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<blockquote data-quote="sambo3006" data-source="post: 122359" data-attributes="member: 2740"><p>You might be suprised at the accuracy of a Marlin 1985 lever action in 45/70. I have one that shoots Hornady 300 gr HP's at 1900 fps into clover leafs at 100 yds. I bought it used in new condition from a guy at a gun show and he gave me the recipe for his pet load. First 3 shot group went into a 0.47" ctc ragged hole at 100 yds with a Burris 1.75-5 scope. I have never even tried a different load in it.</p><p>I talked to a Marlin rep. He said he hears that all the time for the big bore Marlins and he thought it might be because they don't produce nearly as many of them as the 30-30's and the tooling for rifling the barrel probably doesn't have much wear on it.</p><p>Sounds like you want a bolt gun but if you have never hefted a Marlin lever action you might want to try it at a gun shop.</p><p>Have fun with your project!</p><p>Sam</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sambo3006, post: 122359, member: 2740"] You might be suprised at the accuracy of a Marlin 1985 lever action in 45/70. I have one that shoots Hornady 300 gr HP's at 1900 fps into clover leafs at 100 yds. I bought it used in new condition from a guy at a gun show and he gave me the recipe for his pet load. First 3 shot group went into a 0.47" ctc ragged hole at 100 yds with a Burris 1.75-5 scope. I have never even tried a different load in it. I talked to a Marlin rep. He said he hears that all the time for the big bore Marlins and he thought it might be because they don't produce nearly as many of them as the 30-30's and the tooling for rifling the barrel probably doesn't have much wear on it. Sounds like you want a bolt gun but if you have never hefted a Marlin lever action you might want to try it at a gun shop. Have fun with your project! Sam [/QUOTE]
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