Marlin 1895cb

[Ojaileveraction]

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I bought a new Marlin 1895cb a couple weeks ago.
I am absolutely enamored with this cowboy Rifle with the sleek look of the straight butstock, slim line forestock and the 26 inch tapered octagon barrel. Just picking it up I feel like I've got on my boots and spurs.
I put a Williams 336 reciever sight on it and started shooting. I've loaded new Starline brass with 300gr cast lead and Hornady 350gr FP interlock bullets. Using IMR 3031 and keeping the velocity to 1800fps or so for the cast lead and up to abouthe 2000fps for the 350s. That's theoretical fps according to the load book.
While I can reach out to 500yds with the 300gr cast lead bullets they tumble sometimes past 300 yards. The 350gr jacketed really reach out there.
The 300gr cast I think will work great for the Lever action Silhouettt. And I'll be trying the 350s on the Longrange game.
I've also loaded and shot some cowboy velocity rounds using the 300gr cast lead bullets over Unique and Titegroup powders. I can see there could be lots of fun plinking with those mild recoiled rounds. They were accurate.
Even with the 26 inch barrel the 1895 is 6-8 Oz lighter than my 336w.

[Neon Horse]

That's a nice one! I like Marlins. I like levers! Yours looks really great!

[tractortad]

Nice looking Marlin - especially since it's in 45-70. Looks like Marlin has finally gotten past their QA problems since Remington bought them out and they're making some nice guns again...

[RanchRoper]

Beautiful. I'd pack that on my saddle anytime.

[Ojaileveraction]

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This is the '95cb next to my 20 inch 336w.

[RanchRoper]

That's a long sight line down a 26" barrel. Must be great fun to shoot.

[Ojaileveraction]

That's a long sight line down a 26" barrel. Must be great fun to shoot.

Like most all lever guns it's a pain shooting from the bench. I finally piled two sand bags on top of my benchrest to get some height.
To stand shoot it was great and that extra sight line had me hitting the 200 yrd Ram swinger easily. Surprised the boojy out of me when I hit three times in a row. Something I haven't done with my 336 in two years.
I was surprised how fun it was and how fast I got used to shooting it.
The long barrel was the deciding point between the Marlin and the Henry. I have a Big Boy in 357 mag, probably the sweetest rifle to shoot I've ever shot out of the box. The 45-70 though is more nuanced and to get that full potential out of a lever gun it needs that extra 6 inches of barrel.
At least that's what I'm telling myself.

[Mgderf]

Nice looking Marlin - especially since it's in 45-70. Looks like Marlin has finally gotten past their QA problems since Remington bought them out and they're making some nice guns again...

I sure hope so.
I just hit the buy button on a new Marlin 1895 yesterday.
Mine will be wearing a 22" barrel and I'm really looking forward to getting it to the range.
My state just opened up the deer regulations to include such choices as the venerable .45-70.

I used a .30-30 last year with great success, but I've always had a penchant for the classic buffalo gun.

[tractortad]

Nice looking Marlin - especially since it's in 45-70. Looks like Marlin has finally gotten past their QA problems since Remington bought them out and they're making some nice guns again...

I sure hope so.
I just hit the buy button on a new Marlin 1895 yesterday.
Mine will be wearing a 22" barrel and I'm really looking forward to getting it to the range.
My state just opened up the deer regulations to include such choices as the venerable .45-70.

I used a .30-30 last year with great success, but I've always had a penchant for the classic buffalo gun.

I hope so, too. Saw this Marlin 1895 CBA at the LGS a couple of weeks ago and couldn't pass it up - especially since Marlin has a $100 rebate going on. Always wanted to own a Marlin and see how they compare to a Henry - and I'm a sucker for octagon barrels on any lever gun.... This modern Marlin isn't up to par with Henry's woodwork, but it sure cycles smooth and shoots straight - I like it.

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[Ojaileveraction]

I really think your going to be very happy.