I just cannot believe that this day in age you can find someone this genuine with this much knowledge. No flash. No bs. Perfect channel. Please never stop.
allthingsman I was literally thinking the same thing on the last Hickok video I just watched(marlin .45 70). He really is a stand up guy, knowledgeable, his vids are no bs, and he's humble. not to mention his personal range is absolutely awesome.
Yeah, shoots great with my Oregon Trail .431 size cast bullets or any factory jacketed ammo I've used, but it did not like smaller cast bullets at all.
Wow, this was almost 10 years ago. Back in 09 I had started my first year of high school. Now I'm 25 and just 5 years ago learned about your channel. Thank you for your videos and knowledge! Greetings from the Grand Canyon State!
Thanks for watching. Too bad you did not discover us back in '09; watching our videos could have prevented you from focusing too much on your homework! :-)
Im 25 now and i can remember watching hickok around 2010, ive never met hickok but its almost like hes part of the family ive been watching almost half my life, best youtuber and gun personality ever.
I'm an Aussie and when i turned 15 in the 1970s i got my gun license and my father bought me a brand new Winchester 44 mag lever action for pig hunting. I literally put 1000's of hot rounds through it and never once had a problem with it. I loved that gun so much, i still regret selling it to this day.
@@MattH-wg7ou its not that complicated, they just took most handgun and semi & full auto weapons. You can still have bolt and lever actions, as well as shotguns and air rifles. Handguns can be had once you join a target club and obtain the licence.
Marlin uses their patented Microgroove rifling in most of their rifles, but in the cowboy models with the octagonal barrels, they use the deep-cut Ballard type rifling. They just tend to get the bore a bit big in some of the .44's apparently.
Thanks hickock45. I just got my first 44 mag rifle (Henry Big Boy) a couple of weeks ago. It is a blast to shoot. My head was prepared for the usual blast of a pistol. The rifle was so easy and mild in comparison.
Love your channel and listening to the knowledge you share and your degree of accuracy with a vast array of firearms is astounding to me you're a legend sir
@Roberthurz , You'll really enjoy it. I didn't think I'd ever want a pistol caliber rifle and thought it was unfortunate that I'd have to buy one when I decided to do cowboy shooting matches. There I had a perfectly good "cowboy" .45-70 in the 1886. Well, it turned out to be a favorite firearm genre. I really enjoy shooting my 1894s in .45 Colt and .44 Magnum,as well as the Uberti 1873 in .45 Colt. Good luck with it.
being about your age and shooting 44 mag since 73... I too did not get a 44 mag lever gun till a few years back. I went with the Henry and as you say... My SWC bullets just would not feed or were too long! that was weird but I ended up loving the WFN cast bullets in the gun and my revolvers too. I absolutely agree on the skinner and peep sight thing for older eyes also. I am only 6' tall but have long arms so the recoil pad thing was spot on for me too. They are a kick to shoot along with my revolvers.
Through experimenting I found the answer. When my bullets were hitting the cardboard sidways at about 12 yards, I knew I had quite a problem. I still have some .429-.430 bullets loaded for handguns, but I'm not buying anything under .431 again. Gradually, I'll phase into nothing but the .431 bullets so that I can shoot them in anything.
Oh man, you have no idea how much frustration you just resolved for me with your discussion of the proper bullet diameter for this gun. I recently bought an 1894 .44 mag to match my hunting handgun and the tumbling lead bullets have been killing me. I've been shooting expensive jacketed rounds for practice. Excellent video.
Per usual, another fun and informative video. That tidbit about barrel length affecting bullet trajectory and printing was interesting. Thanks, Hickok45.
I don't have anything to add to the gun debate; I'm not an american and never grew up with guns other than for hunting. But I do appreciate clever design, precision engineering, quality manufacturing etc., and there is a lot of that to be found in firearms. You always have something interesting to say about the history of the weapon, how it functions, personal thoughts etc. I've never fired a gun but I enjoy your videos and it would be sad to see your passion taken from you and the like-minded.
