Marlin 1895/Nikon Pro Staff scope combo
#1
Spike
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Marlin 1895/Nikon Pro Staff scope combo
Bought a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 and put a Nikon Pro Staff 3-9x40 with the BDC reticle on it. Took it out this weekend and was amazed at how accurate it is. I am using Hornady Leverevolution in the 325 gr. offerring. Once sighted in, I am consistantly shooting MOA groups with a lever gun. I am amazed, I was always told lever guns were not really accurated but this is proving that wrong.
Only complaint I have is that I need a big loop lever. I have big hands and the standard lever has some sharp edges and when the gun recoils, it is kinda painful on the fingers. ANy suggestions on where to get a big loop lever for a reasonable price?
Only complaint I have is that I need a big loop lever. I have big hands and the standard lever has some sharp edges and when the gun recoils, it is kinda painful on the fingers. ANy suggestions on where to get a big loop lever for a reasonable price?
Last edited by jchpd203; 11-17-2014 at 06:46 AM. Reason: spelling
#2
Why don't you or have a gunsmith file down the sharp edges and re-blue the bare spots. I have an 1895 Marlin guide gun and I shoot the same ammo as you are and I also have big hands, take an extra large glove and I have never had a problem with the lever hurting me because of recoil. Perhaps you aren't gripping the stock hard enough or pulling it into your shoulder enough.
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 749
Brownells has some but are expensive.so does wild west gun.
http://www.wildwestguns.com/products...op-for-marlin/
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...prod16628.aspx
http://www.wildwestguns.com/products...op-for-marlin/
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...prod16628.aspx
#4
Brownells has some but are expensive.so does wild west gun.
http://www.wildwestguns.com/products...op-for-marlin/
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...prod16628.aspx
http://www.wildwestguns.com/products...op-for-marlin/
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...prod16628.aspx
Buy once, cry once. They're worth the cost, even just for a hunting rifle.
Get you a WWG "Happy Trigger" while you're at it. I suppose they're running ~$80 these days, but when I put mine in my rifles, they were the best $65ea I'd ever spent. The wolf spring kit and a reduced power (or simply 'bent' factory) trigger plunger spring will have that Marlin feeling like it was always meant to feel.
#6
I have an 1895 guide gun in .45-70 and its my favorite rifle. A joy to carry and accurate - like you said. Not MOA accuracy like you've stated but plenty accurate for my purposes. I've killed 3 black bear here in PA with it with one shot each. I had a scope on mine too but removed it an put on a Williams FP peep sight. That's all I need and it keeps the weight down. I have a 1895 CB in .45-70 on the way as I type this. Love those guns. I was thinking of getting a big loop for mine also.
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: fairview park oh
Posts: 657
i have a 1895 big loop lever action & is my favorite gun just love it mine sports a leupold 1x4x20 & dead nuts accurate using either hornady 325 ftx which is the leverevolution & also the winchester super x 300 grain hollow point both are excellant bullets i favor the hornady's though one of the best investments i've made going to start reloading my own soon