Finally decided on 44 mag for the caliber, was stuck on that or 357 mag. I really like the Henry but is it worth $200 more than the Marlin?
Which lever gun?
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shadycove
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NO...............
JakeH
Four Pointer
Absolutely not
FishHunt
Old Mossy Horns
Marlin > Henry
I have a friend who might sell his pre-safety 1894 Marlin. I'll check the details if you want it.
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I have a friend who might sell his pre-safety 1894 Marlin. I'll check the details if you want it.
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Ashy Larry
Ten Pointer
My marlin 1894 shoots pretty tight at 100 with factory XTPs and real tight at 50.
TravisLH
Old Mossy Horns
Truth.... I've looked at a few Henry's and they're pretty but not nearly as well made as the marlins
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Mack in N.C.
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I have always been a Winchester man having had one since 1977 and I have had a Marlin 35 for 3 years ,but I had looked at several Marlin s in 357 and 44 plus the henrys and I will say the Henry's are not even close to the Marlins.
No, absolutely not.
JJWise
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I've only shot the Henry 22s and I didn't like any of them. They look nice but they're not that smooth or accurate, and I felt like the drop in the stock was too far to use the iron sights correctly
This one will cloverleaf 225 gr Leverevolutions at 100 yds.........
DRS
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Dang y'all are tough. I prefer Marlins, but I do own a Henry Big Boy in .45 LC. It is a nice rifle and shoots good.
I like the ease of breaking a Marlin down to clean. I also would rather have a half-kock hammer safety.
I would look for a used "JM" Marlin before buying anything else.
I like the ease of breaking a Marlin down to clean. I also would rather have a half-kock hammer safety.
I would look for a used "JM" Marlin before buying anything else.
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I have a Chiappa in a 357 that I got on a trade here. I like it. I'm not sure how it compares to the rest, but it shoots good enough for me.
FishHunt
Old Mossy Horns
Been pondering a 45 LC...........what ammo do you use? I have a Ruger BH in 45 and am wondering if the same ammo would work well??
I really like the way the Henry loads.........just drop them down the pipe like a 22!!
Check the Georgia Arms rounds. They work well on deer from my .45 Ruger Bisley. I'd have no issues using them on deer or bear from a long gun.
http://www.georgia-arms.com/new-45-long-colt-260gr-jacketed-hollow-point-p/
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BVB
Four Pointer
Henry bashers! who woulda thunk. Henry makes a fine rifle IMO. Older Marlins are my favorite for sure, but Henry's beat a newer Marlin every time.
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Been pondering a 45 LC...........what ammo do you use? I have a Ruger BH in 45 and am wondering if the same ammo would work well??
I really like the way the Henry loads.........just drop them down the pipe like a 22!!
I usually shoot the Remington SWC. I have shot the Mag Tech Cowboy loads but that stuff is dirty. I have not shot a deer with it, but from what I have read the Rem. SWC makes a decent hunting load. I did call Henry and ask if it would handle +P loads and they said yes, being it was the same alloy receiver used on the .44 Rem Mag. Never tried any of the +P stuff though as I also have the Judge, didn't want somebody to load it with the +P by accident.
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You Winchester/marlin sissys need to hunt with a real leaver gun! 56-50 Spencer is where it's at. It basically the sailboat of leaver guns. You not only have to find the right lead mix, you have to play around with cartridge length and bullet nose shape in order for it to feed correctly.
The sailboat of lever guns, so it only works when the wind is perfect?
The sailboat of lever guns, so it only works when the wind is perfect?
Annnnd no doubt that ammo is available at every country store!!
Ammo is available at every junkyard and tire store! I have been steeling wheel weights off of Lasttpmbstone's truck every opportunity. I just hope he does not switch to zinc!
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The sailboat of lever guns, so it only works when the wind is perfect?
Nope, works great in wind. It might even approach supersonic with a tailwind. Even if you miss the deer, they tend to pass out with fear. You better have a belt with you if that happens.......
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DRS
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I would love to. Just load me some ammo and give me the rifle, then I would be ready to go.