iagorincon I need it too I have a serious problem with coyotes and nothing else is helping. This gun has distance, a shorter barrel and is fairly compact. The perfect gun for me, I can shoot one and quickly reload to shoot the others.
Many people keep complaining about the quality of the Remington made Marlins. I have on built a couple years ago and it works very well. It was a little stiff. But several rounds took care of that I have no complaints. A really fun gun to shoot
What a sexy rifle, with that cool color. Funny to see that lever guns are by no means outdated, with the Eotech on it, it looks like something that was invented this century.
Fun,reliable,accurate and gives you a sense of badassness. I have both lever guns and so called "assualt" weapons but nothing hits you like a lever action.
Added a silver Leupold 3-9x40 scope to look closer to the movie rifle. Problem was the loading gate, way too stiff, scraped bark off my thumb. My armorer talked to Marlin and he relaxed the spring. Night and day difference, loads like melted butter. This rifle is not for everyone. Requires some skill to manage recoil. 1" 1/2 at 50yds, 2" at 100 using 300 or 410 grain factory rounds. Love it!
Buffalo Bore Ammunition has a 430 grain bullet pushing close to 2000 f.p.s. It will take a Cape Buffalo with no problem. The ballistics of this particular load is close to 458 Winchester Magnum
I've heard that too. I think they got it straightened out now. My action was a little rough when I got it, but I polished up the internal parts and it's nice now.
The gun was 750. It is kind of hard to find the SBL model with the medium loop and rail already on it. I like the eotech on there, but it is a little high. I would add a cheek pad or something or go with a lower sight like a fast fire. The rail and ghost ring sights are made by XS, so you could buy that separate and put it on any marlin 1894, 1895, or 336
Its the marlin 1895 SBL There were some quality issues in the lever guns for a while when Remington bought Marlin out. Not sure if they have been straightened out yet. You should probably check out the gun first before you bought one. Make sure the action is decently smooth,it won't be real smooth either way when it's new, and make sure the rail on top is strait all the way down where it mounts on the barrel. Mine is from before all that and has the "JM" stamp on the barrel
I'm sure it would do just fine. Haven't had an opportunity to hunt with it yet. I'm in Iowa and we don't have a regular rifle season for deer except a special antlerless season in certain areas of the state.
I've shot the hornady 325gr, winchester 300gr, and 405gr handloads. Once I get a little more brass saved up I'll be reloading all my ammo for the 45-70
Depends on what you are hunting and where you are hunting. It would be good if you would expect your shots to be under 150 or so yards. Lots of 45-70s are used as "brush guns"
I live in central Iowa. I haven't shot the 45-70 too much. Just out to 100 yards for now. I just got some stuff to reload for it since factor ammo is so expensive.
Thats a beautiful gun, is that Picatinny style rail removeable? I want iron sights on mine. Like on its blue counter part. For a more traditional look.
Can someone with my knowledge explain is this a DMR? Just watched Wind River where he uses a Marlin 1895SBL and it was an awesome scene. Do you use this for sheer put down power and what other weapons are considered for this stopping power?
I've tried a couple red dots on the 1895 SBL w/ the XS rail. Tried the Meprolight, and a 20 year old Trijicon Reflex (milspec). Both had the same problem; I'd have to chicken neck to use them because their optical axis is way to high over the bore of the rifle. You have a jaw weld, not a cheek weld. As cool as this rifle is with that rail, it's best used with either the stock (excellent) iron sights, or low mount rings and a scope with small diameter eyepiece. It cuts way down on the Tacticool, but function goes before form.
I actually have a small 4x scope on it now with extra low rings. You can barely slip a piece of paper between the end of the scope and the rail so its about a low of setup as you can get.
Yep, I was hoping to do something hi-tech with mine, but for now I think it will be open sights. Scout scope would be cool but I've seen them on other rifles and am not as enthused about them as some are. I think a 4x scope is a great choice. Maybe on a quick detach base so you can easily switch to iron sights if the scope gets bashed.
