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richkrt99:
I went back and looked at Henry website lists the MSRP for my gun at $1198, which I know I didn't pay, so you're right about the MSRP, generally speaking.
And the Henry "all-weather" is not stainless (like the Marlin), but rather satin finished chrome-plated steel. (I don't care for the shiny finishes, but that's me) I would think the stainless steel might cost a bit more, but probably any "specialty" finish just costs more.
I have no use for the .45-70 and yeah, I find it odd they started with that caliber. I would think the Marlin crowd would go nuts for .30-30. My Henry is .357 which I bought because of the Ruger stainless pistol and Dad's .38 special I already had. Otherwise I'd of probably gone with a .30-30 or maybe the .44 mag or .45 LC
And yes, I agree...the bolt is nice. I noticed that when I was looking yesterday. I assume the twist has a purpose and not just looks, but I like it.
I also like that Ruger kept with the Marlin design and heritage and improved (hopefully) on the build and details. They put the Marlin logo in the stock as well as MARLIN on the recoil pad. Other than the serial number, I don't think the gun says Ruger on it anywhere. Nice they kept it a Marlin
So many shooting options, so little time...(and money)
richkrt99:
since nunya other rednecks and 'mericans keeping up with your gun-toting responsibilities....
I guess I will have to post....yet AGAIN.
My buddie's Palmetto AKV which is a 9mm; technically pistol, with a brace (although it sure feels like a carbine to me). Built on basically a AK platform, but made in 'merica by Palmetto - and done so very well if this is the standard.
Shoots really well, and lots of fun. I'm actually very impressed with it. I like it much better than the Ruger 9mm carbine I have (which is a heavy pig for a pistol carbine IMO)
I don't really own anything in a AK platform, but this shoots really well. Only problem is it has AK sights and apparently you need an AK sight tool to adjust (which I don't have). The iron sights are off by a mile (okay about 5" left and 4" high at 100' - which is ALOT.
I put a Romeo5 red dot on this puppy and about 15 rounds to sight that in and we are off and running. This thing is really fun. 35 round mag - which burns it up pretty quickly. Went through 150 rounds in a few minutes. Shot some basic factory 9mm 115RN stuff then two boxes of my home grown 115RN reloads. Ate them all up without a single malfunction.
I really like it. Offered to trade my "well established Ruger manufactured" 9mm Carbine straight up for it and my buddy just looked and me and smiled..."that's a big No there buddy"
Anyway...fun on the range. I watched a few Youtube videos on this afterward and lots of gun folks rave about this thing. Saw one guy shooting at steel at 200 yds (which sounds like a stretch for 9mm) but he was gonging it.
alta:
it looks nice, it’s still not a $1000 rifle
richkrt99:
I like it, but I have no use for a .45-70. No dinosaurs in my region.
Also, since I have a Henry all-weather model in .357 new last year (albeit no side gate)
and....
Totally unexpectedly and just yesterday....apparently I have acquired a Win model 94 30-30 Golden Spike commemorative edition. My buddy walked in to my office yesterday and placed it on my desk. "Here...I have no use for this". His dad bought it new in 1969, hung over a mantle for decades and gave to him couple years ago. It's never been fired. He offered to trade it for a scope I have (which is "worth" about $500, but I bought on sale for $300 with the cantilever mount). He does not have the box or any original paperwork, so that ding's the value, but I would not sell it anyway.
(We will of course take to our local FFL and transfer properly)
Winchester apparently made 70,000 of these so not exactly rare, but still cool. Oldest and most unique gun in my collection.
Might just have to make a display case for this and hang in my office or something. (or maybe just drive a couple nails in my stone chimney over the mantle :-)...if I had one)
Mickstix:
Ya rednecks ya. :hearts:
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