Author Topic: The big trade (Read 875 times)

jpstrait · « **on:** September 17, 2005, 06:57:59 PM »

I've been a long time Marlin lever action fan, however, I find myself always looking at the Ruger #1, specifically the 1-A Sporter in 7x57. I like the feel of a shorter rifle in the brush. I've been pondering the idea of trading a Marlin 30-30 and 35 Rem. for one. I know the trade probably wouldn't be even, but I'm willing to give alittle cash to make it square. I would still keep my Marlin 375 Win. so I'm not getting rid of everything. What do you guys think, or am I just crazy? By the way I would use it for deer hunting, which I get to do about one week a year in Missouri, (if I'm lucky anymore), shots no longer than 150 yards. Thanks for any replies, J-P.

drdougrx · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2005, 06:50:59 AM »

Just do it!!!!

I had a Marlin 1895 and traded it in for a #1 in 45/70. I've NEVER looked back. I've used it on all kinds of game and will again on a bison in a few weeks. I also have one in 243 and is is also great. I have a mauser in 7x57 and I expect the #1 will super in that cartridge.

Just a few things though; the receiver is longer or at least different in length from that of a bolt gun. I found I needed to use off-set rings to get proper eye relief on one rifle. On the 45./70, I ended up with a leupold scout scope set all the way forward and added a limbsaver pad to give me an extra 1" and the requisite 13" of eye relief. On the 243, I used a pair of leuopld offset rings with a leupold 2x7 vari-x II and this was just perfect.

Good Luck!

Doug

Graybeard · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2005, 11:23:52 AM »

I own some Marlins and have owned a Ruger #1B. No way I'd trade two Marlins for one Ruger #1, but I might trade two of the Rugers for one Marlin if I were to ever find myself with two. Of course after that experience I'll never find myself with one again.

R.W.Dale · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2005, 08:23:32 AM »

If you can pull off such a trade you will not be disapointed I miss my ruger No1

azmike · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2005, 01:43:28 PM »

JP,

Aren't you at least going to use the .35 for ONE deer season? If not, I'll buy your dies and brass.

Also, if you get the Ruger, I hear the RSI is pretty sweet, if you can find one in 7x57. Cabelas lists an aperture sight in their catalog (don't remember who makes it) for the #1 that mounts onto the rear scope base. That would be nice to use at woods range.

See ya.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2005, 06:35:37 PM »

i would also trade off those two Marlins for a Ruger #1. Great rifles.