They've been used since the first bolt guns were made. They're also faster to shoot than bolt action guns and hold more rounds than a similar caliber bolt action.
thanks for the vid. I just bought a model 1895 and was thinking about putting a similar optic on it for deer hunting. do u recommend, or should i get a scope? all of my shots are within 100 yards , anything further than that I use a bolt action
I have one of these and love it, i have a standard BSA 3x9x40 on it and use the Hornady 325grn leverlution rds in it. It does a great job, but I'm thinking of going with the standard 405grn because if you reload the brass is shorter on the Hornady rds and can't be reloaded with nothing but the Hornady bullet. So if you reload be careful not to get the brass mixed up. By the way, great shooting I don't believe I can shoot mine that fast and hit as well as you!
I'm picking one up in a month or so and then I'll be buying a Dillon reloading press since ammo is scare or expensive for it right now where I am at, plus I can tailor the round to my gun and get the best out of it
What part of the country do live in? Its really beautiful there. Lots of long range shooting is done I can tell. I live in North Carolina. Lots of woods. The only long range kills we get are around 500 yards. And thats across someones cow pasture or a cleared out tobacco field. Whats the most range you get with that 45-70? I know they drop like a stone. I bet you really have to lob it out there.
Our distributer has a hard time getting them and when we get them we have a waiting list. Thats why I can't get one. And I work here. Customers come first. Plenty of standard models but no SBL's.
the cycle looks a bit stiff & notchy, i pik mine up in 2 weeks im goner get it machined so u can cycle it with ur little finger, my mates is like that, soooo good. good vid by the way mate straight to the point, how do u find the red dot? how far are u accurate with it?
Would you recommend this gun to someone looking to purchase a big game rifle? I have been looking into it, and I would like some more information. Thanks
I just purchased a 1895gs 45/70 3days ago the dealer gave me a certficate to get 3 boxes of ammo i have not gotten any rounds yet. What have you heard about Hornady Leverution ammo for the 45/70 i have heard bad things about the rounds for 45/70 not sure what is rumor or truth ?? What ammo works best that you have used ?
Hello thanks for the video, got the same Sbl and i just ordered the 512 eotech, the question i have is since its an holographic scope you can mount it pretty much anywhere on the picatiny rail but is there any pros and cons to mount it fore or aft of it? Thanks
I like them as far back as I can so that I have more field of view though the site. You can mount them wherever though and with both eyes open it may not make much difference. Might just try it both ways before sighting in to see what you prefer.
Just put a EoTech on my Marlin 30-30, it's my closer than 100m bush gun and I can't believe how good it feels. Can't wait to get it out and fired this weekend. Nice to see that there are others with the same idea.
I'll keep this one. It would take a lot for me to sell it. I don't like to sell guns. I've only ever sold one gun, and that was so I could buy a new gun.
Is that flesh wound on your thumb from the extended hammer thing? I have an old JM stamped Marlin (albeit not the stainless barrel/loop/receiver one here). Mine just looks like grandpa's gun. What a timeless work of art. I want to add a big loop lever and a pic rail for red dot. How did it hold zero after that kinda punishment? EOtech makes pretty solid stuff. That hammer extension thumb though.....ouch! haha Stay safe and shoot straight brother.
It's not from the gun. I cant remember what I did but I smashed my thumb with something. The eotech was fine on there but I put it on one of my ARs and ended up putting a 1-4x scope on the 45-70
You'll have to put your load info something like strelok or vortex lrbc and see how it works out. The ring is 65 moa so the bottom would be 32.5 moa below the center dot. Using the box info for the Hornady 325gr that would line up to about 480 yards. 200 yards would be around 11 inches low when zeroed at 100. That's just estimates, if you're going to shoot further you'd want to confirm on the range.
Less than that. Factory ammo is pretty mild. Stuff from buffalo bore or underwood recoil more but still aren't too bad. I loaded some 405gr bullets at max and they were probably around a 20 gauge with slugs
oh I would love to have a lever action, but no need for one all the stuff I got now had just as much range and would be no good except to shoot on the range as we in indiana have no rife season for deer, only varmint like hog or other pests that are not regulated on privet land.
