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Offline perklo

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« on: March 28, 2004, 04:49:58 AM »
I bought a used-but-not-abused, about 30 year old Glenfield (Western Auto) Marlin 30/30 last month.

I added a fixed 4X Nikon ProStaff Rimfire Classic for $100.00 from Wally World. Don't let the "rimfire" in the scope's name fool ya; I talked to Nikon once on the phone and once through email and they assured me that that 4X can take the recoil from ANY rifle!

Now to tackle the 7.5 lb trigger before next deer season!   :wink:

- perklo
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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2004, 04:52:06 AM »
Congrats and welcome aboard.  Always nice to hear about a new "member of the order".
You will find that that firearm is a truly practical hunting piece for most of your hunting on this continent.
Enjoy it and let us know about your TP fix.
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new mamber...
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2004, 05:29:43 AM »
Thanks rifleranger!

This is actually the second Marlin 30/30 I've owned, but I sold my first one over 15 years ago (right after taking my first deer with it) and have been missing it ever since.

This should ease my jonesin' though!   :wink:

- perklo

PS - the trigger should be pretty straightforward; there are plenty of diassembly instructions in my gunsmithing books, and it is a simple half and full cock notch hammer and sear design to lightly stone. I'll post the results when I get to it.
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« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2004, 03:11:35 PM »
Just bought my first Marlin also. Picked up a used 1895CB last weekend from my local gun shop, could not tell that it had been shot. There was no wear marks on the blueing, not even on the loading gate. and the wood is prefect. I've put about 80 rounds threw it this last week playing with it. I think I will really like it. Great gun and it holds nine rounds of ammo! Now I need to get my press set back up and pick up some dies and get some loads worked up.

Ricky
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2004, 01:37:34 PM »
A hearty welcome to the new guys, and a word of warning......there is no cure for Marlinitis!  Oh Well! :grin:
I just got my order from Midway yesterday......Collet and Factory crimp dies for my newest, a 336C in 35 Remington.  Another gently used gun I found at a pawn shop at a great price.  I also got a box of Speer's 180-grain Hot-Cor bullets, I've used them in several different guns/calibers and they have always shot well.  I'm gonna start with BLC-2 and Varget, if I can find a load as good as the Rem 200, I'll be delighted.  This gun shoots them into an inch at 100 yards, from a crappy rest.  Anything better than that, I'll have to take up varminting with them! :wink:
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2004, 07:59:09 AM »
perklo and RKrodle --


Be warned...

You have succumbed to Marlinitis and are doomed.  Your bolt guns will soon feel neglected and your relationship with them may never recover.
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« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2004, 03:22:41 PM »
Hey Perklo, you giving up on the NEF Handys?  I sold mine a month or so ago so I could buy a used Marlin .30-30.  I took a stone to the full cock notch and the trigger and it is now so smooth it is scary.  I'm thinking of touching the notch with a file just to roughen it up a touch.  The mating surfaces look good, and engagement is solid.  But boy, I breathe on that trigger and it lets go.  I wish you well with yours!

-WH-  (Kees on the Yahoo NEF-Singleshot forum)
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2004, 11:24:10 AM »
Naww...

I still love my Handi's, but I always liked the model 336 - and this one was an easy deal. Used, but not abused - and priced right (under $200 w/tax and all...).

I might like a used 45/70 one day, but this is as good a Tennessee "deer-getter" as they come!

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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2004, 01:38:29 PM »
Yes, I know what you mean about the Marlins.  I had a couple way back when, lost them in a divorce.  The one I picked up is .30-30, which is good enough for me.  Mine came in at two bills from a private owner.  I loaded up some rounds with 180 gr. hand casts and it is shooting low even with the rear sight at top elevation.  I have ordered a Williams WDOS for it from Natchez with the 5/16" U-blade.  We'll see how that works.  I'm also thinking of a longer barrel, but that may get to be too pricey.  We'll see.  I found a guy in Florida who will parkerize it and put TR Gunkote on for $125, and that is definitely in the works.

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