Well, I've loaded my .45 Colt Marlin Cowboy to full capacity for 13 years now without any spring weakening that I've noticed, so I wouldn't expect any ill effect in this gun either. Thanks for the tip, though.
The .45-70 is a fun gun, too. The .44 or .45 Colt would be something you'd probably shoot more, just like a handgun (same round). I recommend you get both! :-) I really like the Marlin Cowboy version of the .45-70. It's a model '95, I believe, and the Guide Gun is special, too.
Great video, thanks for this. I have a Winchester M94 in .44 Mag and love it. I had the tumbling problem you mentioned when driving cast bullets beyond 1100fps, which were .429" RNFP's so your advice sheds light on that issue. And you're right, the handiness of a 20" levergun has to be experienced to be appreciated.
I have considered watching and enjoying your videos a privilege. Great in every way. Thank you for your clean vocabulary and willingness to share your knowledge with others. Keep on Keeping on! If ever you put your sessions on DVD I would like to purchase.
I just bought a used Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum today. I've wanted that gun since I was about 9 years old. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to getting it to the range!
I like the way you point out that its not the weight of bullet that defines flight path, we all need to remember pull of gravity is constant no matter what weight is, its speed and ballistic coefficient or drag that affect flight path
@merctp45 , I have no experience with the Henry. I like the tradition and history of the Marlin, but as I understand the relatively new Henry company does a good job.
Hickok, I actually have the same rifle. Mine has a Williams adjustable peep on mine. It is a wonderful firearm for hunting and it always goes with me when I go camping. On a side note, I am a student @ Sonoran Desert Institute, I am getting my Associates Degree in Firearm Technology. I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!
Question about the Ghost Ring. I purchased a new Henry 45/70 in August last year that was equipped with the X/S sights. To save my life, I just could not make that sight work for me. I am 74 years old, and have used the Buckhorn sights, and scopes since the age of 10. Singing some praise now,,,,,,I contacted Henry Arms and explained the problem, and learned that the new Henry 45/70 comes with the Buckhorn sight. Well, the Henry folks told me that if the X/S sights were unusable for me,,, just to ship my rifle to the factory, and the would replace it with a new rifle with the open sights. My cost ? 20 dollars to ship the rifle to Rice Lake WI., and 20 dollars for the FFL transfer fee. Period. How about that for customer service ? Can't beat Henry . Well ,,, now I have a 45/70 lever action that I can use, and I love the Henry. I also have a Golden Boy in 22 mag, and a Big Boy in 45 long colt. All great rifles. Saw your vid on the 1860 Henry,,, now that will be my next Henry. Thanks for the great videos . Rod
You weren't the first video on the Henry 44 Mag Levergun, but I came to you first, Sir. I am getting one in another month when I get my license. Thanks for your education, banter, and goodwill towards fun.
LOVE the video Hickok!! Great job. I've got a Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum and I wholeheartedly agree with you....these lever guns are fun to shoot. And, if I do say so myself, my particular Marlin is insanely accurate. When it comes to marksmanship, I am certainly no slouch....but neither am I the best shot on the block. But my Marlin sure does make me look good! Again, great job on the video. Keep up the good work!! Best, Mr.Wheelie
Hickock is the most passionate non hunter gunnut I've ever seen! Most non hunters I know don't even know what end of the gun the bullet comes out! Nice reviews Hickock. About the crossbolt, lawyer safety, I like it for safely unloading a lever rifle but put it back to fire position and use the hammer as a safety when hunting. Nothin worse than jumping a buck out of a Cooley and snapping that rifle to your shoulder and having it go click!
Your the Best of the Best. My home town is Knoxville, and even the sounds in your back yard make me home sick. But when I want information I go to your videos.
This was the first video of yours that I watched. At the time I didn't think to much of it because I didn't realize how popular your stuff was/is. You and fpsrussia are my favorites.
I really want a lever gun. I enjoyed this video. It seems as though you got a little more deeply into the subject matter. Being a reloader, I always listen up to any info about that. Great video!
