Guide gun

MDS · February 8, 2013, 02:48 AM

I tend to over read about guns I'm interested in. Curious to hear from people who have the newer Marlin Guide gun in 45-70. What's been your experience?
I read some mixed reviews from the Remington made Marlins.

radom · February 8, 2013, 06:24 AM

Me I hate the things as it a 30-30 gun modified to shoot 45-70 vs a real 1895. A 6 pound 50-70 kicks less.

EMN89 · February 8, 2013, 07:01 AM

I have a new marlin 1895 gbl that my girlfriend got me for Christmas and I am very happy with it.

mehavey · February 8, 2013, 07:31 AM

For the Pro's (many), and the Con's (few), see here:
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...8&postcount=13

MDS · February 8, 2013, 12:24 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Most of what I hear is pretty positive. I'm looking at the basic 1895G Pretty sweet looking rifle.

The Great Mahoo · February 8, 2013, 03:44 PM

I picked up an 1895 guide (stainless) a few years back. It's one of my favorite rifles. I haven't shot it in some time now, but remember the recoil being awful on the bench, but very manageable when fired while standing.

One thing is for sure; I won't be trading/selling it anytime soon.

Jerry45 · February 8, 2013, 04:54 PM

Trigger sucked. 6.5 Lbs. and gritty as hell. Put a Wild West Trigger http://www.midwayusa.com/find?userSe...d+west+trigger in it, dropped it to 2.5 Lbs. and smooth as silk. Put a 0-4 x 22 scope on it. Worked up a flat shooting load from 50 to 100 yards with a 300 gr. bullet and I absolutely love this rifle.

Bowdog · February 8, 2013, 05:01 PM

Got one in .450 Marlin. Put on ghost rings rear and new post front. Love it . A bear and two hogs do not

GeauxTide · February 8, 2013, 08:48 PM

I got the standard 1895 in December because that's all that was available. The stock is thicker and the rifle is .5# heavier. Skinner Sights and KickEZE make it real comfortable with 405s @1600. As far a quality, the fit, finish, and action are as smooth as my 70s vintage 39Mountie.

barnbwt · February 8, 2013, 10:45 PM

Well, the one I checked out at the LGS the other day had ~5lb lever pull that was gritty as all-get-out. The kicker was that the lever hadn't been smoothed. The corners of the loop cutout hadn't been deburred! Talk about OW! when you touch off a 45-70!

I racked it once, and was all, "why did that hurt a little just now?"

TCB

Edward429451 · February 10, 2013, 09:56 AM

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The corners of the loop cutout hadn't been deburred! Talk about OW! when you touch off a 45-70!

Even deburred, the factory lever is too small and needs replaced with a big loop. Ahhh, comfort. That Happy Trigger from WWG turns a good rifle into a great rifle.

X 2 Deer with mine.

m&p45acp10+1 · February 10, 2013, 02:20 PM

I have one it shoots better than I can milk it for so far.

SR420 · February 10, 2013, 03:04 PM

My Marlin was built early in 2008, I sent it to Dave @ Clements Custom Guns for some custom work in 2009... it's a keeper

MDS · February 10, 2013, 05:23 PM

Sweet, what did you have done?

AK103K · February 10, 2013, 07:49 PM

I just got one about a month ago. Its a plain old 1895G.

The action was a little rough, and most of that is where the notch in the bolt for the firing pin disconnect hangs up on the hammer as it passes over it. I filed the hammer some and smoothed it out with some emery and it seems to be a good bit smoother, but still hangs a little at the same spot. A Winchester it aint.

I also removed the recoil pad and fitted a butt plate to it. Fits much better now, and with no hang ups shouldering.

Shooting wise, it shoots pretty good. Im waiting on a Skinner rear sight for it right now. Will probably replace the front sight with an XS I have that came with my Trappers Ghost Ring once the peep gets here. The factory sights, both front and rear are a little lacking.

I mostly shoot 300 grain LRNFP over 14.0 grains of Trail Boss at around 1200fps, and its a soft, fun shooter.

SR420 · February 11, 2013, 10:10 AM

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MDS Sweet, what did you have done?

Thanks!
I installed the new sights, scout optic rail and recoil pad.

