Firearm BS thread

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I've got 3 lever guns; a Pre-64 (.32 spl)& a Post-64 Winchester (30-30) and a Pre-Remington Marlin (.35)
The Winchesters point faster, but the Marlin's more accurate.
I've also got an old Marlin 81 .22 that's my squirrel gun that is a very accurate plinker and will eat anything you feed it in short, long, or long rifle.


Edit- I've even used the .22 to gather kindling when we're winter camping.

 

I don’t have any major complaints about marlin besides the trigger mechanism in my 3030. I just like the overall feel and experience of the Winchester

 

Tried my hand at sponge painting a spare tikka stock I had, going to for sure do a light colored undercoat next time.

 

Did Marlin do something at some point?

 

They were bought some years ago, and the quality changed (not for the good.)

Unfortunately.

A Marlin 39A was the first rifle I ever shot as a kid. The old ones were great guns.

 

Yeah, that's why I said Pre-Remington, which is still somehow bad. I don't get it...

 

Barrels are stamped either JM or Rem. I've seen reviews of the newest manufactured Marlins and they fixed a lot of issues but the pre-Rem's still better it seems.

I'm getting a lever action to basically hit the range before deer season and then shoot one deer per year and that's it really.

 

If you are getting a lever action, look at Henry's.

Slick-smooth action, and accurate.

 

I just wish Henry would make a few gate load models and not only the tube load.

 

I agree.

I shoot mine in competition, so the tube load is not that big of an issue.

In the field, gate load would be nicer.

But the Henry actions are slick! So fun to shoot!

 

Only reason I won't buy one.

 

When I have the spare I want to get the threaded .22 that they offer, and possibly the 17 HMR as well, but it seems like everytime I have spare dollars they go towards AR parts or suppressors.
But I won’t buy their centerfire models as much as I really want one because of the tube load.

 

Not really seeing any good/current ammo threads, so I'll ask here amongst the BS...

What do you .38 special guys run for ammo in a range/plinking scenario?
I'm in need of a case or four, and am stuck on what to get...
Geco, CCI Blazer, and Privi PPU keep showing up on ammoseek as what I'd want to order, but I've read some bad reviews on the Geco stuff, from a while back (like this).

Just looking for some first-hand experience on some affordable rounds...

 

Been itching for a revolver. Never owned one. Shot a few.

What direction should I head for a first revolver??

 

Depends on what you’re looking for.
My personal preferences are S&W 686+ 6” barrel in 357 Mag, or S&W model 19 classic.

 

$450
FS: Leupold Vari-x iii 6.5-20 x40mm AO Target turrets

Good condition, some light scope marks as seen in the pictures, glass is Excellent, fine duplex reticle, adjustable objective 50yards to infinity, tall target turrets, gloss black, target turret caps included

 

Quite possibly the cutest li’l 22 this side of a Crikett, and not a bad deal at $270 for a 10/22 Takedown Lite with all the fixuns.

 

KGmade is right down the road from me, you need one of this integrals for it.

 

I work with a suppressor company, so there will be a can on here at some point. I hear the govt. shutdown added to the already lengthy wait time for stamps.