Reactive targets are fun. For longer range, small caliber ,I fill a plastic milk jug with sand (add water) and hang it from a tree branch on 4-6 feet of rope.If I was shooting large caliber, I would probably try a yellow 5 gallon container . Its also a good way to save the lead for reuse...assumeing you are able to hit the target once in a while. :-) Another target idea....back in the 90's I wondered "what use could I find for all of these darn AOL cd's I get in the mail? A simple nail in a wooden backstop ,with a cd/dvd makes for one bright target that will shatter in the cold.They can be attached to just about anything with double back tape.
wouldn't really care for 44 mag in hand gun (is just a high powered toy to play with at the range), but in pistol cartridge carbines like this it's very, very sweet and has actual real world practicality
Hickok45 great advice as always on carrying the Lever guns with the empty as a means of safety . As an older new comer to firearms. I've learned a lot from your videos and appreciate your attention to detail. Your fellow Tennessean. Shane
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Good shoot Tennesee. I love your front grip dude. It’s major league. Great show Hitchcock! Get laser eye surgery, go 20:20, and you can compete world class.
With cast bullets, typically they will swage in the barrel. You may get some pressure spikes if the barrel is indeed too small but it will be accurate.
Funny you should ask, I just bought a Rossi 38 special/357, I love it. The 357 hits hard and if you don't want to shoot the expensive ammo you can always go with 38 special. I chose it over 44 mag because I felt it was a more "all around" choice for hunting,self defense and survival. Hope this helps bud, If you buy you you won't be disappointed.
John Harrington idk man, I've seen boxes of 44 ammo going for around $25-$35, but 30-30 ammo usually runs for $10-$15 a box. But that's just where I live. But comparing between a winchester '94 30-30 and a Marlin 1894 44mag, it all depends on what you'll use it for.
I like the side ejection of the Marlin. Winchester/Marlin are equally reliable. Overall, 30-30 is a better round than the .44. But .44 is a little bit easier to reload and you can fit more rounds in the magazine. Buy what you like the best.
Nice shooting! No flinch on an empty chamber. That's great education for new shooters. I like the Marlins, I have four in Cal. .22, .25-20 Win, .35 Rem, and 45-70. I don't have a .44 Mag rifle yet but I'll have to look into getting one. To one older gentleman from another. Nice video.
You are a legend me and the family love watching and learning about the old and new guns we are from Canada so we can't play with some but it fun to watch
As a handloader, I agree. The combo thing isn't as big a deal in these modern days, think, as it was in the wild west when you were out on your horse in the mountains for weeks or months. For cowboy shooting matches, it's nice. Now days, one might actually WANT a different caliber handgun because it might offer something special (10mm, .44 mag, etc.).
The GBL is the blued one. The 1895SBL is probably the one you'd be most interested in of current production models. It comes with a rail segment on top of the receiver and the XS sights stock, which you may or may not like, but is stainless w/ 6+1 capacity. I bought mine at a local store in College Station, TX. You should have much better luck finding some of the 18.5" models since they are currently in production (most of the Rem ones are OK, just check before you buy!).
@gotindrachenhart , I don't do that. If I'm going to step up to a really hot round, I just load jacketed rounds. Not sure a gas check would increase the diameter or improve the seal of the bullet?
Had my Marlin .44 lever action about a year now and it is my favorite gun I own. I just got my second deer with it this deer season at 75 yards with iron sights. Great gun, I just wish that it was a little cheaper to shoot.
bought one of the marlins 44 mag in 1977 at a tg&y store for 150.00 brand new .sold it in 1984 it for 200.00 now i see them for 500.00. but i want a 270 and sold it wish i had kept it .i did buy a 30-30 in the 90s for 165.00 it is one of the angle eject ,it shoots good,my son bought me a henry golden boy in 22 mag with oct barrel for my bday 4 years ago,that rifle is smooth as silk.always have loved leveractions.
I just bought the 1894 Marlin 44 today. Actually my wife bought it for me for my birthday. It is the standard 44 not the limited edition with the Octagon barrel. I bought some snap caps and have been fooling around with it until I can go out and shoot it next week. Very sweet! It's my first lever gun in a pistol cartridge! Yeee Haawww!
