That is cool! I'm all set with 30-30s but if they make one in 35 Remington I'll buy one.

 

Nice review. And the 1/11 twist makes sense with the shorter barrel to make sure there is a enough spin on the bullet. And at $1500 I am one of those who will "balk". Even though a very nice gun that sounds well made I can afford it it but can't justify the cost. And a barrel just 4" shorter doesn't do much for me. I would much rather have the 20" version. But I am certain some will think this is the best thing since sliced bread.

I am glad to see Ruger cranking out guns. My goal is to get a new 44 mag with the 1/20 twist. I have 3 different ones on my GB watch list. They are priced around $900 for NIB rifles.

 

Nice review. And the 1/11 twist makes sense with the shorter barrel to make sure there is a enough spin on the bullet. And at $1500 I am one of those who will "balk". even though a very nice gun that sounds well made I can afford it it but can't justify the cost. And a barrel just 4" shorter doesn't do much for me. I would much rather have the 20" version. But I am certain some will think this is the best thing since sliced bread.

I am glad to see Ruger cranking out guns. My goal is to get a new 44 mag with the 1/20 twist. I have 3 different ones on my GB watch list. They are priced around $900 for NIB rifles.

I'm in the middle of testing a new 1894 SBL, .44 mag and I like it. I really liked the earlier classic .44 mag that I tested however this one I'll probably buy. Really like it.

 

Sounds good. Laminated stocks and long scope rails with big loop levers leave me scratching my head and asking why? But at least there is variety for those that like those features. And whatever it takes to keep up the interest in lever actions I am all for. There is nothing better than a good lever action in your hands.

I have bolts, single shots and semi autos but my most handled and admired rifles are my lever actions. You just can't have enough of them.

 

Nice write up. I’m in the same camp as ThomasT.

Now let’s see them make a 35 Rem. 20” barrel, end cap style forearm, ditch the big loop. Stainless and blued. Make both. I’d lean more towards the blued model, but I bet both would sell.

 

With a 2/3 tube like my 356.

 

They are great rifles no doubt, but that stupid big loop has to go.

 

I'm hoping for a classic model in 45 Colt.

 

I'm still waiting for one of these in a 360BHMR.

 

Downbeach I totally agree. I would love a 360Buckhammer.

Boy wouldn't that be great! I really hope that round takes off. I would like a bigger than 30 caliber but not all the way up to 444 or 45-70.

 

Nice review. Looks like those new Ruger built Marlins continue to impress!

Guy

 

One thing about the 360Buckhammer I have wondered about is if that round is a Henry exclusive and no one else can chamber a rifle in that round. After I bought my Rossi R-95 I sent Rossi and email and suggested they chamber some rifles in that round and their response makes me think it won't ever happen.

 

Ruger/Marlin have the tooling for the .360 and will likely release a model down the road some time.

 

There is always .38-55

 

Too long for my states reg's. I know its stupid, but it is what it is.

 

I'm considering having JES rebore my new SBL to .38-55, can't think of a reason not to do it.

 

The new Trapper looks like a Keeper to me! Thank you for the review.

 

Great review. I don’t need one, but I sure want one!

Regarding a muzzle brake, the bullet diameter is .308 so won't any .308 muzzle brake fit? 5/8-24 is typical thread pitch for any .308/7.62 barrel.

 

Thanks for this excellent review. Does anyone have 16" 30/30 ballistics?

 

Here is the data for my .30-30 hand load using a Hornady 150 gr round nose Interlock with 2,000 fps muzzle velocity out of the Trapper.

 

"slimed down" should be "slimmed down". As written, it indicates that Ruger put slime all over the forearm. LOL

Other than that, it's a nice thorough review .
T.S.

 

Fixed, thanks for that. Dang spell check!

 

I'd like to see 100 yard scoped groups just to get comparable accuracy to most other rifle reviews. Although with a good peep sight, I've been able to get pretty close to low powered scope accuracy.

 

I agree on it would be great to see an option in .45LC, The Lord's Caliber, and without that dag-blasted big loop malarkey. Make a loop large enough to fit the guys with bigger hands, but not model it after The Rifleman's swinging loop.

 

Love to see a .35 Rem. but why do I feel like that cartridge has one foot in the grave?

 

Because realistically, it does. Ruger would sell maybe one in .35 for every 20 in .30-30 Win. It’s not “fair”, but it’s reality. They may do one eventually as a distributor exclusive though, so there is hope. I’d honestly be surprised if they everdo the .35 in regular production.

 

I think Marlin did a great job on this rifle by modernizing it to better withstand inclement weather when hunting especially in the northeast like I do. Things will always change and as a business if you don't change you get left behind. I'm glad a company like Ruger is manufacturing great Marlin rifles and as far as prices go, everything has gone up in price due to the price increases of supplies. My rifles were 1/3 of todays prices but so was everything else at that time.

 

I bought one 2 weeks ago. 1175.00 plus tax from local shop. its a good looking rifle /very smooth action. trigger is a bit tuff , I will get to that . ive shot a box or so of shells in it , haven't tried accuracy yet. I like it

 

I'm in the middle of testing a new 1894 SBL, .44 mag and I like it. I really liked the earlier classic .44 mag that I tested however this one I'll probably buy. Really like it.

Are you getting the test guns directly from Ruger? If you are, could you suggest they do a Marauder type version? I far prefer the straight stocks. I handled a .45-70 Trapper last week and found it to be very heavy for such a short gun. I think a lot of that is the laminate stocks. It was smoother in the action than the 1894 I tried.

They are great rifles no doubt, but that stupid big loop has to go.

That “stupid” big loop is the only way I’d buy one. Try shooting those ridiculous looking reverse curve “regular“ loops with big hands, let alone with gloves. Some of us hunt with these guns, and live where hunting occurs in weather below freezing. Not having a big loop is a deal breaker. Now, you can take the joke a bit too far like the huge ones you can push a bowling ball through from Rossi or Chiappa.

 

Are you getting the test guns directly from Ruger? If you are, could you suggest they do a Marauder type version? I far prefer the straight stocks. I handled a .45-70 Trapper last week and found it to be very heavy for such a short gun. I think a lot of that is the laminate stocks. It was smoother in the action than the 1894 I tried.



That “stupid” big loop is the only way I’d buy one. Try shooting those ridiculous looking reverse curve “regular“ loops with big hands, let alone with gloves. Some of us hunt with these guns, and live where hunting occurs in weather below freezing. Not having a big loop is a deal breaker. Now, you can take the joke a bit too far like the huge ones you can push a bowling ball through from Rossi or Chiappa.

Yes, I deal directly with the Mayodan, NC Ruger team. What a bunch of professionals! I'll mention it however I'll say this, they have a looooong list of rifles they're working on from design concept to prototypes, etc. I can't wait for each and every new rifle they drop! I too prefer the big loop lever....

 

Wish they’d make a 444 with a fast twist barrel.

 

Don't give up on that one!

 

my pipeline stand most shots are well over 300yds. Here’s a couple I use in 308 and 264mag. I also use my 7STW and 7RUM.

 

I'm trying really hard to figure out what those guns ^^^ have to do with Marlin lever actions?

 

Guy mentioned he doesn’t hunt long range. Some of us do but a lever-action can’t do it. My 7STW makes 500yds pretty easy. I’ll stay under 250yds with my 356’s.

 

I've taken deer at over 300 yards with a .45-70 lever action, I'm just saying that I typically hunt where shots are 75 yards or under. I know lever guns are accurate enough for some longer ranges.