There are a lot of trapdoors out there yet. Featuring a 16.5″ barrel as opposed to the 18.5″ of the original Guide Gun (plus a compact 35″ OAL), the Trapper pretty much distills every innovation visited on the original since. Looking at a local supplier, Roger's "Better Bullets". This rifle is not your grandfather’s Marlin. When you get load data for the 45-70 there are 3 levels listed. The "problem" is two-fold: 1. The latest incarnation, the Marlin 1895 SBL Trapper, may well be the handiest and most sensible of ’em all. This is a significant benefit when loading fat, straight wall ammo like the Marlin 444. The latest incarnation, the Marlin 1895 SBL Trapper, may well be the handiest and most sensible of ’em all. Any thoughts or fixes would be appreciated. This collection of Marlin .45-70 Rifles are hard-hitting, big game-dropping powerhouses. The rifle is an older Marlin 1895 in .45-70 with the microgoove barrel. Jump to page: 08-28-2019, 10:09 AM. lever-action, the Model 1881, which ejected from the top. This is a significant benefit when loading fat, straight wall ammo like the Marlin 444. Since that old Marlin still collects venison, I was quite interested in testing a “modern” Marlin lever gun. Gun seems to be in nice shape. Just dismantle the rifle and remove the loading gate which is held in with a single screw if you can not gain … Before I start hacking around, I thought it would be wise to check if this has been done before. However, it would only accept four rounds into the mag tube. The two of them together will make a beautiful display, when they are not in action. Now back to your Marlin 1895 Depending on how big your burrs are you can use a rounded Jewelers file to take down the large ones and a rounded dowel that you can fit inside the loading port wrapped with some Wet/Dry sand paper. Anybody have problems with their Marlin 45-70 being hard or difficult to load, and while loading theres a burr on the inside of the receiver that scatches the brass....quite noticeably? But every book I look at lists a different Max OAL for the Marlin and only 1 even lists a 500 gr bullet . Not so much for hunting, more for target work at first, till I find a load that is accurate out to 100yds. or less. At the time it was the most powerful blackpowder cartridge. For Ruger #1 and #3s Most commercial ammo is suited for the first class of guns. I did encounter one problem early on, that I traced to a damaged magazine tube. Available in various finishes and textures ranging from black walnut to laminated hardwood.
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I want to develop a load good for pig at 100 yards or less so dont need anything too fast. Whether you prefer stainless steel or a polished blued finish, Marlin has the .45-70 rifle you're looking for. Featuring a 16.5″ barrel as opposed to the 18.5″ of the original Guide Gun (plus a compact 35″ OAL), the Trapper pretty much distills every innovation visited on the original since. I have one also and have found my rifle to be very easy to load for using 5744 and 405 FP cast bullets. At the time it was the most powerful blackpowder cartridge. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Last. Featuring a 16.5″ barrel as opposed to the 18.5″ of the original Guide Gun (plus a compact 35″ OAL), the Trapper pretty much distills every innovation visited on the original since. I like to use 400 and then 600 to smooth out the edge. For MODERN lever guns 3. Printable View. I use Speer #14, Hornady, and the 45-70 Loadbook. The 1895SBL has a stainless steel barrel and receiver, and a laminate wood stock for ultimate durability against the elements. The loading gate spring is powerful enough to use as an axle spring on a 2-ton truck. Trying to load a fifth would jam the follower. The Marlin 1895SBL is an ideal Lever-Action Rifle for big game hunting at close to medium range, or defending yourself against large gnarly creatures in the backcountry.