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Marlin32

I love the looks of them. On the Sako site, says it is available in 338 Federal. That would be the ticket for me, except it is awful light for my tastes. I like a heavier rifle, for a 243, 257, 7mm-08 etc, smaller calibers, would be okay for me, but when you start getting to .308, I am inclined for ...

Marlin32

Marlin in 32 Special, no real need to think on it further. But, what do I know.

Marlin32

Only carrying one, a 12ga x 308 drilling.

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I think all bullets are going to deflect in unpredictable pattern after striking woody object. Some more than others maybe, but all. When I think "brush gun" I am thinking a gun for close range shots, quick handling, quick follow up shots etc.(ie lever actions) Generally, using a big bulle...

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I kind of agree with 86'er. I have one, a 308 and have shot two more, a 243 and an '06. The '06 seemed a bit out of balance, but only shot it once. The only hang up I have with my 308 is the trigger pull. Had it worked on by local gunsmith, he did manage to bring it down some, but still heavy in my ...

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I have been kicking around several wild cat possibilities of late. Haven't settled on one or any at the moment, but my concern for some of my ideas is what 86'er brought up. One of my thoughts is 32AI, but with limited bullets in 32 special, if I did increase velocity, would the bullet hold up? If n...

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Ruger is not cataloging any in 338 Federal. Sako still making them. I have the XLR, don't necessarily care for the laminate stock, I am bit old school, but I wanted the longer barrel. I had Mic McPherson "tune it up" and work on the trigger (right at about 2#s which is perfect for me.) He ...

Marlin32

Thanks, I was looking at those Bog pods last night on line.
I have birthday coming up next week, may need to slip that little suggestion into the wife's ear?

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My hope is that Federal starts loading for the 338ME. I like their ammo much better than Remington, but the Core-lokt design been around long time, is proven. Its just I don't trust Remington much anymore. Afraid their concern for quality is on the low end. I doubt Federal will start loading it eith...

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I beg to differ. You need to go in the fall, I think there is ample opportunity for moose and for lack of better term, Russian elk and Red Stag in Russia. I do not know how a person gets connected to get into one of those hunts, but they are there. Lots of sheep in places in Russia too. Sounds like ...

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Going Moose/mule deer hunting. Thinking about buying a shooting tri-pod. I have a pair of aluminum shooting sticks I use for turkey, and they would work well if seated etc. But I am concerned that in a spot and stalk situation, I might get caught in a standing position to shoot, so I thought the tri...

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Have finally started feeling a little better and managed to go out and shoot my Marlin 338ME XLR since it has had scope re-mounted. SHot it yesterday with the Hornady ammo and got it to at least where I can start fine tuning it. Shot the Remington 250's today. My experience (limited) so far with the...

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After this fall and some things settle down, I will investigate the wildcats with a bit more earnest. I am thinking on 444 down to 356, 338, or 8mm 356 down to .321 or .323 307 opened up to .321 or .323 Also thinking on a 32 Special "improved" I also like Clements 348DC, more bullet availa...

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Have what you are looking for at Bedlan's Sporting Goods in Fairbury NE. I doubt highly if it is for sale. It is a brute. Man who had it, had a shaking, nervous system type problem, only gun heavy enough he could hold still to shoot deer with. Came from Mich or some where up north. Can be reloaded, ...

Marlin32

105, that is what I gave my father a few years ago.
I have the old Buck 121, a couple of them. That is the best all around one and they quit making it.

Ka-Bar hunting knife will work well too!

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I used a Marlin 1894 357 mag exclusively for deer hunting for years. Then the state made the gun illegal, as it doesn't have the required energy of 900 ft-lbs at 100yds. Don't get me started on that whole can of worms. Anyway, I used 180gr Federal HP's, under 50 yards, this was one dead deer, and in...