Curious as to the distance your shooting at with that Eotech... looks to be about 50 yards, bot don't want to guess. And if it is, have you tried it at any further distances? Thinking that this would make a great hog gun/set-up if you ran into a bunch of scattering pigs....
That is around 50 yards. I didn't leave the Eotech on it for real long, was just trying it out. I have a 1-4x scope on it now. I honestly haven't shot that gun much. I live in Iowa and you can't hunt much of anything with a rifle besides coyotes, and a 45-70 isn't the best for that. With practice you aren't really limited on range with an Eotech or similar type sight. On my AR I've shot steel fairly regularly out to 550 yards. The eotech or a low power scope on this gun would probably do great on hogs out to 200 or so.
Duckhunterbow why is the 45-70 ideal for hunting coyotes? I'm currently doing my research on lever guns & im trying to understand the use of 45-70. Also is the rail something commonly found to mount optics/scopes or is that custom?
InkwellFoto the 45-70 isnt the best for coyotes. I was saying it would be good for hog hunting. I honestly dont have a real use where i live for a 45-70. It's just different and cool and I got a good deal on it. The rail and bigger loop comes on the SBL model
There's a difference between wanting and needing... I need this.
iagorincon I need it too I have a serious problem with coyotes and nothing else is helping. This gun has distance, a shorter barrel and is fairly compact. The perfect gun for me, I can shoot one and quickly reload to shoot the others.
50Stars 13Stripes i think a 45-70 is over kill for coyotes. A bolt action .17 hmr is sufficient enough.
MagnumNitro are you high? What exactly is overkill when you are killing predators?
No wonder Chris Pratt chose this gun to hunt down a T-rex/Velociraptor hybrid. Such a beautiful gun
Jurassic World brought me here😎
Kenshi LeNinjah Wind River brought me here! 😍
I saw this in the movie Wind River, when that dude sniped those assholes with that marlin💀
1911 VsGlocks that's what brought me here
That scene was insane. Great movie.
Yeah. I was trying to run the lever slow so it didn't throw my brass into the taller grass. It runs 100% if you work the lever normally
Many people keep complaining about the quality of the Remington made Marlins. I have on built a couple years ago and it works very well. It was a little stiff. But several rounds took care of that I have no complaints. A really fun gun to shoot
That lever action is soooo satisfying
What a sexy rifle, with that cool color. Funny to see that lever guns are by no means outdated, with the Eotech on it, it looks like something that was invented this century.
Fun,reliable,accurate and gives you a sense of badassness. I have both lever guns and so called "assualt" weapons but nothing hits you like a lever action.
Nice rifle, picking one up on monday. Wasn't going to put a sight on it but it actually looks pretty nice with the Eotech on it.
One of the prettiest guns ever made
That’s debatable.
Added a silver Leupold 3-9x40 scope to look closer to the movie rifle. Problem was the loading gate, way too stiff, scraped bark off my thumb. My armorer talked to Marlin and he relaxed the spring. Night and day difference, loads like melted butter. This rifle is not for everyone. Requires some skill to manage recoil. 1" 1/2 at 50yds, 2" at 100 using 300 or 410 grain factory rounds. Love it!
shooterkirk how did you lighten the loading gate. my 30-30 still wants to eat my thumb everytime.
Really, really sweet gun!
I've shot mostly the hornady leverevolution ammo, some reloads, and some winchester 300gr loads. Everything worked well for me.
Buffalo Bore Ammunition has a 430 grain bullet pushing close to 2000 f.p.s. It will take a Cape Buffalo with no problem. The ballistics of this particular load is close to 458 Winchester Magnum
I've heard that too. I think they got it straightened out now. My action was a little rough when I got it, but I polished up the internal parts and it's nice now.
Great vid I like the set up!
The gun was 750. It is kind of hard to find the SBL model with the medium loop and rail already on it. I like the eotech on there, but it is a little high. I would add a cheek pad or something or go with a lower sight like a fast fire. The rail and ghost ring sights are made by XS, so you could buy that separate and put it on any marlin 1894, 1895, or 336
Yes. You can take the rail off, but the base for the rear sight is built in to the rail.