The Marlin 1894C 357 Mag, 18.5", @ the right price, has proven to be a formidable treasure hunt for the last few months. : ( I should've bought 1 in the '80's
I have the marlin 1894 with the round barrel and with my dad's hand loads I had the same issue you were having his rounds were 430 I purchased some bitterroot Valley ammo in 240gr. and they worked amazing turns out they were 431 I started shooting my rifle with 431 and my ruger and Dan Wesson with 431 and accuracy picked up with them also now 431 bullets are all I shoot.
Great vid, thanks. I bought mine years ago , when Marlins came with micro groove barrels, it is great with jacketed but poor with cast or plated unless loaded very light
Just depends on your purpose (hunting, plinking, etc.) Any of them should work fine. I've fired 180 gr softpoints and 240 grain softpoints (Winchester & Remington). They all work fine, but I like the point of aim better for the heavier bullets. If you handload, be sure to use the biggest diameter bullets you can find. Mine didn't like .429 or .430 bullets at all. They tumbled at 20 yards.
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I just cannot believe that this day in age you can find someone this genuine with this much knowledge. No flash. No bs. Perfect channel. Please never stop.
+allthingsman hickok45 is the real deal. Just a genuine, good dude.
allthingsman I was literally thinking the same thing on the last Hickok video I just watched(marlin .45 70). He really is a stand up guy, knowledgeable, his vids are no bs, and he's humble. not to mention his personal range is absolutely awesome.
allthingsman Amen to that
Totally agree. I'm 71 and been around the shooting hobby for over 50 years,...H-45's just the best!
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Hickok is a stand up guy, knowledgeable, his vids are no bs, no editing, and he's humble. not to mention his personal range is absolutely awesome.
Pistolas Fritas is the same, but in Spanish
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And when he stands up, he is head and shoulders above the rest! Well head at least and above many if not all :D Great Vid! Thank you, Hickok45.
.44 mag was the first caliber I ever started reloading for, I was 18 then. i'm 64 now and have reloaded many others, but the 44 is still my favorite.
thank you for telling everyone about the rifle barrel requiring bigger bullets. Just the same experience I had.
Yeah, shoots great with my Oregon Trail .431 size cast bullets or any factory jacketed ammo I've used, but it did not like smaller cast bullets at all.
you sir are a national treasure for what's left of us true blue red blooded Americans.
Levi287 Earp AMEN! My thoughts completely!
Yes the rest of our blood isn't red.... shut up
We're all big fan's over here in Texas. We are all brother's through our common history together, and your great state's volunteer's.
Wow, this was almost 10 years ago. Back in 09 I had started my first year of high school. Now I'm 25 and just 5 years ago learned about your channel. Thank you for your videos and knowledge! Greetings from the Grand Canyon State!
Thanks for watching. Too bad you did not discover us back in '09; watching our videos could have prevented you from focusing too much on your homework! :-)
Im 25 now and i can remember watching hickok around 2010, ive never met hickok but its almost like hes part of the family ive been watching almost half my life, best youtuber and gun personality ever.
I'm an Aussie and when i turned 15 in the 1970s i got my gun license and my father bought me a brand new Winchester 44 mag lever action for pig hunting. I literally put 1000's of hot rounds through it and never once had a problem with it. I loved that gun so much, i still regret selling it to this day.
+Antipodean33 Good day Mate. :-)
Antipodean33 you guys need licenses??? Woah wtf
Is this when yall were forced to "sell" your guns "back" to the gvmt?
@@MattH-wg7ou its not that complicated, they just took most handgun and semi & full auto weapons. You can still have bolt and lever actions, as well as shotguns and air rifles. Handguns can be had once you join a target club and obtain the licence.
Bought lever Marlin at western auto in 69 one of the best ever ,44 mag ...had it for 20 years never had a problem
My dad got me one of these when i was 12 for hunting and im 46 now and it still works great.
Marlin uses their patented Microgroove rifling in most of their rifles, but in the cowboy models with the octagonal barrels, they use the deep-cut Ballard type rifling. They just tend to get the bore a bit big in some of the .44's apparently.
