Talk some sense into me

[Shemp]

So I was planning on buying a Garand....but me being the weird guy that I am can't shake wanting a big bore lever gun....something Marlin in either .444, .45-70, or .450 Marlin.


Talk some sense into me and keep me from buying a gun that is only marginally useful.....but oh so fun

 

[Strider12]

You'll trade either within a month.

 

[Shemp]

You'll trade either within a month.

and that's why I keep coming back

 

[DoglegArms]

40 cal suppressed is pretty damn fun. Which is the marginally useful gun?

 

[freedom]

Buy what you want.

You were a garand guy when I first met you. Are you about to close the circle and go another lap?

 

[Shemp]

Buy what you want.

You were a garand guy when I first met you. Are you about to close the circle and go another lap?

Im just a Garandless Garand guy.

Ive been a lever gun guy for many years too....

 

[Shemp]

40 cal suppressed is pretty damn fun. Which is the marginally useful gun?

All of them. I dont hunt for lack of location and know how.....which is kinda all these big bores are good for

 

[Hayata]

I love the Garands because of the heritage and history.

And the ping. Can't forget the ping.

Big bore lever gun - my shoulder just called me and said "no".

Raid the baby's college fund and get both!

 

[Laufen]

So I was planning on buying a Garand....but me being the weird guy that I am can't shake wanting a big bore lever gun....something Marlin in either .444, .45-70, or .450 Marlin.


Talk some sense into me and keep me from buying a gun that is only marginally useful.....but oh so fun

I had the 444p Outfitter, and it was meh. Crude sights, clunky action, so so accuracy. I'd go winchester if I were looking for one again...but I'm not. My affair with big bore levers is over. I'll take a decent .27-30 caliber for the same job.

If you're not out on the ranch, dragging the thing out in a scabbard to ride fences every day, they have limited potential. They aren't a lot of fun for target shooting imo. If you're shooting for groups you'll be frustrated, and if you're plinking you'll be sore and poor. It's about as much fun to take out for recreation as a hammer. There's just a better option for every role they fill.

 

[Shemp]

I had the 444p Outfitter, and it was meh. Crude sights, clunky action, so so accuracy. I'd go winchester if I were looking for one again...but I'm not. My affair with big bore levers is over. I'll take a decent .27-30 caliber for the same job.

If you're not out on the ranch, dragging the thing out in a scabbard to ride fences every day, they have limited potential. They aren't a lot of fun for target shooting imo. If you're shooting for groups you'll be frustrated, and if you're plinking you'll be sore and poor. It's about as much fun to take out for recreation as a hammer. There's just a better option for every role they fill.

Sound logic....

 

[KGmade]

I shot a friends 450 marlin, and it was quite fun. Very hard hitting round with decent recoil.

That being said, I would probably get a 44mag lever gun, and run 44 specials most often and suppress it.

I understand the want for a garand too. Its an iconic american service rifle.

I also realize that this post probably hasnt helped you at all in making a decision lol

 

[AtlMedic]

Garand for sure. .45-70 is cool and all but I've heard a bunch of folks say they don't shoot them much after first get them for the reasons laufen said.

 

[karlvv]

Marlin 1895 45-70 stainless. Do it!

 

[Laufen]

Marlin 1895 45-70 stainless. Do it!

There are some things that don't go together, like fat girls and leggings, old bay seasoning and ice cream, and........stainless steel and lever actions.

 

[Rwjeter]

There are some things that don't go together, like fat girls and leggings, old bay seasoning and ice cream, and........stainless steel and lever actions.

 

[Rwjeter]

That being said I actually kinda like the stainless levers...... Still hate the Mossberg though..... Yuck. Who the hell thought that was a good idea!?!

 

[dial1911]

Hey- I'm here to help:

http://www.primaryarms.com/radical-...-upper-receiver-group-rfupper16-12-7x42-12fhr


Now if you had a lower and parts kit and stuff...

 

[EugenFJR]

Get the M1, it will go up in value, you all ready have some ammo for it, and if there is another ammo shortage, there will always be 30-06 ammo around, unlike most of the other calibers.

 

[Rwjeter]

Hey- I'm here to help:

http://www.primaryarms.com/radical-...-upper-receiver-group-rfupper16-12-7x42-12fhr


Now if you had a lower and parts kit and stuff...

Oooooo.........

 

[freedom]

Hey- I'm here to help:

http://www.primaryarms.com/radical-...-upper-receiver-group-rfupper16-12-7x42-12fhr


Now if you had a lower and parts kit and stuff...

What is that?

I picked up a Rossi 357 lever gun today at the LGS for $325. I've been wanting one for awhile, but never really looked at Rossi. Hopefully it's decent.

And it's stainless. Fuck you, laufen.