11/2/2022 0 Comments 45 70 thumper![]() No, the popularity of the 1895 didn’t really have anything to do with the western expansion or the cowboy age at all. 30-30 grossly outsold it (and justly so.) It arrived too late in the game for that as well, and the cartridge the great rifle fired was simply out of date by the time the model 336 came out. After all, there were less than 100 American Bison free-ranging by the time the first Marlin 1895 was produced. With the right bullet, such as those by Garret Cartridges, the Marlin 1895CB is well capable of ethically taking any animal on Earth.Īlthough the Marlin 1895 shot a buffalo-killing cartridge, it was never one of the buffalo guns. In this firearm, like the 1895CB, the old workhorse can launch a 320 gr bullet at 1,900 fps, easily surpassing the 3,000 ft/lbs of energy mark, and quite a bit more. #45 70 THUMPER MANUALS#Somewhere not quite to that level are the “strong lever actions.” The example of the “strong lever action” in most manuals is the Marlin 1895, made after the 1948 model 336 changes. I can tell you from personal experience, a lightweight Ruger No 1 (7 lbs naked) loaded and fired at this level takes meat on both ends. 45-70 Government has been loaded to produce 4,000 ft/lbs of muzzle energy. 1, probably the strongest action ever created for a hunting rifle. At this pressure level, generating 1,600 ft/lbs of muzzle energy, the cartridge is capable of taking any game animal in the western hemisphere.Īt the far opposite end of the spectrum, you have the Ruger No. Most reloading manuals will have a “weak” action section, like the Trapdoor Springfield. The practically ancient black powder cartridge is really at least two, and more like three different cartridges, depending on the firearm it’s used in. 45-70 load is about the only government I like. If you are reading reloading data about the modern lever action Marlin, this action is what they are referring to. 45-70 Government caliber and released in 1972. The new 1895 is simply a Model 336, enlarged for the old. As opposed to the old model, this allows the 336 to have a good deal more metal surrounding it, and at the same time allows for single round loading. Image courtesy JWT for That open receiver housed a round bolt with a corresponding cut for it to travel through the receiver. If you see a big oblong cut-out on the right side of the receiver, it’s a post ’48 model. It’s pretty easy to tell the 19th century Marlins from the later versions. The 36 then became the 336 we are all now so familiar with. That’s because the heart of the Marlin lever action center fire rifles changed quite a bit in 1948, with the Marlin 36. Normally you want to go 0.100 over bore diameter.Image courtesy JWT for The mid-20th century Marlin is not the original late 19th century Marlin. However, you can slug your bore and we can size some larger on our next run if you need them larger. 309 is a bit too small for 30/30, but wasn't sure. (406) 883-1899On 1:03 PM, Will wrote: I'm pretty sure RN is a real bad choice for 30/30 with a tube magazine. It should work get with the right powder and load. 32 caliber cast bullet such as your 100 Grain RNFP because that's best for 30/30 bores. 30 caliber 165 grain RNFP for a light plinker or bunny hunting using Trail Boss powder. So what I need from you fine folks is suggestions for where to start! I’ve never done much casting but as anyone who sees my random posts, I like learning new things and have always wanted to give it a go so maybe this would be a good opportunity to start? Or maybe it is better to use a smaller grain factory offering?Īny help or insight would be appreciated. Having some hunting loads for a whitetail while also having some small game loads would open up its usage for me and also make a nifty genera woods gun I think. So, I’m thinking it would be cool to do as I’ve read and come up with a light load for it that won’t tear up bunny’s and grouse and could be used for fall turkeys of opportunity. I do however really like the little carbine (we inherited it from my late FIL) and like to bring it throughout the year because it is handy.and who doesn’t love leverguns? ![]() It doesn’t get the love it deserves as most of my hunting is on open sparecly timbered mountains for deer and elk and my 308 is better suited for that. Ok guys, after reading the current 30-30 plinking thread as well as past “light load” threads have rekindled my previous desire to use my 94 Trapper more. ![]()
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