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Anybody else watched it and now want a 1895 Marlin? Same gun that was in Jurassic World as well.

It's a great movie as well for those that have not seen it.

I used to have a 1895xlr and have been wanting another 45-70 for awhile and that shorter barrel 1895 (18.5") may be it.

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I’ve always wanted one of the shorter 1895’s. I think they’re just right for a tracking gun.

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Wind river was a real good movie but neither made me want one though it would be handy

Fit the WR movie much better than dinosaurs


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Originally Posted By: Sneaky
I’ve always wanted one of the shorter 1895’s. I think they’re just right for a tracking gun.


I think the shorter barrel is the way to go. It's not a long range round anyways and so why not do the compact gun.

I just like lever actions so I couldn't help but like it.

Of course I need one too. A brush gun in the southern high plains is a necessity peep

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Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
Wind river was a real good movie but neither made me want one though it would be handy

Fit the WR movie much better than dinosaurs



Agreed. I didn't realize it was in Jurassic until I searched the gun to see what model it was.

I was impressed with Wind River on the gun side of things for a movie. Yeah they exaggerated the power of the rifle but the gun safety part at the beginning was pretty good.

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And that dude was rocking some Turnpike while loading bullets

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Originally Posted By: z71dustin
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I’ve always wanted one of the shorter 1895’s. I think they’re just right for a tracking gun.


I think the shorter barrel is the way to go. It's not a long range round anyways and so why not do the compact gun.

I just like lever actions so I couldn't help but like it.

Of course I need one too. A brush gun in the southern high plains is a necessity peep


Of course. I always thought Marlin was pretty sharp to notice what people were doing with their rifles and followed suit to meet demand.

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They love them on the Alaskan peninsula. Compact, powerful, 7 rounds.


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I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


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Originally Posted By: Nogalus Prairie
They love them on the Alaskan peninsula. Compact, powerful, 7 rounds.


From what I understand, that was the main group of people modifying the originals that spurred Marlin to offer it as a factory option.

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They love them on the Alaskan peninsula. Compact, powerful, 7 rounds.


From what I understand, that was the main group of people modifying the originals that spurred Marlin to offer it as a factory option.


Yes. Short barrel, enlarged lever loop for gloved hand, stainless, easy to acquire sight/bead, etc.


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I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


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Had one long before WR movie, I lived next to the WRIR and a short 45-70 has a calming effect on you in BEAR country. Mine is the Alaskan CoPilot.

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Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
And that dude was rocking some Turnpike while loading bullets


Heard it, but from what I saw the song didn't make the soundtrack. confused2

Good movie, love the rifle.

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I have a JM stamped Guide Gun (took the rings off so it is now open sights):



I carry it in bear country. With the short barrel (18.5 inch) and open sights it swings better and points faster than anything else I own. Shoots 405 grain Buffalo Bore at 2000 fps - just under 3600 ft-lbs.

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A friend of mine is a gunsmith in Alabama specializing in Ruger Single Action customizations- usually geared for heavy “bear” loads as he likes to go to Alaska and bear hunt. Here’s a nice Marlin 44 rifle he currently has up on GB that would be a good bear country lever.
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Pre-safety, too. I like it.

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The Marlin’s are definitely a nice lever gun, but I’d rather have the Big Horn Armory model 90 Carbine

http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalog/big...a-454-casull-6/


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Originally Posted By: BigPig
The Marlin’s are definitely a nice lever gun, but I’d rather have the Big Horn Armory model 90 Carbine

http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalog/big...a-454-casull-6/


Part of the thing about the Marlin is you can get one fairly cheap. That big horn is nice but it should be at that price.

I'd love to have a 1886 but they aren't cheap either.

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Originally Posted By: BigPig
The Marlin’s are definitely a nice lever gun, but I’d rather have the Big Horn Armory model 90 Carbine

http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalog/big...a-454-casull-6/


I’ve always wanted one of those, but no more than I would use it, it’s hard to justify.

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Originally Posted By: BigPig
The Marlin’s are definitely a nice lever gun, but I’d rather have the Big Horn Armory model 90 Carbine

http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalog/big...a-454-casull-6/


My wife is going to be mad at you for posting that. Gotta get me one of those.


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Originally Posted By: z71dustin
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The Marlin’s are definitely a nice lever gun, but I’d rather have the Big Horn Armory model 90 Carbine

http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalog/big...a-454-casull-6/


Part of the thing about the Marlin is you can get one fairly cheap. That big horn is nice but it should be at that price.

I'd love to have a 1886 but they aren't cheap either.


True. But the 460 & 500 can’t be chambered in a Marlin, therefore you have to get the BigHorn. The Marlins, as good a they are, can’t handle the pressure from either of those rounds


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Originally Posted By: BigPig
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The Marlin’s are definitely a nice lever gun, but I’d rather have the Big Horn Armory model 90 Carbine

http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalog/big...a-454-casull-6/


Part of the thing about the Marlin is you can get one fairly cheap. That big horn is nice but it should be at that price.

I'd love to have a 1886 but they aren't cheap either.


True. But the 460 & 500 can’t be chambered in a Marlin, therefore you have to get the BigHorn. The Marlins, as good a they are, can’t handle the pressure from either of those rounds

I'll take 45-70 over either of those seven days a week.


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Me too.


Originally Posted by Russ79
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.


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Originally Posted By: TexFlip
I'll take 45-70 over either of those seven days a week.


Same here.


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I have no desire for the 460 or 500.

.454 Casull maybe one day and then get a revolver to match but I'll take the 45-70 first.

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Originally Posted By: z71dustin
I have no desire for the 460 or 500.

.454 Casull maybe one day and then get a revolver to match but I'll take the 45-70 first.



It’s not for everybody, but I already hunt with the 460 in a pistol and I like it. I’d have no problem shooting the 460 to 200yards on deer or pigs with proper bullet.


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