Thanks for the comment. I still like the more traditional lever gun style too
One of the few guns I trust in the Alaskan bush.
michael h Make it a head-shot.
The hammer extension is designed to be used with a scope, necessary with this setup FYI.
I did an action/trigger job on it and it's much better now. It was pretty rough to start with
Has a bit of a nudge don't it?
Its the marlin 1895 SBL
There were some quality issues in the lever guns for a while when Remington bought Marlin out. Not sure if they have been straightened out yet. You should probably check out the gun first before you bought one. Make sure the action is decently smooth,it won't be real smooth either way when it's new, and make sure the rail on top is strait all the way down where it mounts on the barrel. Mine is from before all that and has the "JM" stamp on the barrel
4 years later, the quality has not been worked out. Just got a TSBL with canted sights.
took me two weeks to get mine runnign smooth and sort out the issues now its rock solid.
405 Hard cast 1500fps no problems.
I have the rare Marlin 1895 STBL 45-70gvt and I recently put a red dot on the rail. So much fun and need to upload the new video with the red dot
Yes, it has the JM stamp. The price is a lot more than it's worth ;)
I'm sure it would do just fine. Haven't had an opportunity to hunt with it yet. I'm in Iowa and we don't have a regular rifle season for deer except a special antlerless season in certain areas of the state.
So was mine, I tuned it up to 600 grit paper and it smartened it right up.
I really like your setup. Ive had my eye on this gun for awhile. Have you had any issues with it? I hear the newer models have some serious issues.
That eō tech looks awesome on that gun, said most blind people!
looks like the kid from the Alaskan gold show
I've shot the hornady 325gr, winchester 300gr, and 405gr handloads. Once I get a little more brass saved up I'll be reloading all my ammo for the 45-70
Dang I'm ordering this gun tomorrow but think I will go with a 4x scout style scope.
bryan palmer does it kick as much as it looks in this video?
Depends on what you are hunting and where you are hunting. It would be good if you would expect your shots to be under 150 or so yards. Lots of 45-70s are used as "brush guns"
I live in central Iowa. I haven't shot the 45-70 too much. Just out to 100 yards for now. I just got some stuff to reload for it since factor ammo is so expensive.
You handle that big boy pretty well.
Nice to read from you that you slicked it up a bit, 'cause I noticed how that first case didn't fully eject.
Thats a beautiful gun, is that Picatinny style rail removeable? I want iron sights on mine. Like on its blue counter part. For a more traditional look.
Can someone with my knowledge explain is this a DMR? Just watched Wind River where he uses a Marlin 1895SBL and it was an awesome scene. Do you use this for sheer put down power and what other weapons are considered for this stopping power?
thank for telling the bullet size not many people do that
The stock sights are fine. I just wanted to try the eotech.
I've tried a couple red dots on the 1895 SBL w/ the XS rail. Tried the Meprolight, and a 20 year old Trijicon Reflex (milspec). Both had the same problem; I'd have to chicken neck to use them because their optical axis is way to high over the bore of the rifle. You have a jaw weld, not a cheek weld.
As cool as this rifle is with that rail, it's best used with either the stock (excellent) iron sights, or low mount rings and a scope with small diameter eyepiece. It cuts way down on the Tacticool, but function goes before form.
I actually have a small 4x scope on it now with extra low rings. You can barely slip a piece of paper between the end of the scope and the rail so its about a low of setup as you can get.
Yep, I was hoping to do something hi-tech with mine, but for now I think it will be open sights. Scout scope would be cool but I've seen them on other rifles and am not as enthused about them as some are. I think a 4x scope is a great choice. Maybe on a quick detach base so you can easily switch to iron sights if the scope gets bashed.
Nice setup! Is it a JM stamped gun? What's your asking price? :)
Haha. Good deal. He should be happy with the set up. Quick and powerful, should serve him well for bears.
