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Marlin Dark in .45-70

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July 27, 2024, 09:12 AM
rkentm
Marlin Dark in .45-70
My wife had ordered this for me around Father’s Day and it just came in. Cannot wait to go hunt T-Rex’s this weekend!




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July 27, 2024, 09:50 AM
BigSwede
That's cool

Looks like you could scout scope it?



July 27, 2024, 09:42 PM
rkentm
quote:
Originally posted by BigSwede:
That's cool

Looks like you could scout scope it?


Yes indeed! Have a Vortex scout scope on order from GOVX already!


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July 28, 2024, 06:50 AM
sourdough44
Very nice of the wife to buy it, the thought of it all.
July 28, 2024, 10:46 AM
rkentm
She works in the firearms industry, so I am fortunate beyond belief! Cool

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Originally posted by sourdough44:
Very nice of the wife to buy it, the thought of it all.



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July 28, 2024, 09:03 PM
AUTiger89
Man, that is a great looking setup! Now go get a suppressor for it!

I am so drooling!



Phone's ringing, Dude.
July 28, 2024, 10:49 PM
rkentm
Working on acquiring a Banish 46. Already have the thermal ready to mount!

quote:
Originally posted by AUTiger89:
Man, that is a great looking setup! Now go get a suppressor for it!

I am so drooling!



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July 29, 2024, 04:56 AM
10X-Shooter
She should have scored some points for that!
July 29, 2024, 02:00 PM
Loswsmith
Very nice!

I can't wait for the .357 version of this.


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July 29, 2024, 02:19 PM
rkentm
They are not coming out of Marlin very quickly at all!!!


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Originally posted by Loswsmith:
Very nice!

I can't wait for the .357 version of this.



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July 29, 2024, 02:36 PM
monoblok
Blame Ruger. It appears that Ruger loves this slower pace of release.


-MG
July 29, 2024, 10:01 PM
rkentm
Finished adding the accessories!




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July 30, 2024, 05:30 AM
AUTiger89
Wow, that looks amazing!



Phone's ringing, Dude.
July 30, 2024, 07:52 AM
rkentm
Thank you!

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Originally posted by AUTiger89:
Wow, that looks amazing!



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July 30, 2024, 10:32 AM
sigarmsp226
Beautiful set up. Would love to own one in 30-30 caliber.

That 45-70 has way too much recoil for my old shoulder. I bought a single shot years ago, and sold it after 10 shots and yes I even tried a Limbsaver recoil pad.
July 30, 2024, 10:41 AM
Loswsmith
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Originally posted by rkentm:
They are not coming out of Marlin very quickly at all!!!



Well, it allows me to sock the funds away.


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July 30, 2024, 09:09 PM
rkentm
Thank you! Yeah, the Underwood +P ammo does pack quite a wallop! The 30-30 versions are supposedly available in limited quantities.

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Originally posted by sigarmsp226:
Beautiful set up. Would love to own one in 30-30 caliber.

That 45-70 has way too much recoil for my old shoulder. I bought a single shot years ago, and sold it after 10 shots and yes I even tried a Limbsaver recoil pad.



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July 31, 2024, 08:05 AM
josp
quote:
Originally posted by sigarmsp226:
Beautiful set up. Would love to own one in 30-30 caliber.

That 45-70 has way too much recoil for my old shoulder. I bought a single shot years ago, and sold it after 10 shots and yes I even tried a Limbsaver recoil pad.


I've got an Encore 45-70 that will beat me up with those factory loads, but if I load some 300 grain lead over a smidge of Unique, it's quite pleasant and will still go through anything walking around North America from one end to the other.
July 31, 2024, 01:35 PM
rkentm
With a muzzle energy of 3736 ft. lbs and a velocity of 2275 fps on a 325gr +P round, you absolutely feel the Underwood!


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Originally posted by josp:

I've got an Encore 45-70 that will beat me up with those factory loads, but if I load some 300 grain lead over a smidge of Unique, it's quite pleasant and will still go through anything walking around North America from one end to the other.



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August 03, 2024, 01:58 PM
patw
That is a very cool and practical set up. Where did you get the round holders that go on the hand guard?