Hi all,
I've been creeping around in this forum for quite a while reading, learning alot, and keeping quiet. Thanks to all for the discussions on the Marlin 1895. I found a beautiful used ported version, in great condition with very low mileage for 300 bucks. The previous owner was nice enough to leave the scope mount on but the rifle is missing the stock rear sight. I think I'll go with a reciever sight instead for now.


I'm so excited that I feel like I should be passing out cigars or something!

Bill

Backburner...

Welcome to the BTBs and the Big Bores!

Backburner,

That looks like it may very nice wood on your new toy. I will send my address for the cigar. ;)

Dave :cool:

Congrats Backburner, sounds like you did well. I prefer Macanudos, the panatellas if possible.

Fellas, I hate to say this, but my wife says all we can afford are Swisher Sweets! ;) I felt the same way when I saw the price of the cartridges. I know exactly what I'm going to do with the 200# lead I have. Until I am set up for reloading for 45/70 I'll just spend alot of quiet moments with my new toy.

Bill

Swisher Sweets????

Git a rope boys!!! :D

Dave :cool:

Feets don't fails me now!

Bill

At least Dutch Masters!!!!!!!

Lee L.

The BIG BORES aren't cheap to shoot, their not your everyday plinking rifle, but if you check out gun shops and shows, sometimes you can find some good deals.

Nice gun, you did well for the price you paid!

Enjoy it, it's a lot of fun, and if you hunt, hope your days afield are what you expect of them.

Congratulations, nice looking rig.

If you want a scope recommendations you might take a look at the Burris Safari, it's a heck of a compliment to that gun.

Backburner, I can tell you how to get around the
high cost of shooting that thing. Get a reload that's
about as stiff as you can get, preferably with a 500
grain bullet, then back up to a chestnut tree and
push the back of your sholder firmly against it. Hold
the stock away from your shoulder an inch or so and touch it off. Then you'll start saving big on the
cost of shooting 'cause you won't want to shoot it again.

Thanks for the kind replies. I made the decision to go for it based on the info put forth by all of you.
The terrain where I want to hunt white tail ( area bordering my home) is entirely hills and hollers, probably not exceding 125 yards, so I think I may go for a reciever sight to start. Any suggestions? A Burris scope is a definite consideration though.

By the way if I ever meet any of you I will definitely have *at least* Dutch Masters for you! ;)
Bill

Backburner, I can tell you how to get around the
high cost of shooting that thing. Get a reload that's
about as stiff as you can get, preferably with a 500
grain bullet, then back up to a chestnut tree and
push the back of your sholder firmly against it. Hold
the stock away from your shoulder an inch or so and touch it off. Then you'll start saving big on the
cost of shooting 'cause you won't want to shoot it again.


Gasbag, thats ridiculous! Will an old sycamore work?

Bill

Don't worry too much about the recoil, if your shooting lighter loads such as factory Rems or PMC 405 grains you'll be fine, however throughing some 500 grain Buffalo bores or our own hotter concochtion you'll feel it.

The reason I specified a chestnut tree is that they
are scarce, and the longer it takes you to find one,
the better off you'll be.