[Laurent]

Looking to buy a 1895XLR in 45-70. I already have a Ruger #1 in the same caliber but like the lever action.
My question is the Marlin strong enough to handle the +40k pressure handloads that I use in my #1.

Thank you

 

[jnicol6600]

No. Most of the books I have list trapdoor, Leverguns, and ruger #1 loads seperatly. the ruger loads being the highest pressure.

 

[Windage]

I just bought an 1895XLR in 45-70 (JM) and now I feel so inadequate. I guess I will just have to learn to be undergunned. :

 

[jnicol6600]

I just bought an 1895XLR in 45-70 (JM) and now I feel so inadequate. I guess I will just have to learn to be undergunned. :

ya you might as well just sell that measley little capgun to me for say about couple hundred. that'd make a nice down payment on a ruger. ;D

 

[Windage]

ya you might as well just sell that measley little capgun to me for say about couple hundred. that'd make a nice down payment on a ruger. ;D

Not on your life buddy. This is by far the best rifle I have ever owned. I was tempted by the Ruger #1s. They are great guns. I just like the Marlins better.

 

[lever addict]

I wouldn't want to shoot anything more than the high end levergun loads anyway!

 

[Windage]

I wouldn't want to shoot anything more than the high end levergun loads anyway!

Amen brother. Truer words were never spoke.

 

[jnicol6600]

I wouldn't want to shoot anything more than the high end levergun loads anyway!

+1

 

[elkhunter76]

Agreed....if you want 458 WM performance get a 458 WM. I like my 1895 XLR just fine ;D