Thanks, nice write up! I have a Remington SBL that is a good shooter and looks good but dam...those Rugers are nice.

Padraig

 

Great review Gunner! Thanks for all the details & testing of many different bullet weights.

 

Nice write up
One question,
Will the new spiral fluted bolt work on older 1895s ?

 

Nice write up
One question,
Will the new spiral fluted bolt work on older 1895s ?

I'd have to do some measurements however even if it would you'd have to worry about head space measurements & adjustment.

Thanks.

 

Very nice write-up! I can't wait to receive my Trapper!

 

Right, the locking lug may need adjustment if replacing a bolt . I have two 1895s and can swap the bolt without causing headspace issues. Blind luck I guess
My reason for asking is Ruger seems like the only game in town for getting replacement parts and the spiral bolt is an obvious difference. Problem is Ruger likely won't support parts for non Ruger made.
Anyway
Congratulations on the purchase and thanks again

 

Nice write up. I gave up hope on being able to locate and afford one of these seeing GB prices. But low and behold my LGS called and gave me the first one that he received, which was the trapper. Love it. At a fair price also.

 

Yup, picked mine up yesterday at a fair $150 under MSRP. 👍

 

I’ve got a 1972 45-70… I’m good there… I’m waiting on either the 444 or 35

 

Will the new Ruger-Marlin's devalue JM Marlins in the future? Would you steer newcomers towards used JM's or new Rugers?

 

Very good question. Looking at a similar? situation, I've owned a number of M70s, both pre '64 and new FNH. To me, I'd prefer a new Super Grade to a nice pre 64 now. As for the 1895, after my purchase of a Trapper, I'd most certainly trade my .444P for a new Trapper in .444.

But that's just me.

Apologies to the OP for getting off track on your excellent post.

 

Nice write up Scott! Thanks for posting!

 

Thanks for the write up, picked one up last weekend.

 

Eagle,
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the purchase.

 

I'd like to see a 444 with a full length magazine tube.

I'm hoping to see the new releases start to soften prices some, but the market is still pretty frenzied. I'm betting JMs will hold their value very well, just from the nostalgia. Plus places like Cali make levers even more sought after now. We will see.

You know, I'd kind of like to see them compete with the BLR, but I'm sure it's no where near as desired as the old tried and true.

 

@Eagle02, did you have to modify that XS Lever Scout mount at all or did it bolt on with the Skinner sights?

 

It is modified. I cut, filed and contoured to mate up with that base.. had one laying around so figured I’d try it out. It’s less a screw in the top strap but feels solid.

 

Having a 1972 1895G and a full pimp Henry 45/70 here my first thoughts when I held one is "man is it small".

 

Excellent review. Now you have put a strong bug on me to have one of my own.