't agree more! The word has been beaten to death and completely overused; I wouldn't be surprised if they came out with tactical tiolet paper.
I fully agree! I love my black rifles, but there's something to be said about walnut stocked, blued barrelled handmade rifles, to which you can't really compare black rifles; they're made for two completely different purposes. I don't consider my 700P to be a hunting rifle. Although I do hunt with it, it's not what I would consider a "traditional" hunting rifle. It's not made for stalking around with in the bush. Also, you're correct; most shots on deer (especially around here) are made at 150m and less. You don't need a sub-moa rifle for that.
I can't agree more. I have to say, my rifle isn't exactly the best thing for hunting in bush like this; I'd more like to hunt with an Enfield or a K98.
I agree. I personally am not a fan of lever actions, but why does that matter whatsoever? If you like lever actions, then by all means, like lever actions. To each his own.
And if you guys want to make a so-called "tactical" lever action club, go for it. I personally think it's a goofy idea, but why does my opinion matter? If you'd have fun with it, go for it; that's what this is about.
By definition, they both have a "tactical" application; they just have two different types of applications. The Savage and Remington "tactical" is a "sniper" kind of tactical, and classifying a Marlin as such would be kind of silly. However, levers can easily be used for shorter-range, off-hand snap shooting, and classifying a Savage or Remington as such would also be silly.
Last but not least, have fun! And for you lever guys: why not check out the fun shoot we have in the precision rifle thread? It's not exactly lever-geared shooting, but why not join the fun?
-Rohann
Ah, the old "my #### is bigger than your ####..."Rohann said:
I think you missed my point... I've got rifles that are capable beyond 300 too,
(actually, a few
)hell my 338 weighs allmost 11 lbs with the burris on it... I shot two deer with it offhand this year... It would have been a mess easier had I been laying down on my belly.
Do I hear excuses???
Stand up and shoot like a man... "tactical" doesnt allways afford you the opportunity for a perfect rest... A marlin is a perfect home defense/tactical rifle that is more akin to double duty than a "tactical" boltaction...
I'd feel as comfortable carrying a 5 shot marlin 45-70 as i would with a 5 shot 12 guage in a defense/entry role. Personally, I think the lever is a faster action... But hey, thats just my opinion.
yet a duckgun is instantly "tactical" as soon as you paint the stock black, or have a barrel shorter than 24 inches...
Dont take this personal, but I find it funny how black rifle guys are so touchy as to what can be called "tactical". Sometimes they're not black at all
I guess your Entitled to your opinion of what the word "tactical" means but the reality is that most dont seem to agree with your thinking. Rohann, one day, you'll truly understand what the term defines, and you'll realize that anything can be tactical.
Literally anything...
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Rohann said:
I'm just too old to lug all that unwanted weight around... I hunt on foot, and I log 5 to 15km's in a full day' hunt. I imagine if I quaded it and a had a swivel mount on the handlebars I'd be ok...
My moose hunt last year I was the only one hoofing it, I got my moose after three long days. Sore legs from hiking up and down hills, and going through the thick bush. I saw 4 moose and shot one.
Other fellows that camped near me had quads and motorbikes and never took their butts off them, they got nothing. Everytime I heard one of their engines I'd stop in the bush and I'd watch deer, bear and elk sneeking away from the edges of the roads towards deeper bush were I was...
So the short answer is: I like to walk and I dont want to carry too much weight!
Troutseeker
P.S. I am drafting a few t-shirt design ideas.
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