Thanks hickock45. I just got my first 44 mag rifle (Henry Big Boy) a couple of weeks ago. It is a blast to shoot. My head was prepared for the usual blast of a pistol. The rifle was so easy and mild in comparison.
Love your channel and listening to the knowledge you share and your degree of accuracy with a vast array of firearms is astounding to me you're a legend sir
You give such a fair and balance review of each firearm that keeps me watching your videos.
@Roberthurz , You'll really enjoy it. I didn't think I'd ever want a pistol caliber rifle and thought it was unfortunate that I'd have to buy one when I decided to do cowboy shooting matches. There I had a perfectly good "cowboy" .45-70 in the 1886.
Well, it turned out to be a favorite firearm genre. I really enjoy shooting my 1894s in .45 Colt and .44 Magnum,as well as the Uberti 1873 in .45 Colt.
Good luck with it.
being about your age and shooting 44 mag since 73... I too did not get a 44 mag lever gun till a few years back. I went with the Henry and as you say... My SWC bullets just would not feed or were too long! that was weird but I ended up loving the WFN cast bullets in the gun and my revolvers too. I absolutely agree on the skinner and peep sight thing for older eyes also. I am only 6' tall but have long arms so the recoil pad thing was spot on for me too. They are a kick to shoot along with my revolvers.
Through experimenting I found the answer. When my bullets were hitting the cardboard sidways at about 12 yards, I knew I had quite a problem. I still have some .429-.430 bullets loaded for handguns, but I'm not buying anything under .431 again. Gradually, I'll phase into nothing but the .431 bullets so that I can shoot them in anything.
Oh man, you have no idea how much frustration you just resolved for me with your discussion of the proper bullet diameter for this gun. I recently bought an 1894 .44 mag to match my hunting handgun and the tumbling lead bullets have been killing me. I've been shooting expensive jacketed rounds for practice. Excellent video.
Per usual, another fun and informative video. That tidbit about barrel length affecting bullet trajectory and printing was interesting.
Thanks, Hickok45.
I don't have anything to add to the gun debate; I'm not an american and never grew up with guns other than for hunting. But I do appreciate clever design, precision engineering, quality manufacturing etc., and there is a lot of that to be found in firearms. You always have something interesting to say about the history of the weapon, how it functions, personal thoughts etc. I've never fired a gun but I enjoy your videos and it would be sad to see your passion taken from you and the like-minded.
I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning but he knows the year he started shooting .44 magnum... fml
+Micro Sprinter20 Buying one's first .44 Magnum revolver is definitely a year to remember!
hickok45 true. I'll always remember the year i got my first shotgun and your videos helped me decide between the mossberg 500 and the Remington 870 ;)
I hope you picked a Winchester 1300
Texas I fighlng
@Texas your username is literally Texas I'm sure you understand.
Love someone on TH-cam being honest about how hard it is to hit 8” at 20 yds!
Well, I've loaded my .45 Colt Marlin Cowboy to full capacity for 13 years now without any spring weakening that I've noticed, so I wouldn't expect any ill effect in this gun either. Thanks for the tip, though.
I love my marlin .44 but there just ain’t enough videos on it. Thanks Hickok, even though you did it a few years before I needed it!
The .45-70 is a fun gun, too. The .44 or .45 Colt would be something you'd probably shoot more, just like a handgun (same round).
I recommend you get both! :-) I really like the Marlin Cowboy version of the .45-70. It's a model '95, I believe, and the Guide Gun is special, too.
Great video, thanks for this. I have a Winchester M94 in .44 Mag and love it. I had the tumbling problem you mentioned when driving cast bullets beyond 1100fps, which were .429" RNFP's so your advice sheds light on that issue. And you're right, the handiness of a 20" levergun has to be experienced to be appreciated.
I have considered watching and enjoying your videos a privilege.
Great in every way.
Thank you for your clean vocabulary and willingness to share your knowledge with others.
Keep on Keeping on!
If ever you put your sessions on DVD I would like to purchase.
Sunday school with a cup of coffee and professor Hickok it doesn't get any better 👍👍👍👍everyone stay safe.
