Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com

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I carry an open sight 357 rifle and handgun on the ranch. I shoot Lee125RF/6 grs Unique in both. Crossing paths with skunks, coons, etc is common. The report is not offensive. The Marlin holds 13, GP100 holds 6 + a belt full of extras. Cheap to shoot. Scoped 223 bolt gun gets used from the blind or ...

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Chances are I'm not carrying 2 of the same. My side arm will be 44 Special, 45 Colt, 357 or 22. The long gun is usually a Marlin 45 Colt or 357 or 30-30 Winchester trapper.

No need to carry extra as the Marlins hold 13 rounds. Plus, all but the 22 and 30-30 are fed homemade boolits.

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Hopefully that Ruger will hear our wish list and begin Cowboy production again. I have found 26" barrels are too long for my eyesight. Having owned 2 CB 45-70 models, I couldn't see that far, 24" seems my limit. 20" leverguns abound while trappers and long rifles seem to stay hidden d...

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I am a Cowboy fan as well. Don't t have as many as you but all mine (5) are 24"ers. Of the 5, two are 70s model 336SRCs. I sent them back to Marlin to be made into the CB model so I have two "presafety" Cowboys. Only the 38-55 still has the saddle ring. At my age I'll likely not buy a...

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Rusty wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:00 pm I've always likes the .30-30. We can only hope what Ruger/Marlin will bring forth. Maybe a long barrel .30-30?

My hope as well.

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I prefer any length other than 20". 16, 18.5, 24"ers get my attention.

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AARP and ASPCA both contribute lopsidedly (that a word?) to liberal concerns.

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Awesome story. I watched every episode of "Medal of Honor" when I had access to it. Great men!! After handling a BAR I now know why they call it 1918............it weighs 19 or 18 pounds!!!! The one I shot was AUTO(slow) and AUTO(a little faster). Accurate off the bipod.

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Killin me!!! 45 Colt is my favorite levergun. Always wanted an 1885. Interested in your range results. The Lee255rf and unique have accounted for many axis and several wtd. Nice looking gun.

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I made two benches in recent weeks but not quite as nice as yours. Mine are from scrap wood. Double 3/4" PW tops on 4x4 legs, 2x4 frames. Solid enough but not near as portable.

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429421. If I have only 1, no gas check to scrounge for. Plus mine throws large enough without additional tin.
I'm feeding a pair of 44 Specials. Have not tried it in 44 long gun yet.

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I quit MarlinOwners after being there from the MarlinTalk days. Too many silly, redundant questions as well as "expert" answers. Having grown up in the country, butchered every imaginable critter, killed critters with "you can't do that" cartridges. Trapped, sold hides, etc. I co...

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My favorite levergun is the Marlin 45 Colt. I have taken a bobcat, turkey, wtd, and over a half-dozen axis deer with it. All but the bobcat succumbed to a LEE 452255 and Unique. Accurate.

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Yes. And a multitude of other configurations such as short rifle, magazine length options, etc. But......with new bolt guns selling so inexpensively, I doubt any changes in the levergun product line will change. I have 3 336CBs. Two 30-30, one 38-55. They are fine shooters and a novel item due to li...

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Thx GK. Finally got a cell signal here in west central Texas, able to log on.

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My Marlin CB shoots the LEE boolit extremely well powered by Unique. I've killed WTD, Axis and 1 turkey with this combination. My favorite levergun. Recoil and report are minimal. My barrel likes them at .453 so 2% sn is added to get diameters.

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I've been eyeing those cases for some time. When I traveled, I used the large Pelican cases to ship my PPE and winter clothes. I now use them to store pictures, papers and other things to protect them from flooding(Harvey and Imelda), and little critters that like to eat paper. I'll be buying a coup...

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I remember the Leatherman deal on MarlinTalk, the forerunner to MarlinOwners.

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No bears or enemy in my woods and no .22s. When checking fence or snare, cutting cedar, I carry a minimum 357 long gun. A chance meeting with hogs, cats (large or small), exotic deer or coyote needs more fpe. 22s are used to dispatch critters caught in traps.

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I prefer the universal expander over the M die.

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Axis are preferred by many. We take them as targets of opportunity. Axis numbers have increased in my part of Texas since 2002. At that time, seldom seen. 16 yrs later a common site, traveling in large numbers. Since they are preferred, I see no issue in their increased numbers. Axis does breed year...

