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  1. 04-23-2016, 07:35 PM #1
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    Good Day at the range with one of my Guide Guns

    I made it to the range again Tuesday with my favorite Guide Gun, a first year (1998) ported 1895G in 45/70. I've scoped all my Guide Guns with 1.5 X 4 scopes for these older eyes. I shot from sitting at the bench off hand, no rest at 50 yards. I went through 20 reloads (H4198 & Remington 300gr HP). I had been considering removing the glass and going back to iron sights however I think I'll leave well enough alone.



    I shot these twenty rounds of 45/70 after shooting most of my 458 Win Mag (H4198 & 500gr Interlocks). I was surprised that I could hold on target with a bit of a sore shoulder.




    Here are some of my Marlin Guide Guns & Outfitters.



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  2. 04-23-2016, 07:55 PM #2
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    With that many Guide Guns I believe I'd at least try one with Iron Sights just to see if I could shoot it?

    Just bet you could if you tried.

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  3. 04-23-2016, 07:59 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by W.R.Buchanan View Post
    With that many Guide Guns I believe I'd at least try one with Iron Sights just to see if I could shoot it?

    Just bet you could if you tried.

    Randy
    Hey Randy, I started off with skinner sights and did well for a few years however diabetes has started to affect my vision so I went over to glass. I am thinking about trying to go back to skinner on one of them to try it out again....

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  4. 04-23-2016, 08:07 PM #4
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    Those are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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  5. 04-23-2016, 11:10 PM #5
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    I always mean to thank people who post range reports.

    Thanks, nice going.

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    Good shooting, those Guide Guns are as good on paper as they are on game. Mine wears a low powered variable as well, good fit for these rifles. Nice collection!
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    Great report. My first lever was my Marlin 45/70. Had the biggest grin ever after firing it. Hooked on Marlin levers ever since.
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    From a bench with no rest,that's some fine shooting........ and some nice rifles to boot!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shuz View Post
    From a bench with no rest,that's some fine shooting........ and some nice rifles to boot!
    Thanks, that was a rare day with all twenty rounds that close together, hence the pic. I don't usually bother to take a picture! I really enjoy my Guide Guns.

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  10. 04-24-2016, 03:34 PM #10
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    That's good shooting, 1895. Good loads in good rifles with a sharpshooter behind the butt, and good things tend to happen. Good on ya'!
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    Good shooting!

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    1895,

    Nothing wrong with a good scope. I am old too. Lol
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    What brand are those scopes? Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by fordwannabe View Post
    What brand are those scopes? Thanks
    They are all Bushnell Banner scopes. I had one let loose on me on a 450 hot load but that was thousands of rounds ago. None since then and they replaced it free.

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    Headed back to the range today with the same Guide Gun. We'll see if I can repeat successfully. No 458 win mag before shooting the 45/70 today. I'll be shooting the same load as last time using H4198 & Remington 300gr JHP.

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    Nice shooting. I too have a weak spot for the Guide Gun and variants. I'm going to fix my 1895GS soon with some awesome figured wood stocks.
    Keep moving forward!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kingstrider View Post
    Nice shooting. I too have a weak spot for the Guide Gun and variants. I'm going to fix my 1895GS soon with some awesome figured wood stocks.
    Looking forward to seeing the update kingstrider!

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