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19 Feb ’12
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I've been noticing quite a few gun trade/sell groups popping up in my area on Facebook. I joined a few a while back and I've been sending out trade proposals when I see something that strikes my eye, well I finally had a bite the other day. Guy posted up a 1978 Marlin model 1894 in .44 mag that he wanted to trade for a pistol. After a few messages back and forth, he agreed to take my Ruger P97 in an even swap. I did a little research before hand, and needless to say I think I came out on the better end of the deal. Anyways, here is my new little hog killing machine. It's in pretty good shape to be a nearly 35 year old gun, and it cycles and shoots sweet to boot.
28 Feb ’12
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what are they advantages of this over bolt-action?
to me bolt action seems just more reliable since so much less parts involved
15 Feb ’12
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I've been noticing quite a few gun trade/sell groups popping up in my area on Facebook. I joined a few a while back and I've been sending out trade proposals when I see something that strikes my eye, well I finally had a bite the other day. Guy posted up a 1978 Marlin model 1894 in .44 mag that he wanted to trade for a pistol. After a few messages back and forth, he agreed to take my Ruger P97 in an even swap. I did a little research before hand, and needless to say I think I came out on the better end of the deal. Anyways, here is my new little hog killing machine. It's in pretty good shape to be a nearly 35 year old gun, and it cycles and shoots sweet to boot.
she's perty
19 Feb ’12
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what are they advantages of this over bolt-action?
to me bolt action seems just more reliable since so much less parts involved
Not so much an advantage, but what drew me to this gun was the caliber. I was looking for something in a carbine length for a brush gun for deer and a dedicated hog hunting rifle. The .44 mag provides more than enough punch for the distance I plan on using it in (100 yds or less) for deer, and has the power to punch through the shield on a hog's shoulder. In my experience, the higher powered rifle cartridges are great for open shots and longer distances, but when you get in the brush where you may have to shoot into leaves or bushes the slower, heavier cartridge seems to work better for me.
15 Feb ’12
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plus it makes me feel like I cowboy when I shoot my lever action
7 Mar ’12
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Maybe I watched too much Lone Ranger as a kid, but I've always wanted a classic 30/30 similar to this. There's something nostalgic about the lever action guns, and honestly, there is a grip protector advantage if you are hiking rough terrain & slip/have to post down to catch yourself. There's also a disadvantage, but let's not get hung up on that right now.
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19 Feb ’12
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I'm digging these facebook gun groups. So far this week I've picked up an old Marlin model 60 .22, along with these two guns in straight up trades for a few of my old war rifles. I like getting "new to me" guns without putting out any cash...
I traded the Enfield for the marlin .22 and this one, an old Remington Woodsmaster in 30-06...
And I just got home from trading a Swiss K31 for this one, a Benelli SuperNova (stock photo, but the one I got is identical + it came with 3 internal chokes and a Primos jellyhead turkey choke)
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