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Neck shot? Why would you ruin some neck meat? And I ain't using a 30/30, that is absurd. Mine is a 32 special, shoot everything in the eye to at least 300 yards. All joking aside, levers were never meant to be target rifles. They were for hunting. Some give pretty darn good accuracy and precision. M...

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Condolences, I lost my dog a year and a half ago, cried like a baby. She was 14 1/2, faithful companion. My daughter got married a few weeks ago, on a slide show was a picture of her with that dog when both were younger, made me cry then too.

I know your pain.

Marlin32

Love it. Only shot two this spring, gave one chance up to my nephew, (he blew it)
and passed on some jakes, then had daughter's wedding, and poison ivy now showing up and now need to stay out of the woods.

Marlin32

Thanks everyone, I am in contact with 86'er now. Will see what he can come up with. Yes, I have shot the Rem 250grain. Not enough yet, just three rounds when sighting in rifle is all. I wish they were a bit faster, and really wish someone would crank out a 225 grain flat point or core-lokt type bull...

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I was unsuccessful in Moose draw in Wyoming. I have been trying since 2001. Just about ready to tell Wyoming to stuff it. Anyway, looking for a moose hunt yet this fall, any of you have any Outfitter connections or suggestions in Canada? I would go to Alberta or Sask. but probably not BC. Have this ...

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As soon as practical. The warmer the weather, the sooner.
If you have to leave something intact for transport, at least pull guts out.

I have big ol' chest cooler, and will have ice, after bird is gutted, shove ice inside. When I get him home, then I bone off the meat.

Marlin32

I just had my marlin 338Me set to 2.5 pounds. Love it.

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I have a John Deere 1010 utility tractor. No pictures.

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Attorney General and the BBB. I have had believe it or not, good luck twice with the BBB.
For whatever reason, after the BBB got involved, they businesses in question were suddenly real interested in solving the problem.

Thanks for the heads up.

Marlin32

Have always wanted one. Ruger would be fine by me. Carry a 45 colt now, and have no need for the 41...Yet.

Marlin32

Finally got to a manager of customer services or something. He explained how they simply follow BATFE. NOT REGULATIONS mind you, but their "desires" Meanwhile figuring I am SOL, so just as well try to get my ammo (although trust me, not done with the card company angle yet, we will see how...

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Ordered some new Remington 338ME ammo from Midwest Hunters Outlet? Never dealt with them, but they had the ammo I wanted. It was shipped FedEx and they wanted a signature. Well, no one home, we both work here, I requested that they contact FedEx and drop the signature requirement But they wouldn't d...

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I just recv'd order of some Ammo from Midway last week. Left on my porch.
I don't think this is as much of a problem of Midway as it is the UPS. They are starting to really get on my nerves with firearm stuff. I thinks there is conspiracy here. UPS does not get any of my business if I can help it.

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I do not have a barrel. But I would probably go the .323 route. I have "wildcat fever". Thanks for the JDJ link Hobie. That is interesting stuff, and may have to give them a call and get some good information from horse's mouth so to speak. I am sure it is more trouble than it is worth, bu...

Marlin32

Okay, one more cartridge I seek comments for.
What do people think of a 444 Marlin necked down to a 8mm ?

Or a 444 Marlin necked to 338? (is that just a different 338ME?)

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Okay, now what do you all think about a 356 Win Improved or 307 Improved? Would you gain enough velocity to make the 356 a bit flatter? Maybe just a smide more punch at 220 yards? Same goes for the 307. Would "Improving" it get you to 308 performance? (have a BLR 308, don't need it, but wo...

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Thanks for the comments. I have all the same concerns, questions etc.
Just kicking some things around. If I could squeeze a bit more out of it, what the heck?

I have some more "improved" ideas, stay tuned!

Marlin32

Have done a bit of searching but not much info out there. Anyone have thoughts on a 32 Special Ackley Improved?

Worth the trouble?
Expectations of velocity and energy?
Use heavier bullets?

I wouldn't use my existing 32, but I would be willing to buy a new one and do the improving.