Depends on how accurate the shooter is. It's much easier to shoot the rifle at 100 or 200 yards than it is the revolver.
I just bought a used Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum today. I've wanted that gun since I was about 9 years old. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to getting it to the range!
The 44 Marlin is one of the best deer guns I have ever used But in a million years I could never shoot like hickkok
I like the way you point out that its not the weight of bullet that defines flight path, we all need to remember pull of gravity is constant no matter what weight is, its speed and ballistic coefficient or drag that affect flight path
@merctp45 , I have no experience with the Henry. I like the tradition and history of the Marlin, but as I understand the relatively new Henry company does a good job.
I have a Henry .22 with the octagonal barrel that feels almost just the same as my 30-30 in my hands. Such a terrific shooter!
Hickok, I actually have the same rifle. Mine has a Williams adjustable peep on mine. It is a wonderful firearm for hunting and it always goes with me when I go camping. On a side note, I am a student @ Sonoran Desert Institute, I am getting my Associates Degree in Firearm Technology. I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!
Watching "masters" at their trade is always facinating!
Great vid and great shooting!
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Question about the Ghost Ring. I purchased a new Henry 45/70 in August last year that was equipped with the X/S sights. To save my life, I just could not make that sight work for me. I am 74 years old, and have used the Buckhorn sights, and scopes since the age of 10. Singing some praise now,,,,,,I contacted Henry Arms and explained the problem, and learned that the new Henry 45/70 comes with the Buckhorn sight. Well, the Henry folks told me that if the X/S sights were unusable for me,,, just to ship my rifle to the factory, and the would replace it with a new rifle with the open sights.
My cost ? 20 dollars to ship the rifle to Rice Lake WI., and 20 dollars for the FFL transfer fee. Period. How about that for customer service ? Can't beat Henry .
Well ,,, now I have a 45/70 lever action that I can use, and I love the Henry.
I also have a Golden Boy in 22 mag, and a Big Boy in 45 long colt. All great rifles.
Saw your vid on the 1860 Henry,,, now that will be my next Henry.
Thanks for the great videos . Rod
You weren't the first video on the Henry 44 Mag Levergun, but I came to you first, Sir.
I am getting one in another month when I get my license.
Thanks for your education, banter, and goodwill towards fun.
Very nice rifle. 10 rounds of .44 Magnum without reloading! I want one! :)
the best entertainment available goodole hickock 45,treats us again to his range love your vids good sir!
No, never do. I try to keep the velocity down to a reasonable level or I use jacketed bullets.
You are quite the rifleman Mr.Hickok. Thank you for what you do.
no need to edit perfection.
LOVE the video Hickok!! Great job. I've got a Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum and I wholeheartedly agree with you....these lever guns are fun to shoot. And, if I do say so myself, my particular Marlin is insanely accurate. When it comes to marksmanship, I am certainly no slouch....but neither am I the best shot on the block. But my Marlin sure does make me look good!
Again, great job on the video. Keep up the good work!!
Best,
Mr.Wheelie
"I don't like to shoot too many of those.... Let's try a couple more...." :D LOL, love it.
Hickock is the most passionate non hunter gunnut I've ever seen! Most non hunters I know don't even know what end of the gun the bullet comes out! Nice reviews Hickock. About the crossbolt, lawyer safety, I like it for safely unloading a lever rifle but put it back to fire position and use the hammer as a safety when hunting. Nothin worse than jumping a buck out of a Cooley and snapping that rifle to your shoulder and having it go click!
@ghostplanes , Sights don't really make a gun more or less accurate; however, a person might shoot better with specific type sights.
Your the Best of the Best. My home town is Knoxville, and even the sounds in your back yard make me home sick. But when I want information I go to your videos.
*You're
He's my favorite gun reviewer!
you literally answer every question i have about any gun that you make a video of, you're awesome
keep on keepin on
@02lb72500HD , Thanks. I'll try to keep making them. :-)
Thank you sir for your videos and great knowledge. my old eyes need all the help they can get.
This was the first video of yours that I watched. At the time I didn't think to much of it because I didn't realize how popular your stuff was/is. You and fpsrussia are my favorites.
