Big Squeeze
Handloader
- May 29, 2007
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For some further fun and some more variety, other than the bolt action, I will be seeking out a lever action rifle.
I have never owned a lever rifle. I been comparing and handling the BLR pistol grip (takedown) chambered in the 450 Marlin and the Marlin chambered in the 45-70 in different lengths.
What I`m looking to find out is;
Which action and rifle is going to offer the best OVERALL dependability and strength? I did read somewhere on another site that Marlin had some firing pin problems. Any problems with your BLR`s?
The BLR seems to have the advantage here with a strong bolt
action design which is operated by a lever, which seems to be
smoother than the Marlin.
Which in your opinion is better? The Marlin`s tubular loading or the BLR`s detachable box loading? Can use the pointed spitzers in the BLR.
450 Marlin vs 45-70?.....Even though the factory ammo choices for the 45-70 is more abundant, 450 Marlin components are readily available for the reloader, as I will be reloading.
The BLR offers the optional scout scope set-up on the barrel.
According to Browning the BLR offers the take-down version for easier storage without losing zero, because the scout scope is mounted to the seperating barrel which includes the chamber.........No eye relief issues due to recoil with a scout scope.
In comparing the shorter 37" Marlin Guide gun with the 3" longer 40" BLR, I find little to no difference in the overall ease of handiness, shouldering speed or carry ability. Both are listed with the same weight of 7 lbs....I do however find the pistol grip to be MORE comfortable, wrist friendly and more natural than the straight grip!
Barrel quality differences? Your thoughts?
If possible, setting personal styling and caliber preferences aside, (leave that to me); which rifle would you go with, for overall action strength, long term dependability and which one of the two, in your opinion, would offer more and/or better advantages?
OK you lever hounds and afficionados! Here ya go!
I have never owned a lever rifle. I been comparing and handling the BLR pistol grip (takedown) chambered in the 450 Marlin and the Marlin chambered in the 45-70 in different lengths.
What I`m looking to find out is;
Which action and rifle is going to offer the best OVERALL dependability and strength? I did read somewhere on another site that Marlin had some firing pin problems. Any problems with your BLR`s?
The BLR seems to have the advantage here with a strong bolt
action design which is operated by a lever, which seems to be
smoother than the Marlin.
Which in your opinion is better? The Marlin`s tubular loading or the BLR`s detachable box loading? Can use the pointed spitzers in the BLR.
450 Marlin vs 45-70?.....Even though the factory ammo choices for the 45-70 is more abundant, 450 Marlin components are readily available for the reloader, as I will be reloading.
The BLR offers the optional scout scope set-up on the barrel.
According to Browning the BLR offers the take-down version for easier storage without losing zero, because the scout scope is mounted to the seperating barrel which includes the chamber.........No eye relief issues due to recoil with a scout scope.
In comparing the shorter 37" Marlin Guide gun with the 3" longer 40" BLR, I find little to no difference in the overall ease of handiness, shouldering speed or carry ability. Both are listed with the same weight of 7 lbs....I do however find the pistol grip to be MORE comfortable, wrist friendly and more natural than the straight grip!
Barrel quality differences? Your thoughts?
If possible, setting personal styling and caliber preferences aside, (leave that to me); which rifle would you go with, for overall action strength, long term dependability and which one of the two, in your opinion, would offer more and/or better advantages?
OK you lever hounds and afficionados! Here ya go!
