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Unlicensed Dremel · August 19, 2014, 06:25 PM

*would NOT extract....

Update: Well, my decision is yes, to get another rifle (was there really any doubt?), but "none of the above" as to the choice - at least not the two choices I initially presented.

Instead I'm going with choice #4 (my 2nd "dark horse"), which is the Marlin 1895 SBL, in .45-70. Not super-light, but if I take the rail off, I believe it will be closer to 7.0 lbs than 8.0 or 7.5 lbs - not light but light *enough*... and plenty of oomph for durn near anything. A good 125-yard PBR.

But if I can find a smokin deal on an FS in 6.5x55 or a 336Y while I'm looking for one with straight sights and good wood fit, I might change course here - tough call.

August 19, 2014, 06:25 PM	#24
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	would NOT extract.... Update: Well, my decision is yes, to get another rifle (was there really any doubt?), but "none of the above" as to the choice - at least not the two choices I initially presented. Instead I'm going with choice #4 (my 2nd "dark horse"), which is the Marlin 1895 SBL, in .45-70. Not super-light, but if I take the rail off, I believe it will be closer to 7.0 lbs than 8.0 or 7.5 lbs - not light but light enough*... and plenty of oomph for durn near anything. A good 125-yard PBR. But if I can find a smokin deal on an FS in 6.5x55 or a 336Y while I'm looking for one with straight sights and good wood fit, I might change course here - tough call.