Marlin guide gun
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Spike
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I'm in the market for a used Marlin 45/70 guide gun. If anyone has one for sale, please let me know.
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They are hard to find used. I have one in the .450 Marlin and have a list of a half a dozen people trying to buy it from me. All my friends end up shooting it more than me because as soon as I'm not around that is the rifle they grab to go hunting with.
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Hi All:
JeffS
Date 1/31/2006 4:54:31 PM
They are hard to find used. I have one in the .450 Marlin and have a list of a half a dozen people trying to buy it from me. All my friends end up shooting it more than me because as soon as I'm not around that is the rifle they grab to go hunting with.
How do they grab it if you are not around???
CHMA, the recoil from the factory REM loads is TAME. Shooting the 420gr Garrets off the bench is painful. I'd say just short of a 3.5" turkey load. More recoil than my .416 rem, 300gr X with max loads.
CE
JeffS
Date 1/31/2006 4:54:31 PM
They are hard to find used. I have one in the .450 Marlin and have a list of a half a dozen people trying to buy it from me. All my friends end up shooting it more than me because as soon as I'm not around that is the rifle they grab to go hunting with.
How do they grab it if you are not around???
CHMA, the recoil from the factory REM loads is TAME. Shooting the 420gr Garrets off the bench is painful. I'd say just short of a 3.5" turkey load. More recoil than my .416 rem, 300gr X with max loads.
CE
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What is the recoil like with the Guide Gun in 45/70? what would you compare it to? thanks chad
What is the recoil like with the Guide Gun in 45/70? what would you compare it to? thanks chad
I did install a grind to fit recoil pad. Really nice.
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I had the outfitter which is the guide gun in 444 marlin.I sold it to my hunting buddy he was always using it anyways. I still have my 444s. I have an 1894p marlin in 44 magnum with the 16.5 inch barrel.My buddy wants the 44 magnum also but he's not getting this one.
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my 45-70 has the recoil similar to the 30-06 maybe a bit less with my handloads. But, like I mentioned in my previous post, mine is ported which may reduce the felt recoil slightly.
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Wow, I had no idea I would get such a conversation started with a simple question. I have only shot a guide gun once, and I also found the kick to be surprisingly mild (with a factory load). I can tell from posts on other forums that they are pretty popular. Looks like I might have to buck up and buy a new one. Thanks for all the input, guys.