Yet Another Gun Thread
#1962
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I have a Marlin .22 I always assumed it was a model 60, because that is the most common. But in looking around, I discovered it is most probably a 795, which is a scalled down version of the camp carbine (9mm), which I also own.
I have never had a single misfire in either rifle, ever. I use all sorts of ammo - whatever is cheapest - in both. I would not hesitate to get another one of either model. Add a scope, and they are very accurate.
I have never had a single misfire in either rifle, ever. I use all sorts of ammo - whatever is cheapest - in both. I would not hesitate to get another one of either model. Add a scope, and they are very accurate.
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Amazing, simple action. No muss, no fuss, it just shoots. Easy to clean, too.
I love my Winchester 94 lever action carbine. It's a tack driver, and I've take a couple of deer with it (.44 rem mag) as well. But it's a very complicated piece of machinery, and a nightmare to clean all the nooks and cranies.
Both good guns, but quite the opposite in many ways.
I love my Winchester 94 lever action carbine. It's a tack driver, and I've take a couple of deer with it (.44 rem mag) as well. But it's a very complicated piece of machinery, and a nightmare to clean all the nooks and cranies.
Both good guns, but quite the opposite in many ways.
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Not sure. I just cleaned it throughout and the loading and firing mechanism were very dirty. I then put 10-rounds in all 6 mags and cycled through all of them. I had one fail to load when cycling and I guess I wasn't slapping them hard enough.
I also bought some Hornaday Critical Defense for the house.
I also bought some Hornaday Critical Defense for the house.
#1971
They can be a decent hunting rifle, but are far from "accurate". I think the average 91/30 is a 2 MOA gun with decent ammo. Using the typical 50yr old surplus ammo that's cheap, you're not going to get even that.
Mosin Nagant's have 2 things going for them... CHEAP, both for the rifle and ammo, and HISTORICAL VALUE. But the list of things against them is a mile long, starting with accuracy compared to any modern cartridge in any modern bolt-action rifle.
If looking for a first hunting rifle (deer), and prioritizing budget, a used Savage Axis or Remington 770 for under $300 with scope should be pretty easy to find at any LGS or pawnshop. Decent rifle ammo is $20-$30 box for all the major calibers. I'm a 25-06 guy myself for deer, but 30.06 is cheaper.
#1973
The ammo is not as cheap as the .22lr Or at least I cant find it that cheap. I want something I can go out and shoot for the heck of it at one of the many outdoor ranges here.
If I eventually want to try to go hunting well my friend that hunts deer with his brother has enough extra guns. Also my soon to be father in law, who was in the military, has plenty of guns. Plus it would be easier to visit him and buy something in Nevada than even here in Tx. Plus it would give me quality time with my Father in law