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by WickedWillie
Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picatinny rails and optics for Marlin 1894?
Replies: 15
Views: 3608

Re: Picatinny rails and optics for Marlin 1894?

Thank you all for your recommendations thus far. Have pretty much nixed the red dot idea, since I am in Florida and the sun can be very bright. Am considering Skinner and Ranger Point Precision for peep styled sight...don't know if I need a scope just yet. Time will tell. Friendly, polite group here...
by WickedWillie
Mon Feb 10, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picatinny rails and optics for Marlin 1894?
Replies: 15
Views: 3608

Re: Picatinny rails and optics for Marlin 1894?

Thanks for all for the replies thus far. This is good information.
by WickedWillie
Sat Feb 08, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picatinny rails and optics for Marlin 1894?
Replies: 15
Views: 3608

Picatinny rails and optics for Marlin 1894?

I've had to admit that my eyesight is changing...gettin' old ain't for sissies. Seeking experienced based opinions on the use of Skinner, Weaver rail, red dot and scopes for an 1894 lever action in .357. (Remlin) Would prefer something that is fairly "drop in" and wouldn't require a lot of...
by WickedWillie
Sat Feb 08, 2020 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lighter loads for .41 magnum in the Marlin 1894S?
Replies: 7
Views: 1164

Re: Lighter loads for .41 magnum in the Marlin 1894S?

Sorry this is so late...but "Thank You" for the responses.
by WickedWillie
Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lighter loads for .41 magnum in the Marlin 1894S?
Replies: 7
Views: 1164

Lighter loads for .41 magnum in the Marlin 1894S?

Does anyone have any favorites? Looking for loads in the 800-900 fps range, up to 1100 maximum. Bullet weight 215-200 grains.