4 november 2019. Enjoying this 10 tear old vid. Thanks mr.H ! Life is Good !
once again hickok, you are the best firearms chanel on the web. thanks for all your videos and hard work.
Very informative I just bought one and was wondering what size bullet would work best. You answered it for me.
Thank you
I really want a lever gun. I enjoyed this video. It seems as though you got a little more deeply into the subject matter. Being a reloader, I always listen up to any info about that. Great video!
Reactive targets are fun. For longer range, small caliber ,I fill a plastic milk jug with sand (add water) and hang it from a tree branch on 4-6 feet of rope.If I was shooting large caliber, I would probably try a yellow 5 gallon container . Its also a good way to save the lead for reuse...assumeing you are able to hit the target once in a while. :-)
Another target idea....back in the 90's I wondered "what use could I find for all of these darn AOL cd's I get in the mail? A simple nail in a wooden backstop ,with a cd/dvd makes for one bright target that will shatter in the cold.They can be attached to just about anything with double back tape.
wouldn't really care for 44 mag in hand gun (is just a high powered toy to play with at the range), but in pistol cartridge carbines like this it's very, very sweet and has actual real world practicality
Wow, that's a sweet rifle! I'd like to get one in .357 to match my Vaquero.
I just discovered your work Mr. Hickock. Thank you for your entertaining and educational work.
Hickok45 great advice as always on carrying the Lever guns with the empty as a means of safety . As an older new comer to firearms. I've learned a lot from your videos and appreciate your attention to detail. Your fellow Tennessean. Shane
Good shoot Tennesee. I love your front grip dude. It’s major league. Great show Hitchcock! Get laser eye surgery, go 20:20, and you can compete world class.
@Aussie038 , Yuk, I'd gag if somebody stuck a scope on my lever guns. :-)
I cannot have guns in Brazil, but I like it. What I gonna do? I watch your videos. Life is good!!!
I really do like this guy and enjoy these vids
i really apreciate all the information you pas along to us ,thanks
How do the .431 bullets work in your pistols? Do you have to buy 2 different diameters of bullet for pistol/rifle or do the .431s run well in both?
With cast bullets, typically they will swage in the barrel. You may get some pressure spikes if the barrel is indeed too small but it will be accurate.
Funny you should ask, I just bought a Rossi 38 special/357, I love it. The 357 hits hard and if you don't want to shoot the expensive ammo you can always go with 38 special. I chose it over 44 mag because I felt it was a more "all around" choice for hunting,self defense and survival. Hope this helps bud, If you buy you you won't be disappointed.
So, given the choice, would you go with the Winchester Model 94 in 30-30. Or the Marlin in .44 Magnum?
I recommend whatever ammo you can afford the .30.30 is much more expensive to shoot than .44mag
John Harrington idk man, I've seen boxes of 44 ammo going for around $25-$35, but 30-30 ammo usually runs for $10-$15 a box. But that's just where I live.
But comparing between a winchester '94 30-30 and a Marlin 1894 44mag, it all depends on what you'll use it for.
i was going online prices so idk if that is universal but in my area 30-30 is way more.
I like the side ejection of the Marlin. Winchester/Marlin are equally reliable. Overall, 30-30 is a better round than the .44. But .44 is a little bit easier to reload and you can fit more rounds in the magazine. Buy what you like the best.
Keep them rolling on Hickok45.just love your reviews on firearms.Some of the best on here.
One day I had this itch right below my navel, without much thought I took the only thing in hand to release the..im drunk nvm..
Nice shooting! No flinch on an empty chamber. That's great education for new shooters. I like the Marlins, I have four in Cal. .22, .25-20 Win, .35 Rem, and 45-70.
I don't have a .44 Mag rifle yet but I'll have to look into getting one. To one older gentleman from another. Nice video.
I shot a groundhog between his eyes at 800 yards with my winchester 44 lever with a 16 inch barrel just the other day. Just saying ;-)
You are a legend me and the family love watching and learning about the old and new guns we are from Canada so we can't play with some but it fun to watch
Trail Carbine! :D
As a handloader, I agree. The combo thing isn't as big a deal in these modern days, think, as it was in the wild west when you were out on your horse in the mountains for weeks or months. For cowboy shooting matches, it's nice.