They've been used since the first bolt guns were made. They're also faster to shoot than bolt action guns and hold more rounds than a similar caliber bolt action.
How is the kick on that? Compared to say a .30-06 running a 180gr Factory load in a normal rifle, or a Mosin-nagant?
you run that action like you're scared of it.
thanks for the vid. I just bought a model 1895 and was thinking about putting a similar optic on it for deer hunting. do u recommend, or should i get a scope? all of my shots are within 100 yards , anything further than that I use a bolt action
WHO_TEE_WHO scope it. 3-9x40
damn that’s a nice gun
just bought one of these! What do you call the extra attachment on the hammer? it attaches with a screw, I think. make it look extra beefy.
+tortelvis1 Hammer extension. Pretty sure mine came with that.
I have one of these and love it, i have a standard BSA 3x9x40 on it and use the Hornady 325grn leverlution rds in it. It does a great job, but I'm thinking of going with the standard 405grn because if you reload the brass is shorter on the Hornady rds and can't be reloaded with nothing but the Hornady bullet. So if you reload be careful not to get the brass mixed up. By the way, great shooting I don't believe I can shoot mine that fast and hit as well as you!
I'm picking one up in a month or so and then I'll be buying a Dillon reloading press since ammo is scare or expensive for it right now where I am at, plus I can tailor the round to my gun and get the best out of it
What part of the country do live in? Its really beautiful there. Lots of long range shooting is done I can tell. I live in North Carolina. Lots of woods. The only long range kills we get are around 500 yards. And thats across someones cow pasture or a cleared out tobacco field. Whats the most range you get with that 45-70? I know they drop like a stone. I bet you really have to lob it out there.
Yeah, the 45-70 would be a good gun for that. Do you have a lever gun now?
hey thinking about one of these but hearing the quality is terrible since Remington took over. what are your thoughts...
Nice job.
Nice Rifle i first saw it in Jurassic World.
I think that should work for you. I'm not a fan of large dot red dots. I like something with a dot 3 moa or smaller.
How did you mount your Piccinni rail
Damn leverguns sure are fun. I wish they had that same model in a cheaper caliber though, I'm not into hunting I just target shoot
Fair enough. Sometimes you lose sight of the "fun" or shooting. Kinda gets old shooting a 10/22 or AR-15.
Our distributer has a hard time getting them and when we get them we have a waiting list. Thats why I can't get one. And I work here. Customers come first.
Plenty of standard models but no SBL's.
the cycle looks a bit stiff & notchy, i pik mine up in 2 weeks im goner get it machined so u can cycle it with ur little finger, my mates is like that, soooo good.
good vid by the way mate straight to the point, how do u find the red dot?
how far are u accurate with it?
What about compared to a semi-automatic? How about accuracy companies to a bolt action?
Would you recommend this gun to someone looking to purchase a big game rifle? I have been looking into it, and I would like some more information. Thanks
I have a 2005 Guide 1895 with the rail on top and may just have to get Me one of those eotech's 512's
I notice you had one hang up didn't eject ?
I just purchased a 1895gs 45/70 3days ago the dealer gave me a certficate to get 3 boxes of ammo i have not gotten any rounds yet.
What have you heard about Hornady Leverution ammo for the 45/70 i have heard bad things about the rounds for 45/70 not sure what is rumor or truth ??
What ammo works best that you have used ?
Hello thanks for the video, got the same Sbl and i just ordered the 512 eotech, the question i have is since its an holographic scope you can mount it pretty much anywhere on the picatiny rail but is there any pros and cons to mount it fore or aft of it? Thanks
I like them as far back as I can so that I have more field of view though the site. You can mount them wherever though and with both eyes open it may not make much difference. Might just try it both ways before sighting in to see what you prefer.
beautiful piece of Hardware you got right there. the 45-70 is a rock chunker...good for rollin hogs 🐷🔫😁
Is it new? I haven't heard good things about new marlins. Does it treat you well?
Expensive to shoot. Does kick like 12 ga shotgun slugs ?
