This should help the BSA (Bore Size Average)

[muleman]

My new to me Marlin 1895 in 45-70. She is all decked out to go pig hunting! 8)

I put a 2x7 Redfield with the accurange reticle - just about perfect for aim points at 100,150,200 and 250 yards. The rail mounted on the magazine is by Wild West Guns and mounts a light or laser perfectly.
Thump City!

 

[DrMike]

Great looking rig. Here, piggy, piggy, piggy! That should up your BSA somewhat.

 

[SJB358]

Very cool rifle Scott. That'll do you good.

 

[JD338]

Nice!!!

That is just a fun gun that is a joy to carry.
Maybe put a big loop lever on it and you will have the perfect thumper.

JD338

 

[Kodiak]

Nice hog gun :grin: !

Some piggy somewhere is in for alota hurt :shock: .

 

[gerry]

Really nice gun and the scope is perfect for it too.

 

[FOTIS]

Sweet set up!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[257 Ackley]

Muleman -
What bullet and load data you decided on?

 

[muleman]

Thanks guys!
257 - What I've got loaded right now is the Hornaday 300gr Fp over 50gr of IMR4198. I'll use this load for sight in and to get a feel for the gun. It's been 20 years since I've used a lever gun. I've got two boxes of 300gr Sierras and a box of Speer 350gr HOT-CORS. I also have some nickel cases that are calling for the 300gr C/T's. I still need to do formal load work for this thumper.
I just finished stocking and bedding my .257AI it came out really well - I'll try to post a pict of it tonight.
Scott

 

[JD338]

Scott,

The 300 gr BST shoots very well with 59.0 grs H322 from my 1895 Guide gun. MV is 2050 fos and .400" accuracy.

JD338

 

[muleman]

JD,
Have you ever tried H335 in your Marlin? I've got an eight pounder sitting on my shelf.
Scott

 

[SJB358]

Scott, H335 is a classic powder for the 45-70. There are tons of loads around for it. I have not used it. I have ran IMR4198, H4198 and RL7. Thus far, have been excellent. If I had that much H335, I would make use of it. It fits well in the 45-70 for just about all the bullets. You are lucky to have such a hammer! Scotty

 

[Woodycreek]

Nice 1895! I really like the stuff that Wild West Guns makes for the Marlins. Guess I will have to call them and order a light rail for mine.

 

[SJB358]

Nice 1895! I really like the stuff that Wild West Guns makes for the Marlins. Guess I will have to call them and order a light rail for mine.

And so it begins!

 

[jmad_81]

Now that is a sexy weapon!

Are you guys including rimfires and/or muzzle loaders in your BSA?

 

[DrMike]

Nope! Can't count muzzle loaders and rimfires would jinx all of us. Only centre fire rifles count. :twisted: I do believe we make up the rules as we go, however. :shock:

 

[jmad_81]

I'm suprised we haven't had a velocity average yet.

 

[BK]

I'm not. But then I have no smoke poles and a fair number of RFs.