Ruger Marlin 45/70

[Hatchdog]

A local guy just posted on our local site that he just picked up one of the new Ruger 1895 45/70’s. I asked him to do a report and if he does I’ll share it here.

[JEBar]

I do hope that the talk of returning quality to Marlin's production by Ruger will prove to be the case

[Greyhawk]

looking forward to the post!

[tcpip95]

Looked at the pictures on the web site. There’s a lot that I like about it, but two things that I don’t are the laminate stock and that long picatinny rail.

[GFK]

This is a Remington vs. Ruger made fit and finish comparison. One would expect Ruger to be more refined. This just is a side-by-side comfimation. But, shooting is what matters.

https://youtu.be/lpxriCVhciA

[Mgderf]

I've heard great things about the new Ruger made Marlins, but I think I will have to wait.
M.S.R.P is something like $1250 for the 1895.
GunBroker has them selling all day long for over $2.5k and Cheaper than Dirt is advertising one for a mere $3795!

No, I'll wait.

[ol'pole]

I think the management at Henry should watch this and be afraid !!!

[ol'pole]

I've heard great things about the new Ruger made Marlins, but I think I will have to wait.
M.S.R.P is something like $1250 for the 1895.
GunBroker has them selling all day long for over $2.5k and Cheaper than Dirt is advertising one for a mere $3795!

No, I'll wait.

$ 1250 for a real Stainless vs. $1198 for a plated version from Henry, I think I would pick the Ruger/Marlin for the $ 52 difference

[GFK]

I have been leaning toward a Henry 45-70, if I decide to purchase one. I like traditional look. Gray, just does not work for me.

[Mgderf]

I have been leaning toward a Henry 45-70, if I decide to purchase one. I like traditional look. Gray, just does not work for me.

The gray is not just a color.
It's what they call a "Marine Cote"
A type of Cera-Cote I believe.

It's a very durable finish, though not as visually pleasing as blued steel.

[bandit1250]

After all the headaches I had with two Ruger American Predator rim fires I won't be buying a Ruger rifle again. Love the Ruger MK series handguns except the MK IV. I would buy a Henry 45/70 over a Ruger.

[Vaquero]

The only Ruger rifles I have ever owned, were a pair of ss 10-22's. Which now belong the 2 youngest, the daughter has one the son the other.
Never had an issues with either. Now hand guns, I've had and still have a few.

RP

[Hatchdog]

I have had and currently own several Rugers and have never had a problem with any. Sorry bandit that you had trouble with yours. My wife has a 22lr American and I have had a 22wmr same thing and both are/were dependable and accurate.