Thanks for the comment
Just put a EoTech on my Marlin 30-30, it's my closer than 100m bush gun and I can't believe how good it feels. Can't wait to get it out and fired this weekend. Nice to see that there are others with the same idea.
love my 45 70. fucker kicks just as hard as it pops out the barrel
I really need this gun
What kind of range does this rifle have?
Did you not like the stock sights? Isn't it a ghost ring?
What kind of metal targets are those? I like the sound.
Those are old disc blades I got from a junk yard for free. They're big and hardened steel. We just welded some chains to them to hang them.
I'll keep this one. It would take a lot for me to sell it. I don't like to sell guns. I've only ever sold one gun, and that was so I could buy a new gun.
Just wondering. What was the price for yours in your area?
Is that flesh wound on your thumb from the extended hammer thing? I have an old JM stamped Marlin (albeit not the stainless barrel/loop/receiver one here). Mine just looks like grandpa's gun. What a timeless work of art. I want to add a big loop lever and a pic rail for red dot. How did it hold zero after that kinda punishment? EOtech makes pretty solid stuff. That hammer extension thumb though.....ouch! haha
Stay safe and shoot straight brother.
It's not from the gun. I cant remember what I did but I smashed my thumb with something. The eotech was fine on there but I put it on one of my ARs and ended up putting a 1-4x scope on the 45-70
Well, what is it? If you're interested in parting with it let me know.
The SBL model comes with it on from the factory
how much was the gun and the sight
Thank you
How much does that marlin go for?
Nice setup.
What distance is the target?
Thanks, it's around 50 yards
Great
Whoops.. I meant "compared."
I’m putting my EOTECH on my 45/70 Immediately. If you zero the dock at 100 yards is the bottom of the circle a good hold for 200 yards?
You'll have to put your load info something like strelok or vortex lrbc and see how it works out. The ring is 65 moa so the bottom would be 32.5 moa below the center dot. Using the box info for the Hornady 325gr that would line up to about 480 yards. 200 yards would be around 11 inches low when zeroed at 100. That's just estimates, if you're going to shoot further you'd want to confirm on the range.
that model always comes with a rail.
How would you describe the recoil? Like a 12 gauge shot gun with slugs?
Less than that. Factory ammo is pretty mild. Stuff from buffalo bore or underwood recoil more but still aren't too bad. I loaded some 405gr bullets at max and they were probably around a 20 gauge with slugs
oh I would love to have a lever action, but no need for one all the stuff I got now had just as much range and would be no good except to shoot on the range as we in indiana have no rife season for deer, only varmint like hog or other pests that are not regulated on privet land.
MUST. HAVE.
Dope
nice gun
Curious as to the distance your shooting at with that Eotech... looks to be about 50 yards, bot don't want to guess. And if it is, have you tried it at any further distances? Thinking that this would make a great hog gun/set-up if you ran into a bunch of scattering pigs....
That is around 50 yards. I didn't leave the Eotech on it for real long, was just trying it out. I have a 1-4x scope on it now. I honestly haven't shot that gun much. I live in Iowa and you can't hunt much of anything with a rifle besides coyotes, and a 45-70 isn't the best for that. With practice you aren't really limited on range with an Eotech or similar type sight. On my AR I've shot steel fairly regularly out to 550 yards. The eotech or a low power scope on this gun would probably do great on hogs out to 200 or so.
Duckhunterbow why is the 45-70 ideal for hunting coyotes? I'm currently doing my research on lever guns & im trying to understand the use of 45-70. Also is the rail something commonly found to mount optics/scopes or is that custom?
InkwellFoto the 45-70 isnt the best for coyotes. I was saying it would be good for hog hunting. I honestly dont have a real use where i live for a 45-70. It's just different and cool and I got a good deal on it. The rail and bigger loop comes on the SBL model
Beautiful gun. I want one but everytime we get one in a custmer snatch's it up. Yogi bear does not stand a chance with you. Good shooting
In austria does it cost 1300euros these are 1700 dollars or so
I think lever action rifles are just plain sexy.
I guess theres no need to ask if the loading gate pinched your fignger