At the range, with the Marlin 1895

[Guy Miner]

Spent some time at the rifle range yesterday, checking the zero and getting some practice with my 45-70 Marlin 1895. It's the standard model with the 22" barrel. This one was made during the Remington years but has always been an accurate and reliable rifle. I've got a little 2.5x Leupold on it, in quick detach rings. Replaced the Marlin sights with a barrel mounted Skinner peep sight, and a Skinner front sight as well.

Handload is the 350 grain Hornady RNSP over enough IMR 3031 to churn up about 2,000 fps. I hadn't shot those powerful loads in a while. The roar & recoil brought a grin to my face, as did the accuracy. Normally I shoot mild cast lead bullet handloads from this rifle. Again with the sinus clearing loads yesterday. Dang!

Heading to Idaho for a spring bear hunt, and wanted to be sure that the rifle and I are both ready.

Regards, Guy

 

[DrMike]

Almost all lever guns put a grin on the chin of the shooter when they are torched off, and a look of envy on those standing nearby.

 

[sako2]

My friend just bought 1 on Saturday.

 

[salmonchaser]

I’ve yet to put a scope on my 1895, ruminating on doing so. I’ve skinner sights as well but am intrigued by the barrel mounted option. Good luck on your bear hunt.

 

[FOTIS]

I love these guns. I use to own one a while back. Now I own a Winchester 1886 in 45-90.

 

[JD338]

I love these guns. I use to own one a while back. Now I own a Winchester 1886 in 45-90.

My Marlin 1895G guide gun....
I bought it from Fotis.

JD338

 

[RL338]

Judging by the pile of empties you must be breathing pretty clear today
Idaho bear , you’ve been warned.

 

[KinleyWater]

Boy, you are in for a treat, Guy. Love the rifle, too.

 

[Guy Miner]

My Marlin 1895G guide gun....
I bought it from Fotis.

JD338

We ought to start a club "I bought something from Fotis"

I belong....

Guy

 

[flyingagg]

Spent some time at the rifle range yesterday, checking the zero and getting some practice with my 45-70 Marlin 1895. It's the standard model with the 22" barrel. This one was made during the Remington years but has always been an accurate and reliable rifle. I've got a little 2.5x Leupold on it, in quick detach rings. Replaced the Marlin sights with a barrel mounted Skinner peep sight, and a Skinner front sight as well.

Handload is the 350 grain Hornady RNSP over enough IMR 3031 to churn up about 2,000 fps. I hadn't shot those powerful loads in a while. The roar & recoil brought a grin to my face, as did the accuracy. Normally I shoot mild cast lead bullet handloads from this rifle. Again with the sinus clearing loads yesterday. Dang!

Heading to Idaho for a spring bear hunt, and wanted to be sure that the rifle and I are both ready.

Regards, Guy

Beautiful rifle/setop
I love those, but had to settle for a marrlin 336c in 30-30. I have been put on a strict firearm diet last three years.

 

[JD338]

We ought to start a club "I bought something from Fotis"

I belong....

Guy

+1 Guy.
I bought the Marlin 1895G 45-70 and Weatherby Mark V 416 Bee from Fotis.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

+1 Guy.
I bought the Marlin 1895G 45-70 and Weatherby Mark V 416 Bee from Fotis.

JD338

I think those 260 grain .375" Accubonds you got from me were from Fotis. They've bounced from Wyoming to Washington to you!

Guy

 

[JD338]

I think those 260 grain .375" Accubonds you got from me were from Fotis. They've bounced from Wyoming to Washington to you!

Guy

That's funny Guy.

JD338

 

[Joec7651]

I have the exact same rifle and it’s been my absolute favorite since I bought it new on day one. Every rifle I own would go before that one. The lines of a 22” barreled 1895 are beautiful. They are accurate as all get out, strong, and balanced perfectly. And just like a pretty lady they will smack you on the cheek if you don’t pay attention

 

[FOTIS]

I think those 260 grain .375" Accubonds you got from me were from Fotis. They've bounced from Wyoming to Washington to you!

Guy

Lol

 

[ShadeTree]

Good stuff Guy. Always fun to do some shooting and that part of life just wouldn't seem right without at least one of the lever rifles of some sort in the mix.

 

[bdbrown66]

We ought to start a club "I bought something from Fotis"

I belong....

Guy

I'm a member. FOTIS is just the QC department for the rest of us.

 

[Alderman]

I inherited a couple of Marlins in 25-20 and 444.
The 45-70 is a great fit in that format.

 

[TexasLife]

I was lucky enough to win a 45-70 in a 4H raffle (SBL) and then bought a 2nd 45-70 (CB 26") as so not to be alone. If I can't have 2, then I'll never own just 1 of any cartridge.

 

[NYDAN]

Spent some time at the rifle range yesterday, checking the zero and getting some practice with my 45-70 Marlin 1895. It's the standard model with the 22" barrel. This one was made during the Remington years but has always been an accurate and reliable rifle. I've got a little 2.5x Leupold on it, in quick detach rings. Replaced the Marlin sights with a barrel mounted Skinner peep sight, and a Skinner front sight as well.

Handload is the 350 grain Hornady RNSP over enough IMR 3031 to churn up about 2,000 fps. I hadn't shot those powerful loads in a while. The roar & recoil brought a grin to my face, as did the accuracy. Normally I shoot mild cast lead bullet handloads from this rifle. Again with the sinus clearing loads yesterday. Dang!

Heading to Idaho for a spring bear hunt, and wanted to be sure that the rifle and I are both ready.

Regards, Guy

Guy, it is great to see you out and about, enjoying life and shooting firearms after your heart issues. Dan