Well trappers are just cool

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I couldn’t decide either so I bought both. Lol, but I’ll say this I actually use the trapper more than the sbl. I just like the shortness, less weight when hunting. It proves to be just as accurate as my sbl. The furthest shots have been at 100yrds. I really glad they made the trapper as a user gun so now I can retire my STP.


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I bought the Trapper a month or so ago and really like it!
It's my 1st 45-70, but I still like the SBL and might get one within the next year.

The problem for me is there are other things on my 'wish list' too and the SBL may or may not follow me home - depends if I see one, or if something else consumes my budget (like the 1894SBL in .44magnum, which I haven't seen any of yet).

 

I have an SBL and love it. I'm looking for a Trapper to add to my collection when one comes along at an unbelieveable price.

 

The only correct answer here is both, snagged an SBL last week and now I'm trolling for a Trapper.

 

:hmmmm2: Hmmm 1895 SBL or Trapper...

Both are fine rifles. 2 inches, 1 lbs. difference. Although I love a trapper size rifles. I like the SBL for the 18.5" barrel (feels a little more balanced) and the laminated wood.

Hey, start with one and buy the other one down the road. roud:
Good luck with your decision.

 

Just my opinion but the SBL is much prettier.

Padraig

 

Yep. I agree. And I think it has better balance too.

Tim

 

There is a TSBL a my LGS complete with Skinner sights. Simply gorgeous. Very tempting. Would be my first ever non 'JM' rifle. Keep hoping someone will buy it - but it's been there 3 weeks now.

 

Both. You know what to do, just figure out which one you want first and go from there.

 

I vote for this first

Then get the Trapper

 

Heck......it would be fun to buy both at the same time.

Padraig

 

My LGS had the Trapper sitting there for several months, just tempting me.
I was sooooo tempted, but my name was in their book for the first 1894CSBL that came in, so I waited.
Three days after I ALMOST bought the Trapper, the '94 came in.
I bought that Trapper less than a month later!
In my case they did not have the 1895SBL.
They had one GBL, which had a slightly stiffer action. (I think I have some kind of stainless steel fetish! )
Then I saw their website listed an 1895SBL but I was out of fund$.
I'll see what they have next time I'm in the store.

I'm interested in the 1894SBL in .44magnum, but I don't think any of those have left the factory yet.
I STILL want the 1895SBL, but now I have one 45-70 that I really enjoy! :top:

So many guns, so little time (and money)!
Seems like the longer I stew over these decisions, the easier it is to 'pull the trigger' when I finally see one in the flesh!

 

I am in the same boat. I really like the trapper for both weight and the short barrel but I wonder how much I am going to lose out at 200 to 300 yards. I have no doubts that att 250 yards the SBL will do the job but I am really concerned that the Trapper with the 16.5" barrel will have way too much drop to compensate for.

Anyone who owns both? Help would be appreciated because I am retired and with all the other things I am involved in I need to choose just one rifle, one shotgun and one pistol to take with me.

Alto what is the round capacity on both? I think the Trapper is 5 but I am wondering if the SBL has room for an extra round.

 

I am new to the 45-70 and am going to carry a Trapper. I wondered about velocity loss. I have been told that the difference with factory loads could be as little as 150-200 fps between my barrel and a 22".

It's mostly for close range use (berry picking, etc) but think it will hunt fine out to 150 yds. I currently am using skinner ghost ring sights but have put on a lever scout rail and have a scout scope with quick detach mounts.

I will probably take it along on hunting trips. Likely, I'll be with someone using a flatter shooting rifle. I know this post is dated, but just thought I would pass on what I've been told, about velocity loss.

 

Regarding velocity loss to a shorter barrel, you might find this interesting: Velocity loss or gain per 1" change in barrel length

Jack

 

I went with the trapper and swapped out the black mystery wood for grey laminate...

 

I was going to say that Trapper is crying out for a black walnut stock! Unless your hunting in Pacific North West.
Than Laminate would be my go to stock. I think the 18 and a half barrel would be my personal preference.
Buy them both is the best solution!. Nice Marlins sir!

 

I changed the black stock for the Grey/Black lamented one. Really sets the look of the Trapper.

 

I'll throw another gun into this discussion-the 1895 CBA. I have one and love it but then again I'm partial to octagon barrels

 

I have a dark series trapper and a GS guide gun.
Can't have one without the other.

 

I wonder if Ruger will bring back the Trapper.

 

I made my own little thumper from a regular 1895 , a little chop and re-crown and sight install and I had my own version of a trapper and I tell ya I absolutely love it for my truck gun so much handier for what I do up here in the N.Fla woods

 

I did the exact same thing as you and bought both of them. I too like the trapper a little bit better... smaller and easier to handle.

 

I rather the trapper.. I don’t like the shiny ss…

 

I too bought both. Way to shiny for me and i decided I wanted an 18” barrel rifle for access through Canada if need be. I bought a JM guide stainless, bead blasted it and added a pistol grip Ruger stock set, sights, a RPP lever and a quick detach scope.