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Remington 700 fluted 26" barrel in 223. Two of us in the deer stand with walkie talkies to communicate with other hunters on the lease. An accurate rangefinder. Three way conversation to discuss...

My son killed an 8 point buck with his 45 acp 1911 with one shot . It was a throung in through and the deer droped on spot. He was only about 19 at the time but a responsable hunter and the buck...

Back when I taught a few NRA shooting classes, we would take normal shooters rest sandbag and shoot it with a 357 revolver (most any factory jacketed 357 bullet we had on hand) and it would not...

Awesome!

If you want to mount a scope this is a good option....Barrel Mount

http://skinnersights.com/barrel_mount_6.html

I am not sure but if I remember right the older Marlin 444 has a 1-38 twist rate.
As I understand it, they were very versitle for trick/survival loads like ball and multiball rounds.

Awesome looking rig! Makes me want to face down a charging lion. lol

Thanks TXGunNut,

There are so many good choices and I suppose that is a good problem to have.
It is all in good fun. I am sure the 45-70 or 444 would cover any need above the 357 in a carbine. ...

"Back in the day I loved to handload for the 44mag./44 special for my revolvers."

My 44's are long gone but I found it to be a most versital pistol cartridge. I had opertunity to shoot a Marlin...

It is one thing to speculate but that's much different than on hands experience.
I have no experience whatsoever with 45 Colt in a carbine, so I appreciate hearing from someone who does.

Thanks

I am thinking 45 Colt in 1894 CB with 1 in 38 twist would be awesome. I am not sure but I think Marlin changed from 1 in 16 twist to 1 in 38 in 2009. May be a Remington not JB gun. I really don't...

Considering quality, strength, rate of twist (16-32) , Ballard or microgroove rifling, barrel length, bore diameter,..... make, model?

Some talk about the Navy (Rossi) Model 92, as being strong...

I have about decided to go with a 45 Colt for my big bore levergun. I am going to put it off until after the first of the year, so I have lots time to decide.

What's a 38-55....My Dumb!

"The 45-70 and 444 are indeed versatile but the pistol cartridges will cover a substantial part of that territory for less fuss and expense."

Thanks,
The 45-70 or 444 may be a little ambitious...

I have been using Flitz Metal Polish to clean my revolvers/pistols in and out for years. (rifles also) I shoot a lot of lead, both soft and hard.

I may be doing it all wrong but lead and Unique...

Thanks for the great input everyone.

This is going to be a very hard choice for me because I honestly want to keep my guns to a minimum. This may be a getting older thing. I want what I want and...

I like 5gr-5.5gr 231 with 200gr-230gr SWC. ... Great Critter-Getter Loads!

You did good...thanks

If I remember right, the Browning BLR lever mechanism is rack and pinion.

Winchester 9422 lr.......early 1970's production
Winchester 9422 M.... early 1970's production
Winchester 94 30-30... pre 1964 production
Marlin 1894 .357 CSS... JB production
All early...

I had one of these early BLR's in 358 Winchester (all steel receiver) and loved it. One thing I remember, it was not punishing on the shoulder like some short barreled 308 bolt rifles.

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I am thinking there is no need to full length resize 444 Marlin or 45-70 and they could be neck sized only, which should make quick work of resizing cases.

The 45-70 is such a great versatile...

Yes, my first love....30-30 WFC There was I time, I could not reason why the need for anything more powerful. We were dead eye shots at 100 yards open sights.

However, today I would probably...

Thinking about a Big Brother...

I don't hunt anymore but it could happen, so I am thinking good to have a "Big Bore Levergun". Back in the day I loved to handload for the 44mag./44 special for...