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Beautiful opening morning yesterday to the deer season. I let a small spike go by me as a few minutes prior saw a larger buck north of me who would show up in a few minutes. My 82 year old father didn't, the spike ended up in front of him and Dad shot it with his Marlin 336 in 30-30 with Federal 170...

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I contacted Henry too about desires for a 338 Fed or 358win
I would think either a no brainer.

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Shot limit first two days, its the Year of the Sixteen, so took 16ga Citori first day, but took me 45 shells to do it. Next day took the Old Parker with 2 1/2" chambers out, shot limit 1/2 hour shorter time and only 34 shells. Was out this morning in a field of sunflowers that weren't quite rip...

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I am digging the 36RPP. I have been emailing him back and forth on it.

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With recent events, and the looming possibility of Hillary in the whitehouse, thinking about a tactical rifle. Never had much use or interest, but maybe its time before its too late. Or prices and availability go through the roof. Any opinions? Lot of them out there, and I know very little. Thinking...

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Will be using my old Parker 16ga for clays and hunting this fall. It is the "Year of the Sixteen" (2016) Have neglected my 16's last two years, but this year, everything (except ducks and geese for the most part) will be done with the 16ga. Old Parker is 2.5" chambers and I happen to ...

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I am all for it. I am hoping (and have sent email) it is chambered in 338 Fed in the future.

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There are "sling shot" type devices just for that purpose. Shoots small throw ball with line attached, then you can tie on whatever to it.

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Friend of mine and infrequent poster on this forum has a custom 1895 with scout scope set up. I have handled it but not shot it.
Just handling it, I have mixed feelings.

I know he has taken at least two deer with it.

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Friend of mine has 13 (yes, 13) Remington Model 14's Has a .25 with the bolt thumb safety, some 35's 30 Rems and at least one 32 Remington. Most are in very good condition. Wondering what the 32 rem in good condition would be worth? He is willing to part with it. Anyone shoot these? I am not a pump ...

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Sat in same stand I have hunted since '79, Small buck happened by and met up with 170grain Speer bullet from my 24" barreled Marlin 336A in 32 special. Didn't turn out so well for mr. Buck. Lungs came out in pieces, hole in the heart. 35 yard shot. So I get no difficulty points, but I have shot...

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It is a 336A, 24" barrel. With the Federal loads, it will put them in a clover leaf at 75 yards off a bag rest. Good trigger, not as good as my dad's 30/30 Marlin, but close. Just a smidge heavier. I am in Nebraska, 14th opener. trying to get my 81 year old Dad out, last season was so cold, he ...

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The Marlin 32 Special is sighted in, still have to do some trimming around deer stand this weekend.
Its getting closer...

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I have always used Federal's 180gr Hollowpoint. Killed quite a few deer with it.

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Nice looking rifle, how is the trigger on it? Pull weight etc??

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I used a Sako (old model with Bofors steel barrel) Forester bolt action.
Federal sierra game king 100gr. Dropped in his tracks, dead when I walked up to him. 181 yards.

I would use the 32 special on the Mule deer vanclew, but then I am a bit biased.

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Yes, thought about the 308MX, have a BLR in 308, should have kept my old win 307. 243 did its job and wasn't worried about it. Shot the Federal load with sierra gameking bullet, went through both front shoulders at 181 yards. Dropped in its tracks, dead before I got up to him. Story about my brother...

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Shot this loper in Wyoming this week. Used the bolt action Sako .243, only thing wrong with the whole trip. Not that it isn't a great gun, but after hunting them out here, would like a Savage 99 in 300 or 250-300 or 284win even. Long shots, quick follow up would be handy, and once as my brother was ...

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Headed for Wyoming tomorrow for antelope ( and sage grouse ) Taking the Sako .243 Forester, its a tack driver, not as big a slug as I normally like, but should do. Marlin 338 XLR is back up. Little bit over kill for goats, but I know it will put bullet where I point it a loooonggg way out, Further t...

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I had a chance once to buy a BLR in 257 Roberts, didn't need it at the time, regret that.
Going antelope hunting in a week or so, would have been the gun of choice.
I have a Sako Forester .243, so wasn't in the market at the time.

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Bone in is easier to cook in my opinion, I would not worry about placing garlic into meat, in fact I try to not poke holes in it. Generally season with garlic powder (not garlic salt) paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, maybe some lawrys seasonsed salt, I have also used Prime rib rub from Penzey's s...

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My 32 Special is a Marlin 336A. Love it. Good trigger, accurate, guessing the longer barrel doesn't hurt that any. My only issue with the 32 is lack of variety of ammo, although not sure I need any variety, the Federal 170gr load is hard on deer, and that is what I am using it for and likely all I w...

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Chisolm Trail, Western Leather www.westernleatherholster.com Took over 8 months, but I was not in any hurry and told him so. Once he started on it, was two weeks and into my hands. I really like it. I might have to have him fashion me another for the 32 colt Pocket Positive. Maybe different style, m...

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I had a paddle holster custom made for my Gary Reeder custom 32 H&R Vaquero.
Fits like a glove, works great, have been wearing it around and guess what?? Even without a belt, not once did my pants or shorts fall to my ankles. Love it. Will work great this fall and winter.