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The earliest Texans did have straight round levers. That changed in the early 70s to the square lever.
I'm glad to see they've used a dovetailed front sight in stead of the hideous, hooded, ramp sights.

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Cat-like canine

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They were also used to administer the death penalty. Gary Gilmore was put to death by firing squad using 94s.

http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/Gilmore.pdf

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$1.99 in San Angelo TX last week. I did not pay $2.65-$2.69 in Junction or Menard. Not sure of the disparity except for greed and a captive population.

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45 colt in a long gun is quite awesome. I've taken a multitude of critters with mine. I shoot it open sights so light and range are important to me. But when the hunt is an invite or important, I carry old faithful, a 74 ADL .30-'06.

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I never saw the need for a 357 rifle till I got one. I now have 3. Marlin CBx24, C and CP. Fun and cheap to shoot. I've taken only 1 wtd with mine........worked just fine.

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Awesome!! You will enjoy that young'n big time. Teach them. Watch them learn. They are what we leave behind. I'm 59. Have 8 GBs. 11 & 4 y/o girls at the ranch with me now. Their mother shot two bucks this week, skinned, gutted and processed by herself with only instruction from me. 11 y/o likes ...

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Thx amigo.

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Wrangler has several "fits" available. The cowboy cut has short pockets and crotch. I now wear wrangler carpenter jeans, Loose fit, bigger pockets and more crotch. I couldn't get into my truck wearing the cowboy cut jeans. Back problems went away too. Plus, the carpenter jeans have two ext...

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I have a Rossi pump 22 from when Garcia owned them, 1973? Or so. Mine is the longer barrel. It is one fine reliable gun.

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Thx fellers. #59 today!!

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Hueco Tanks are spoken of by James Gillett in his first person history account "6 years with the Texas Rangers". This book is available still. It is a good read and an insight on how the lived, traveled and fought back then. IIRC I bought a copy for a friend from Barnes&Noble several y...

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A few of the guys on Marlinowners forum have purchased the new 1894C. Good reports.

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gamekeeper wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 3:07 pm It didn't work for me when I was into bow hunting...

That right there is funny.

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The mdl 30 is my prefered Marlin because of the forend cap and dovetailed front sight. The 2/3 magazine is another plus. My guess is you'll like it.

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Early models have the safety inside the trigger guard. This feature bothered me a bit. I sold it.

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444T. I had one, a fine shooter. Too heavy for my worn out elbows. I took several whitetails and axis with mine. '71 model, square lever, dovetailed front sight.

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My home received 13" water during hurricane Harvey. After we cleaned up the mess, I called Cannon to see about purchasing new "guts" for my safe. The Cannon CS guy said he'd start a warranty claim. Huh? All I want are the insides. He explained their warranty, (fire, flood, burglary at...

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+1 on Steve Young.
I too have a 30A with a similar thought, a 16" short rifle.

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I have a fox pro. Numerous call sounds. I've called foxes, bobcat, crows with little effort. AA and 9v powered, compact size, plenty volume.

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I've been Jonesing for a double 20. Every time I go to Cabelas I have to put my hands on one. 20 ga, 28", straight stock.

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Thanks GK!!

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B.O.A.T., acronym, break out another thousand

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The little guys sting good too. We have them in central Texas. I never go bare foot and always shake out anything before I put it on. They can climb walls and ceilings. I find them in the kitchen light fixture, bathroom trash can and under most any rock. If I ever get moved there full time, I plan t...

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My bug was years ago. I have 5. 45 Colt, 357, 38-55, and 2 30-30s....all 24" bbls. 38-55 and 1 30-30 are factory conversions. All are shooters, accurate. You can not go wrong with a Cowboy.

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It was $1.60?/# last time I sold. I keep any brass I find, store in a bucket until I get a few full. You have to decide the hassle factor, but for me its a fun money savings account. A bucket of 22 brass weighs 38#.

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Grandma told me oxen were slow movers. They lasted well but were slower than horses and mules. To mix then was very likely necessity.

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Thx. I still have my Hopalong wrist watch from 1966? Maybe? Still have the watch, wish I had the box. The watch came in a slip top box, tall. The watch was buckled around a saddle.

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Congratulations from a father of twin girls.

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