Hello. Here I'm trying to pool into the forum members' good deal of knowledge.
I own a Marlin 1895CB, 26" octagonal, chambered for 45-70 Govt.
Got delivery of it last year; then had to sit on it as the ammo available in town was not really up to the capabilities of the rifle (I do not want to initiate a debate or offend anyone's individual predilections, so I would not mention the ammo brand or its specs).
Since this is a very rare, actually a unique caliber in my neck of the global woods, ammo of this caliber comes in only by order or else once a year.
This weekend my order finally arrived. Now I have a supply of, IMHO, adequate rounds :
WINCHESTER Super X - CXP2 , 300gr. JHP; and
WINCHESTER Supreme , 300gr. Ballistic SilverTip,
I already own and treasure a Marlin 1894 Carbine, which loads .44 Remington Magnum rounds.
As years go by, it never ceases to amaze me how accurate this firearm is.
I have tested it up to 125 mts. with a bench support: all the shots were right on the money!!
Amazing for a revolver ammunition fired from a lever action carbine!!
If this new piece is half as accurate as its little sibling has been then this is some serious mass thrower.
Which brings me to the issue: I shoot my 1894 with its original iron sights. Given the intended use and actual capabilities of both bullet and firearm, it is adequate.
The 1895CB however, is a true long range fire weapon. The original design and history of the gun is associated to Buffalo hunting then later with a requirement from the US Army Cavalry for a long range platform.
The 45-70 GOVT ammo ballistic performance is also well documented. Expected drop on the WINCHESTER Silvertip at 300 yds is about 51. However at that distance the bullet is still transonic !!
As much as I will like to test the capabilities of this rifle (in as much as my own skill allows) and even being fully aware of the ballistic table predictions I cannot bear to even think of fitting a modern optical sight to this classic.
So I would ask of anyone who can provide information on long range sights that are compatible with this riffle.
In fact, if there is anyone out there manufacturing a correct era replica of the sights used back then when this gun was in its heyday that will be much appreciated
I cannot avoid thinking of the sights used by Tom Selleck in the movie "Quigley Down Under". Something of that sort will be very cool.
Thanks for any piece of info you can bring on the subject.
Safe shooting,
The Flash
I own a Marlin 1895CB, 26" octagonal, chambered for 45-70 Govt.
Got delivery of it last year; then had to sit on it as the ammo available in town was not really up to the capabilities of the rifle (I do not want to initiate a debate or offend anyone's individual predilections, so I would not mention the ammo brand or its specs).
Since this is a very rare, actually a unique caliber in my neck of the global woods, ammo of this caliber comes in only by order or else once a year.
This weekend my order finally arrived. Now I have a supply of, IMHO, adequate rounds :
WINCHESTER Super X - CXP2 , 300gr. JHP; and
WINCHESTER Supreme , 300gr. Ballistic SilverTip,
I already own and treasure a Marlin 1894 Carbine, which loads .44 Remington Magnum rounds.
As years go by, it never ceases to amaze me how accurate this firearm is.
I have tested it up to 125 mts. with a bench support: all the shots were right on the money!!
Amazing for a revolver ammunition fired from a lever action carbine!!
If this new piece is half as accurate as its little sibling has been then this is some serious mass thrower.
Which brings me to the issue: I shoot my 1894 with its original iron sights. Given the intended use and actual capabilities of both bullet and firearm, it is adequate.
The 1895CB however, is a true long range fire weapon. The original design and history of the gun is associated to Buffalo hunting then later with a requirement from the US Army Cavalry for a long range platform.
The 45-70 GOVT ammo ballistic performance is also well documented. Expected drop on the WINCHESTER Silvertip at 300 yds is about 51. However at that distance the bullet is still transonic !!
As much as I will like to test the capabilities of this rifle (in as much as my own skill allows) and even being fully aware of the ballistic table predictions I cannot bear to even think of fitting a modern optical sight to this classic.
So I would ask of anyone who can provide information on long range sights that are compatible with this riffle.
In fact, if there is anyone out there manufacturing a correct era replica of the sights used back then when this gun was in its heyday that will be much appreciated
I cannot avoid thinking of the sights used by Tom Selleck in the movie "Quigley Down Under". Something of that sort will be very cool.
Thanks for any piece of info you can bring on the subject.
Safe shooting,
The Flash