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Marlin32

Just bought the MarlinXLR in 338ME. Already own a Marlin 32 Special and a 357. All of which in my opinion can use some tweaking on performance with some reloading. Have followed every thread on loading in these and other calibers as well on this forum, and a few others. To get started reloading, wha...

Marlin32

Let's say that I purchase a Marlin 338ME XLR. What modifications would be recommended? My first thought is to get rid of the dang push button safety. I am going to guess that trigger is poor, or at least not what I want. So, need to send it to someone to remove the safety and work the trigger. What ...

Marlin32

This would be for a youth, to start out deer hunting: Marlin 30/30 $400 (no scope, at young age, wouldn't need it) $5-6 boxes of ammo @ $15/box. $75-80 Good pair of boots $50-80 Hunting jacket or coat (is cold here in Neb, may be a sweat shirt in TX?) $50-90 Orange Vest and Cap $20 License and tag $...

Marlin32

They are good eating, at least the young ones are. But have grown soft around the edges myself. Having this spring (after hibernating under my barn all winter) a woodchuck coming out and helping himself to my clover and soon, my garden. Wife was having a fit, knowing that one day he would be inside ...

Marlin32

86er, I shot that Red Stag at you place with the BLR 308 using the Federal 180 grain soft point. Ran (staggered) 50 yards and fell over dead. The 325 win I haven't really thought about and the caliber is right in my wheel house. Will have to think about that one. Thanks gentelmen for all your commen...

Marlin32

I am in search of a good elk/moose gun (in lever action of course) I have a BLR in 308, but I feel it is just a bit on the margin as far as "good" elk/moose gun goes. I like the idea of the Marlin 338ME, but I am not in love with the only bullet it comes with! Reloading the cartridge so fa...

Marlin32

Post the results of your shooting with the 30GNR when you do. I would be interested. I found the website interesting. I have never been much of a wildcatter, but I have always shot oddball gauges, (10, 16 and 24ga) and odd calibers (357 for deer, 307win 32 Special) So not out of my realm at all. The...

Marlin32

Anyone have any information and/or experience in his Custom Rifles or Cartridges??

Have some interest in the 310GNR, 30GNR and even maybe the 8mmGNR.

If I could get them in a Marlin Lever, that would be something, if I can get the rifle heavy enough. I like heavy rifles.

Marlin32

Hornady ballistic tip or gummy tip or whatever you call it, accounting for some "totally lost" animals. That is what prevents me from running out and buying Marlin's 338(or 308) for that matter. I want to see different bullets first. I have to ask, are most accounts people shooting through...

Marlin32

Lot of data, but not statistically significant. WAY too many differing variables to draw any conclusions. Take any of the cartridges with little data and then string them out to the number of 30/06 used, and suddenly 100% becomes more elusive. Cannot draw conclusions that any of these calibers are a...

Marlin32

Cripes, Get rid of that gawl durn push button safety!!!!

Marlin32

Well, maybe I need to dust off the old Marlin 357!! I loved the gun, but not so sure my eyes will like it anymore! Could put a scope on it I guess. Got me all hot and bothered about buying a 45 colt rifle again. Thanks guys. But right now I have Elk and Moose on the brain. Still fishing around on ma...

Marlin32

What the hell were you thinking? I was yound and dumb (read drunk) enough once to ride a "wild cow" at a local small town celebration. Good grief, bulls?
I would rather tell my wife she is a big fat cow than jump on a bull's back.

You were lucky.

Marlin32

Handgun: Colt pocket positive 32 NP or 327, or 32 H&R
Rifle: Marlin 336 in 307win
Shotgun: Browning A-5 in all gauges even a big boy 10!!!!!!!!

Marlin32

I have killed many Midwest Whitetail with Federal 180gr .357 out of a Marlin. In short range situation, which my deer stand is, that load was a killer. EVERY slug was trapped just under the hide on the exit side, and usually very well intact, about the size of your thumb. The internally damage was t...

Marlin32

Thanks for the replies. I would welcome the heavier gun. Don't mind that at all. I figured as much that new calibers, especially ones I mentioned, would never be made simply due to low sales volume. How hard would it be to make the 32 special though?? Come on. If these guns are heavier, than I would...

Marlin32

I like the looks of the Henry. Ejection of shells is correct too, out the side!!! I see they have it in 30/30, great, can actually use one for hunting. BUT I would like to see them make it in 32 Special. I emailed them and told them I would support some more "classic" calibers. 40-60 Marli...

Marlin32

Or grab it with a tweezers and pull it out. Good grief.

Marlin32

Got into a little "discussion" today about the 45-70 being big enough for moose. Seems this character thought he saw an "idiot" on tv hunting moose with a 45-70 and then began to regale us all with his reasoning of why this was moronic, and doubted that the tv show actually even ...

Marlin32

Yep, obviously Kansans.

Marlin32

I liked the 32H&R, but Ruger only made it in a few configuratins, none of which I wanted! Give me 2" barrel, fixed sights! I have small hands, short stubby fingers, smaller guns I handle better. I think .327 in the LCR would be nice carry gun. The BEST carry gun, maybe not. Ballistically, ....

Marlin32

Considering the same myself and have asked questions about it on this forum. My hangup right now is the ammo. Hornady "Leverevolution" bullets are not high on my list. Waiting for others to start loading, (Federal I hope) I have a BLR in.308 so don't necessarily need the 338 (especially wi...