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I talked to JES about doing same thing a while back (thinking of going up to .338 fed) He said he either needed a BLR Takedown model, or an old steel receiver model to do the conversion. I never followed through with it, my .308 doesn't fall into either category, no sense in buying an old model or n...

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Brother and I drew Antelope permits. Need to get the Marlin 338 sighted in !

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I guess if it were me and I wanted to keep him, well, the wife I think would enjoy her new apartment. But, my wife is dog/animal crazy, I would be the one trying to find the dog a new home. Could always advertise for pet adoption, that way you can screen potential owners yourself, dog gets good home...

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Have quite a few 16's myself, not forgotten around here. Couple of Sweets, Parker, Win 24, and a citori. Great upland guns, hard to beat Would like a Merkel, Fox too, will some day. Shot a Merkel while at 86er's, but had no 16ga shells, shot the 20ga barrels. Stock too long for me, but made to have ...

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There is an auction nearby next Saturday (Valentine's Day). Win 1886 in 40-82, a Marlin in 40-60 have my interest. Remington 10ga double with exposed hammers, and a 16ga double also have my interest. Couple nice revolvers too, but they will go high, some old ammo in boxes, 25-35, 32-40, 40-82 some o...

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Use the IC and the ammo you bought, you will be fine on Snows/Blues

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Won't happen, but would love to see it in 8mm

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quick google search, found several loads, different bullets, mostly using 3031, 4895 powders.
Surprised to see them so wimpy. velocities with 245-260 bullets were 15-1700 fps.
I would think you could get better velocity than that.

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Wife fried me some pheasant, delicious.
Today is xmas with my step son and his two boys, will be eating prime rib.
Tomorrow is at my folks with immediate family, having pork that I smoked on Christmas eve.

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The 32 H&R, Ruger Vaquero 2.5" barrel that I had Gary Reeder do for me does not have ejector rod/housing. Just tip gun up and the fall out mostly, If one gets stuck I have been able to easily get it out with my finger nails. Have not had any problems yet.

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I think mine is a copper clad. Use silver maple a lot, easy to split, easy to start, quick to burn, so don't have long lasting embers or over heat. If winter and cold, can burn ash or oak or whatever. (box elder about same as silver maple too)

Corn cobs good to start fire with that is for sure.

Marlin32 · Re: 35-30-30 86'er was using a 35-30/30 not long ago. Might give him a try.

86'er was using a 35-30/30 not long ago. Might give him a try.

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I killed a moose with the 338 Marlin Express, 250gr Rem bullet, 267 yards. It will work. Endless choices for moose in a lever, geez, I have been suffering through that debate for long time, and already own a couple that would work, but the fun is in the debating and the looking. 348win would work gr...

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Recently had Gary work on a Ruger Vaquero 32 H&R for me, thought about having him go to 327 mag with it, but didn't
I can attest to the fine craftsmanship Gary provides.

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Browning made the BLR in 7mm-08 didn't they? Don't have to settle for a bolt.

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I shoot gamebore occasionally through one of my short chambered shotguns. THey work just fine (at least in 16ga)
I have had no issue with them and have killed a number of pheasants and prairie chickens with them.

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I have not tried the FTX through my Marlin 32. Never needed the extra range provided with that cartridge. THe Federals have always worked well in it. I have 24" barrel, shoots 1" easily at 87 yards (that is how far my target is from bench) Had trouble sighting it in the other day, scope is...

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Just having some work finished by Gary Reeder, would give him a try. He has some interesting styles, materials, and does wonderful work.

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My Gary Reeder custom 32 H&R "Gambler" arrived today. Already shot a box through it. 2.5" barrel, custom grip, no ejector rod, it is a peach. Loving it already. For a short barrel and one hand point shooting at 10 yards, put them all on a sheet of paper. Last 6 all in the size of ...

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Heading to the timber, need to do some deer scouting, and will have the trusty Win 9422 for any squirrels that give me the opportunity. Love me some fried squirrel. Will also be sighting in my Marlin 32 Special for deer season. Will run the dog some too, she had some hurt feelings yesterday because ...

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IC and Mod in 10 ga would be okay with me shooting turkeys and waterfowl!
That thing is just begging to be shot !!!

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Looks like that needs to shoot a duck or two and some turkeys!
Would like to have one, I'll just put it on the list

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Headed out tomorrow to the Sandhills for an antelope. Taking the Marlin 338ME. going to use the 200gr FTX round. Might be bit of over kill, but can shoot this rifle well, have confidence in shots out to 300yds, and the 200gr will have plenty left to drop an antelope. Not even taking the BLR 308 for ...

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I would like a 35 win. It would certainly put a hurt on a whitetail. I would be inclined to use it on elk/moose etc. Eyes not good enough anymore to use open sights, and 1895 hard to scope 1895, I have seen some with scout scope, but not sold on that set up. Would likely go with the 358 win. I have ...

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Its the 32 Special, its Special because it can kill moose, elk, deer and other assorted tasty critters.

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