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Yep, shot some levergun today.
Just checking zero on some hunting rifles, our rifle deer season starts this coming Saturday.
All preformed nicely, either dead on or slightly high at 50 yes. which is where I like these.
Left to right
Henry BBS 41 Mag, Marlin 35 Rem, Winchester 30-30, Henry BBB 44 Mag, and Marlin Cowboy 45 colt.

Guess you can tell I like octagons a little.
So I should be ready next weekend, should I miss,
I won't be able to blame the rifles.
Hey Mags, that's 5, only a dozen more to go.

RP

Sure do like that brass Randy

Shoots good too, hoping to get some meat with it this year.

RP

Great looking rifles.

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Good looking 5! Best looking of those, BB Brass with octagon barrel. The remaining dozen are impatiently waiting.

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 17, 2019 3:32 pm

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nice collection indeed .... which one do you plan to carry into the woods first ..

Leaning towards the 41, but it really depends on what the game cameras show next Fri.
The 35 could squeeze it out.
But if the camera close to the house shows the best option, either of the open sighted ones could work easily.
As all those shots would most likely be 50 yds. or less. But,
my thing is if they get inside of 30-35 yds., I start reaching for the pistol.


RP

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:09 pm

But,my thing is if they get inside of 30-35 yds., I start reaching for the pistol.

RP

well understood, that's when our Redhawk shines

These are the ones I have used in the past few years.
RP

All have one kill each.

RP

impressive collection ... would like to hear more about each .... specially the one with the scope ... is its barrel ported ..

I like your thinking here Randy, the .41 would be a solid choice. I believe you have too many .35's; you should send one to me for "Western Evaluation!" Ok, ok, thought I'd try. Good luck this coming weekend Randy.

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Set of nice pistols there.
Now as for the dozen waiting their turn, be sure to make that a bakers dozen. A new Henry 38-55 is calling you for a home

Mighty fine shooting irons!

DId the Winchester start life as a commemorative?
I see what looks like a gold plated load gate and the octagon barrel are reminiscent of a comem.
It also appears to have the black chrome, post 64 finish on the receiver and nose cap.

I have seen a few mod 94's that started out as commemoratives and were re-stocked and sometimes plated parts replaced with blue.

Very nice selection of rifles and revolvers to choose from! What .45 Colt load do you like in the Marlin?

JEBar wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:18 am

impressive collection ... would like to hear more about each .... specially the one with the scope ... is its barrel ported ..

The Ruger is SBH 7,5" barrel non ported and was the first pistol I took a deer with.
Was a small scrub buck, he was about 60 yds. One shot with a 240 jsp put him down on the spot. He was quartering away, right through the heart and exited the opposite shoulder.


Riding down the road at the moment when I get home I will finish about the others.

RP

Mistered wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:03 pm

DId the Winchester start life as a commemorative?
I see what looks like a gold plated load gate and the octagon barrel are reminiscent of a comem.
It also appears to have the black chrome, post 64 finish on the receiver and nose cap.

I have seen a few mod 94's that started out as commemoratives and were re-stocked and sometimes plated parts replaced with blue.

No it is a '94 Classic and the way they came from Winchester, my dad had one when I was growing up.
My nephew ended up with it, or he was suppose to, but that's another story.
I bought this one a few years ago in like new condition, of all my rifles it's seen the least action.
But I sure would love to down a deer with it.
There's one on gunbroker now, item #845108108 I have a bid in on it.

RP

fortyshooter wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:43 pm

Very nice selection of rifles and revolvers to choose from! What .45 Colt load do you like in the Marlin?

Was shooting 10.0 grs Unique but now 9.5, and I can't tell if much difference.

RP

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:04 pm

fortyshooter wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:43 pm

Very nice selection of rifles and revolvers to choose from! What .45 Colt load do you like in the Marlin?

Was shooting 10.0 hrs Unique but now 9.5, and I can't tell if much difference.

RP

That's a good load! Alliant 2400 works well for hotter .45 loads too.