new toy

[303carbine]

I picked up a nice little Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70, I hope tomorrow is a nice day. It's time to send some big slugs down range. The barrel is only 18.5 inches long, I hope I don't burn my nose hairs off.

 

[crazy_davey]

Man, these things are selling like wildfire

 

[303carbine]

This one was on the EE forum for about 3 minutes.....I pm'ed and said "I will take it".............end of story.

 

[crazy_davey]

Ya, I have been thinking of selling mine lately. I am sure it would sell fast around here, but in the end I would probably regret it.

 

[303carbine]

gg

Hey Davey, is yours a stainless guide gun ?? If it is I will give you some cash and my blued version......

 

[crazy_davey]

Hey Davey, is yours a stainless guide gun ?? If it is I will give you some cash and my blued version......

Nope, just the blued GG. I traded it for a .357 Ruger GP100 a year or so back. I have had some fun with it but it doesnt turn my crank all that much(allthough it is a great rifle to carry in the bush). I like the 22" Marlin that I own and would happily make a trade for another plus some cash or an 1895 Cowboy with the 26" octogon barrel.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I picked up a nice little Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70, I hope tomorrow is a nice day. It's time to send some big slugs down range. The barrel is only 18.5 inches long, I hope I don't burn my nose hairs off.

Way to go guy!!! What say you, me & hs4570 get out to the range for a
'.45-70 shoot?

 

[sealhunter]

What is the verdict on the new gun!!????!!

 

[303carbine]

45-70 Gg

Got back from the range a short time ago, the stubby Marlin shoots into 1.5 inches at 100 yards.
420 grain GC cast bullets over 40 grains of IMR 4198, this load get your attention but it's not nasty to shoot.

 

[Win94]

I sold mine last year and am sure glas i was ble to pick one up a couple weeks ago. I will never be without a guidegun. The .45-70 is so versatile.