[rbertalotto]

I finally got out with my rebarreled Marlin1895 in 45-70 to the range.

Everything I loaded shot great, but one load was amazing.

405g Cast Performance (.459) over IMR4198 produced this with iron sights at 50 yds. I hade many three shot groups under 2.5"

I think I found my load........

More about the rifle here:
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/marlin-1895g-from-round-to-octagon-barrel.html
http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/things-that-go-bang/marlin-1895g/

 

[mainecat]

rbertalotto,

a sporterized cowboy!!!
and a real shooter too!!!

That looks awesome!!! 8)

 

[Pitchy]

Good shooting and nice looking rifle. 8)

 

[Digger]

Great post, beautiful gun.

 

[BR549]

The only thing missing on the beauty is a cowboy tube.

 

[rbertalotto]

The only thing missing on the beauty is a cowboy tube.

I go back and forth on this........I love the looks of the full magazine tube, but on this rifle, I kind of like the half mag............but that could change!.... ;D

 

[eaglesnest]

I go back and forth on this........I love the looks of the full magazine tube, but on this rifle, I kind of like the half mag............but that could change!.... ;D

I like it, both ways actually. I think a CB would be an awesome gun, but this short mag tube configuration has some real appeal to me.
Nice rifle!

 

[moofy07]

Yes, very nice rifle that one.

 

[HotShot2]

Nice rifle - I do like the look of it
Nice group too!

Now you just need to shoot a 5 shot group, no bigger than that, on the Postal match target and send it in for Team 45/70 8)

 

[mainecat]

Now you just need to shoot a 5 shot group, no bigger than that, on the Postal match target and send it in for Team 45/70 8)

Yes, that's a great idea!!!!

 

[rbertalotto]

Guess I need to get over there and join and get a hat!

 

[mainecat]

Guess I need to get over there and join and get a hat!

We'd love to have you in the team!!!

Like HotShot2 said, we could use a ringer like you in the team postal match!!!

 

[edk]

I go back and forth on this........I love the looks of the full magazine tube, but on this rifle, I kind of like the half mag............but that could change!.... ;D

The octagon barrel and half magazine sure look good to me...just an elegant vintage look about it. My last purchase was a 30/30 336A with 24 inch round barrel and half magazine.

 

[GreenMachine]

More about the rifle here:
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/marlin-1895g-from-round-to-octagon-barrel.html
http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/things-that-go-bang/marlin-1895g/

I really like how your Marlin looks now. It looks like some of the Old Custom Marlins they built back in the day.

And besides at least for myself I have not found a reason to carry more than 3 or 4 rounds in the pipe. If you need more the Marlin is just too easy to load more if needed.

 

[mainecat]

Guess I need to get over there and join and get a hat!

If you would like to join, just say the word and I will add you to the team roster!!!

 

[h-bomb]

that is a nice looking rifle, looks like it balances just about perfect