Clements performed the following work:

+2 extended mag tube
4.0 lb trigger job
Aluminum follower
Stock bedding
Re-crown barrel
Stainless DC lever

February 8, 2013, 02:48 AM	#1
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	Guide gun I tend to over read about guns I'm interested in. Curious to hear from people who have the newer Marlin Guide gun in 45-70. What's been your experience? I read some mixed reviews from the Remington made Marlins.

February 8, 2013, 03:44 PM	#6
The Great Mahoo Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,269	I picked up an 1895 guide (stainless) a few years back. It's one of my favorite rifles. I haven't shot it in some time now, but remember the recoil being awful on the bench, but very manageable when fired while standing. One thing is for sure; I won't be trading/selling it anytime soon. __________________ “There are three reasons to own a gun. To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face.” - Krusty the Clown

February 8, 2013, 04:54 PM	#7
Jerry45 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Posts: 890	Trigger sucked. 6.5 Lbs. and gritty as hell. Put a Wild West Trigger http://www.midwayusa.com/find?userSe...d+west+trigger in it, dropped it to 2.5 Lbs. and smooth as silk. Put a 0-4 x 22 scope on it. Worked up a flat shooting load from 50 to 100 yards with a 300 gr. bullet and I absolutely love this rifle. __________________ Guns are not dangerous! People are! RKBA! Last edited by Jerry45; February 8, 2013 at 05:02 PM.

February 8, 2013, 10:45 PM	#10
barnbwt Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Posts: 1,085	Well, the one I checked out at the LGS the other day had ~5lb lever pull that was gritty as all-get-out. The kicker was that the lever hadn't been smoothed. The corners of the loop cutout hadn't been deburred! Talk about OW! when you touch off a 45-70! I racked it once, and was all, "why did that hurt a little just now?" TCB __________________ "I don't believe that the men of the distant past were any wiser than we are today. But it does seem that their science and technology were able to accomplish much grander things." -- Alex Rosewater

February 10, 2013, 02:20 PM	#12
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	I have one it shoots better than I can milk it for so far. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

February 8, 2013, 06:24 AM	#2
radom Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 1,353	Me I hate the things as it a 30-30 gun modified to shoot 45-70 vs a real 1895. A 6 pound 50-70 kicks less.

February 8, 2013, 07:01 AM	#3
EMN89 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 136	I have a new marlin 1895 gbl that my girlfriend got me for Christmas and I am very happy with it.

February 8, 2013, 07:31 AM	#4
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,883	For the Pro's (many), and the Con's (few), see here: http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...8&postcount=13

February 8, 2013, 12:24 PM	#5
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	Thanks for the feedback. Most of what I hear is pretty positive. I'm looking at the basic 1895G Pretty sweet looking rifle.

February 8, 2013, 05:01 PM	#8
Bowdog Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2010 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 112	Got one in .450 Marlin. Put on ghost rings rear and new post front. Love it . A bear and two hogs do not

February 8, 2013, 08:48 PM	#9
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	I got the standard 1895 in December because that's all that was available. The stock is thicker and the rifle is .5# heavier. Skinner Sights and KickEZE make it real comfortable with 405s @1600. As far a quality, the fit, finish, and action are as smooth as my 70s vintage 39Mountie.

February 10, 2013, 03:04 PM	#13
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	My Marlin was built early in 2008, I sent it to Dave @ Clements Custom Guns for some custom work in 2009... it's a keeper __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

February 10, 2013, 05:23 PM	#14
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	Sweet, what did you have done?

February 10, 2013, 07:49 PM	#15
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	I just got one about a month ago. Its a plain old 1895G. The action was a little rough, and most of that is where the notch in the bolt for the firing pin disconnect hangs up on the hammer as it passes over it. I filed the hammer some and smoothed it out with some emery and it seems to be a good bit smoother, but still hangs a little at the same spot. A Winchester it aint. I also removed the recoil pad and fitted a butt plate to it. Fits much better now, and with no hang ups shouldering. Shooting wise, it shoots pretty good. Im waiting on a Skinner rear sight for it right now. Will probably replace the front sight with an XS I have that came with my Trappers Ghost Ring once the peep gets here. The factory sights, both front and rear are a little lacking. I mostly shoot 300 grain LRNFP over 14.0 grains of Trail Boss at around 1200fps, and its a soft, fun shooter.

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