Now days, one might actually WANT a different caliber handgun because it might offer something special (10mm, .44 mag, etc.).
The GBL is the blued one. The 1895SBL is probably the one you'd be most interested in of current production models. It comes with a rail segment on top of the receiver and the XS sights stock, which you may or may not like, but is stainless w/ 6+1 capacity.
I bought mine at a local store in College Station, TX. You should have much better luck finding some of the 18.5" models since they are currently in production (most of the Rem ones are OK, just check before you buy!).
@gotindrachenhart , I don't do that. If I'm going to step up to a really hot round, I just load jacketed rounds. Not sure a gas check would increase the diameter or improve the seal of the bullet?
Had my Marlin .44 lever action about a year now and it is my favorite gun I own. I just got my second deer with it this deer season at 75 yards with iron sights. Great gun, I just wish that it was a little cheaper to shoot.
I've never owned a 44 mag. rifle, but I do have a lever Marlin in 444. It's a blast!
bought one of the marlins 44 mag in 1977 at a tg&y store for 150.00 brand new .sold it in 1984 it for 200.00 now i see them for 500.00. but i want a 270 and sold it wish i had kept it .i did buy a 30-30 in the 90s for 165.00 it is one of the angle eject ,it shoots good,my son bought me a henry golden boy in 22 mag with oct barrel for my bday 4 years ago,that rifle is smooth as silk.always have loved leveractions.
Not sure. Check the Skinnersights website.
Here I am 13 years later watching grandpa Hickok enjoying the education
I have viewed all of your videos, find very informative and helpful. I am very jealous about your range, what a setup! Keep up great videos.
I just bought the 1894 Marlin 44 today. Actually my wife bought it for me for my birthday. It is the standard 44 not the limited edition with the Octagon barrel. I bought some snap caps and have been fooling around with it until I can go out and shoot it next week. Very sweet! It's my first lever gun in a pistol cartridge! Yeee Haawww!
On days I can't go target shooting, your videos are great to watch! Great show & shooting!
definitely agree on the toughness of those plate targets. even at 15 yards, I have missed quite a bit on those plates shooting stages.
The Marlin 1894C 357 Mag, 18.5", @ the right price, has proven to be a formidable treasure hunt for the last few months. : ( I should've bought 1 in the '80's
@klesmer , No, too much trouble. I really don't have leading problems. Don't know whether it's the Ballistol or what.
I have the marlin 1894 with the round barrel and with my dad's hand loads I had the same issue you were having his rounds were 430 I purchased some bitterroot Valley ammo in 240gr. and they worked amazing turns out they were 431 I started shooting my rifle with 431 and my ruger and Dan Wesson with 431 and accuracy picked up with them also now 431 bullets are all I shoot.
Great vid, thanks. I bought mine years ago , when Marlins came with micro groove barrels, it is great with jacketed but poor with cast or plated unless loaded very light
Just depends on your purpose (hunting, plinking, etc.)
Any of them should work fine. I've fired 180 gr softpoints and 240 grain softpoints (Winchester & Remington). They all work fine, but I like the point of aim better for the heavier bullets.
If you handload, be sure to use the biggest diameter bullets you can find. Mine didn't like .429 or .430 bullets at all. They tumbled at 20 yards.
I could watch/listen to this guy talk about guns while he reloads and plink steel plates all day.
I'm actually scared of how good of a shoot you are.
Nice work.
Mr Hickok45 what's your opinion on the bigboy 44 mag. Henry
Newer model
Great video! I have the older Marlin 44 with the skinner sights on it, very accurate.
You had mentioned the .45 LC.
In recent years I have come to really like .45 LC Rifle & Pistol combos.
As of February 3, 2020... still a great channel. Lots of great information, no fanboy BS.
Another great gun. I'm a sucker for those older gun. Anything with wood.
It might be in some areas. Depends on what model you're looking for. Gander Mountain seems to have these things whenever I'm in there.