Marlin32

Up here in the north, about sun up, the temperature drops, the deer would deflate some and probably look terrible. That is what happens to inflatable turkey decoys up here and thats in April!

Marlin32

Yeah, nice rifle. I need one of those in .308! Wll, not need...

Marlin32

Why choose? I have the BLR .308, Marlin 32 Special and Marlin 30-30. Considering the following: Marlin in .356win Marlin in .45 Colt Marlin in 338 (would like to see ammo besides Hornady) BLR in .358 (Had a .307win) but it wasn't accurate enough for me, traded it, yep I am a dumb butt. My 32 special...

Marlin32

12ga NEF Turkey gun, with 24" barrels, probably weighs 5#'s or less. Shot 3.5" 2 3/8oz of lead. Still have nine left out of the 10 round box. darn near broke my finger. Killed the turkey, and at the time, I though myself, wasn't sure what happened immediately, at first I thought gun blew u...

Marlin32

While working this week, saw three dead deer laying in a field of snow. Obviously shot and left to lay. What the hell is the matter with people?

I reported it, but like I figured, CO could give a darn.

Marlin32

Oak, hickory, ash, sugar maple, locust, apple, hackberry, red elm, and mulberry. All great firewood. Osage Orange good too, about as hot as you will get. But you have to burn what is available. Around here we don't have aspen, if we did, wouldn't burn it. Wouldn't be worth the effort as there is alo...

Marlin32

Anybody have any feedback on performance of 338 Marlin?
I have no experience with Hornady's flex tip bullets. Have heard both good and bad reports as to performance. Some sources I trust, some...not so much.

Would like to hear from the crowd.

Marlin32

Mirokou in .308. Shoots ok, at 100yd, not "bolt action" ok at 100yd. Good enough to shoot deer and elk etc ? Yep. Would'nt hesitate. I am using 180gr Fed soft points. Trigger was way to harsh for me, had trigger worked on, better, much better, but still not as light and clean as I would li...

Marlin32

Why did you wait so long to start him hunting?? You have already wasted some years he can't get back!!

Oh well, as long as he is hunting now.

That is great. The picture will be a keeper and I bet shows up now and again later in his life

Marlin32

Thanks gentlemen. I too have thought about a .348. I am set with BLR 308 if it happens I don't buy another gun, BUT knowing me like I do, I am probably going to buy a new rifle, regardless if I take it on hunt (at least 1st one) I am comfortable and confident in shooting the BLR, that is probably bi...

Marlin32

Need some input. Plan on a moose hunt (at least within next couple of years) elk is always a possibility, caribou could be in the mix as well. I have a thousand choices for a good "moose" gun in bolt action, BUT I would really rather have a lever. I am thinking of the Marlin 336ER in 356. ...

Marlin32

I received a personal apology today from Jon Warden, owner of Midwest Gun Works. He was unaware of the email strings I discussed above. I am confident that he handled the matter. I am impressed that he took the time to personnaly address me and my concerns. I hope everyone who followed the post read...

Marlin32

.307 should be on the list. They WERE going to make that once, but didn't. Winchester did, and I bought one. Traded it later though, the most awful trigger I ever pulled on a gun. Was young then, never thought of sending it to someone who may have been able to do something with the trigger. Are the ...

Marlin32

"... So WTF is that. Why wvwn ask us a ? if your aleady feeling we're lagging. Go bitch somewhere else, your just starting pelosi for no reason. Don't need your kind of business here." This was last reply from MGW. I have more contact with customers on a daily basis then MGW could dream of...

Marlin32

Anybody do business with this outfit? Let me tell you my little story. I emailed Midwest Gun Works about some information and pricing on some work I am thinking about doing, I emailed as the services/prices on the website are not exactly what I was wanting. The reply I got back from them was "P...

Marlin32

Not an easy enforcable regulation no. BUT, for reasons I can't go into, I cannot afford any infractions involving fish and game. No matter the logic (or lack of) or enforceablility.

Marlin32

I changed my advice, 86, just take the 1886, from what I hear and know about you, the blacktail bucks will come running down the hills screaming "...shoot me, "86, Shoot me now..."

Just interjecting some humor.

Marlin32

I would use the 300 WM. I personnaly do not care for 7mm. Just my own thing, not saying it doesn't have its place. That is why I bought the BLR in 308 years ago. It was my "all around" shoot anything anywhere gun. Maybe not the best for antelope, muley, elk, moose, or caribou, but instead ...

Marlin32

I am proud to say born and raised Cornhusker. Still here too. Wear my NU class ring with pride.

Marlin32

Thanks for all the help. I knew there were people on here that know what they are talking about.

I thought Marlin made a 1894 in 45 Colt for one year before the cross bolt?

Marlin32

Thanks. That is a good start but now feeding into my hunger for a new 45 Colt rifle. Would really like the pre-cross bolt Marlin in 45 Colt I have some Cor-bon ammo that I have for Ruger, but then I have no idea if it meets criteria of Energy at 100yds. I saw another post with some good info. Tests ...

Marlin32

Not new to this forum as I have read many posts, but newly registered. I have some questions about the 45 Colt for Deer/deer sized game. In Nebraska, 900ft-lbs of energy at 100yds is required for gun to be legal for deer. That did my .357 Marlin in as a deer weapon. I find it very difficult to find ...

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