Marlin32

I wanted in on the hog hunt too, but couldn't arrange it. Sorry I missed it.
Another time

Marlin32

I was (am) looking for the same thing. A "possible" 300 yd elk/moose cartridge, in a lever action and one that the recoil is manageable enough to be shootable. I settled on the Marlin 338ME. Hate the only bullet available, but evidently no one gives a stuff about that. Can't find anyone to...

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Not sure about his health or work load. We didn't get that far in e-versation.
He is willing to do some of the work I want done,, just maybe not the whole "package"
And will work on my scope mount issue.
Just need to contact him today and get that squared away.

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I have had a bad run of customer service lately. Today wasn't one of them I contacted Mic Mcpherson about my Marlin 336 XLR, 338ME, with some questions and possible tune ups etc. He responded very quickly and very frankly. He is a straight shooter. Too much so, cost him a job as now I probably am no...

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Well, mine is a "91". I believe the receiver may not be quite "square" or level. The barrel "droop" I believe is just a term coined on internet. Anyway, I have no shims and will not use such. I may try a differnt mount. The rifle shoots! It will put the bullets where yo...

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I just mounted my new Leupold Vx1 3x9-40 scope using DNZ mount on my Marlin 336 ME XLR. It shot way low, I brought it up within a couple of rounds and am now dead center @ 25yds. Bad news is, I am out of elevation adjustment. Not sure if it is mount or I have heard of the "dreaded barrel droop&...

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I have been to 86'er's once. Class place, you will not be disappointed or in anyway do you not know what you are getting or paying for. Plus 86er is interesting dude to talk too and Richard is a hoot and pure Texican. Tell him what it is you want out or from the hunt, and I think he can make that ha...

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Anyone have any knowledge of Henry conversions? I like the looks of those guns, and the 30/30 is heavy which fine by me. Wondering, what are possibilities with this gun?
Could a guy convert one to say a .307???? Do they share the same limitations as the Marlins?

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Okay, moved my post. Just wanted to comment on poor customer service. So lets go down that road. Have some ammuntion needs and questions. Have tried several custom ammunition folks, ZERO response. None. No one has returned emails, phone messages nothing. Not one. What the heck does that have to do w...

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Customer service in this country is thing of the past. I am right now trying to get someone, anyone to repsond to my emails and phone calls about loading some custom ammo for me. Right now, there a few out there, that even if they call me back, they don't want to. One for sure is member of this foru...

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I like the looks of their Centerfire rifles too. Interested in the 30/30 but would like to see it in different calibers, 32 Special, 356 win, 307 Win, 40-65, etc. The centerfires seem to be pretty heavy and I like that, it is the lightweight of the BLR's that keeps me from buying one in a larger cal...

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I have a Win 9422 in 22 Mag. Have a Colt revolver in 22/22Mag. The rifle is outstanding for squirrels and varmint. It sure adds some distance to your shooting compared to the 22 Long Rifle In the Colt, the Mag shoots much more accurately than the LR. In part I think, that the ammo is better and more...

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I would jump on 86er's offer. You luckily fell into a nice old shotgun and is in the right guage. Plenty of ammo out there to shoot through it that are smaller payloads and lower pressure. RST, Polywad come to mind. Kent Game Bore also. New Era Ammo will load some for you too. Load your own? Lots of...

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Never shot a hog (except with .22 for butchering) but hard to argue with 86er's logic.
That is the exact sequence of logic I use for determining what I am going to use whether it be a rifle or a shotgun.
Where are these NP 30/30 cartridges and who makes them? And why isn't there a 32 Special NP??

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I haven't loaded slugs, but I roll crimp all of my shotgun loads, in 10ga, 12ga, 16ga and 24ga. Yes, you can roll them more than once, and in my experience, the hulls actually last longer than fold crimped, but depends on hull. Fiocchi and Cheddite hulls roll easily. I also use Federal hulls, some I...

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Not bad prices on Stag or dove shoots.

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