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Offline Holman

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« on: November 29, 2005, 02:32:48 AM »
OK I did it, I bought my birthday gift one week before my birthday. I bought a Marlin 1895GS, it was love at first sight. I only went to the sporting good store to look and price some guns. When I held and looked at the 1895 I knew I just had to have it. Does anyone have this rifle and have you changed the sights? I have not shot it yet but I think I might want to change the front sight. In low light aiming its a little difficult to see the front sight for me, any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

PS I am in the dog house because of this purchase, if had to do it all over again I would not change a thing.
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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2005, 05:41:49 AM »
I'd put a nice set of ghost ring sights on it.  The XS system sights have a really nice front post that makes fairly precise shooting out to 100-150 yards fairly easy.  THe Wild West Guns sight is a fiber optic sight that is reallly easy to see and quick to aquire but makes precise shooting more difficult at longer ranges.
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re: your 1895 gs
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2005, 06:24:02 AM »
i also own one and brought it last spring and also felt it was loue at 1st, site !!!!!   my 1895 g.s. is sweet i,m thinking about scoping it any feeling on that topic. glass on a 1895 g.s.????

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« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2005, 07:22:27 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2005, 08:53:20 AM »
I have been really liking the scout scope setup on my stainles guide gun.  I liked it so much I had a bolt gun setup the same way.  It is really handy in close cover and moving objects.  Its just about the most practicle scope setup you could have for a close/medium range big game rifle.

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« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2005, 06:53:00 PM »
I really admire Thebear's 1895GS. It looks like it would be a real pleasure to own......mine is more "plain Jane" and my style. Only additions are the slip on recoil pad and the XS ghost ring sights.

Whatever you do with yours, Holman, it will become individualized to your liking. Let us know what you do.

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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2005, 06:56:25 PM »
Question for Thebear.....

Are you hunting after dark? What's the story behind the flashlight on your 1895gs?

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« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2005, 01:51:15 AM »
I will get the XS Ghost Ring Sights. What brand is the slip on recoil pad you have on your rifle?
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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2005, 06:29:42 PM »
Hey There "theBear_78" I'm new to the forum. I was wondering where you got your Lever on your 1895GS? It seems like it would be wonderful to those of us in the North country that need to wear gloves...
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Re: hogship
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2005, 04:28:09 AM »
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I will get the XS Ghost Ring Sights. What brand is the slip on recoil pad you have on your rifle?


The recoil pad is a Limbsaver, available most anywhere. I put it right over the top of the original recoil pad. It extends the length of pull about an inch, but I've found that to be of little consideration.



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BTW.....are you sure you have said the following quote from your signature the way you intended?

"Show me the man who does not want his gun registered, and I will show you a man who should not have a gun. "

Pardon me, but if it were me, I'd have said something like....Show me the man who does not want his gun registered, and I will show you a man who thinks the government has no business registering guns. To do so has historically shown to be the precursor to confiscation. There is no other reason for registering firearms, as it has shown to be ineffective in crime prevention.....and that's the reason always given for registration.

RKBA is a right, not a privilege. Registration is more in line with the privilege concept.

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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2005, 06:24:39 AM »
"Pardon me, but if it were me, I'd have said something like....Show me the man who does not want his gun registered, and I will show you a man who thinks the government has no business registering guns. To do so has historically shown to be the precursor to confiscation. There is no other reason for registering firearms, as it has shown to be ineffective in crime prevention.....and that's the reason always given for registration. "

"RKBA is a right, not a privilege. Registration is more in line with the privilege concept. "

Right on Hog!!!!!
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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2005, 03:38:03 AM »
No flames intended towards Holman, but I had the same questions concerning his sig line.  Gun registration has nothing to do with what I consider "legal ownership".  There isn't required registration of vehicles if you drive them "offroad only" and to me one object is no different than another.

Ownership is ownership.
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2005, 07:23:42 AM »
The Loop is a wild west loop,  I went with thier loop because they are just downtown and I could just drive down and get one.  THe DRC loops are supposed to be pretty nice too.  

The light isn't for night hunting, its for those night time walks to the crapper, or investigating those strange sounds outside the tent.  We leave out toilet, 30gal can with toilet seat lid screwd on the top, several hundred yards away from the tents because the scent can attract bears.  It is also pretty nice for tracking jobs that go on into dark or near dark,  or the walk back to the truck after fishing  on a bear infested stream.  

Having a bright light right at the end of your rifle sure beats trying to hold a flashlight in the other hand while holding a rifle.
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« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2005, 04:13:38 AM »
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Pardon me, but if it were me, I'd have said something like....Show me the man who does not want his gun registered, and I will show you a man who thinks the government has no business registering guns. "




I agree with you, but the government does register guns. That said what would be the reason why you would not want your gun to be registered?  :?  My guns are registered and I would never buy a gun off the streets. Do you think that there should be no age minimum to buy guns? Do you think that all Americans are fit to have guns? Registered or not anyone who wants a gun can get one. I just prefer to get mine the legal way not saying that the legal way is right just saying that is the way I will purchase my guns.   :-)
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« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2005, 04:27:45 AM »
Quote from: Bubba w/a 45/70
No flames intended towards Holman, but I had the same questions concerning his sig line.  Gun registration has nothing to do with what I consider "legal ownership".  There isn't required registration of vehicles if you drive them "offroad only" and to me one object is no different than another.

Ownership is ownership.



Very good point, If you do have and drive a vehicle on road is it registered? If so why?
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« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2005, 05:36:38 AM »
Guys,best not to display more than one gun and as to registration it is here and not a topic we want the world to get into as others watch these Forums.
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Re: Scout style scope
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2005, 05:23:00 PM »
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I have been really liking the scout scope setup on my stainles guide gun.  I liked it so much I had a bolt gun setup the same way.  It is really handy in close cover and moving objects.  Its just about the most practicle scope setup you could have for a close/medium range big game rifle.



Out of curiosity, do you like the XS scout mount better than the WWG?  If so, why?  I haven't had a chance to see either and am looking for an opinion of someone who has seen both.
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