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Kevin M Thomas
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Glass for the 450 marlin lever
I'm thinking( yeah Jerm it does happen and smoke does not come out either) of some glass options for the 450 I have. I am also considering halo sights.
It is a guild set up and would like low power. But I would consider more with the right removable bases. Like pros and cons. And wiht the halo sigte ones that can take a beating but good. I fear that a 40 dollar one would not last.
Thanks guys.
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It is a guild set up and would like low power. But I would consider more with the right removable bases. Like pros and cons. And wiht the halo sigte ones that can take a beating but good. I fear that a 40 dollar one would not last.
Thanks guys.
Oh by th eway I'm back after much confusion with password.
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-Mikhail Kalashnikov
I agree. I like that scope too. But really now, how far is one going to shoot that thing? Mount a peep sight. Then you can bang away and you'll hit what is within 150 yds or so. Shooting those 450s are a little like shooting a 458 when fired from a light rifle like the Marlin. You want to shoot a big bear? Okay, crawl up close. Hide behind something and then prepare yourself for getting off three rounds before you climb a tree. From time to time I shoot hot 45/70 loads in a Ruger No. 1. Knock you on your buttsville man. Shooting that little Marlin in 450 is similar. You don't need a scope. Save your money and buy another 336 in 30/30, which is the one you'll shoot.
I sure can't argue with that. Whether to scope or not is a matter of choice and certainly one is not aware of the recoil of a rifle when one is shooting at meat. I have never fired a 444 but people like them.
I am still a fan of the good old 30/30 however. I also shoot an ancient Model 95 Savage in 303 Savage and like it too. I think they both fine deer rifles. (The black tails we have round here dress maybe 50 lbs.) Sure the 444 will do the job. Shoot what you like.
Get some Warne QD rings to go with it.
Amen Al, that's a hell of a scope for something like a 450. I have a 94 AE I bought in the early 80s maybe 81. I put my old 1966 vintage 4 power Redfield on it. However, I was in my early 30s then and had excellent eye sight. Now, I'm thinking about putting a Leupold 3-9x40 Rifleman on it. I know, that sure is big for a saddle gun. But my eyes ain't what they used to be. I could keep it cranked down on 3 power until I needed more. And as far as physical size, it's not much bigger than the 4x, except the bell is larger. I wish I had the money for the 1.5-5 Leo. That would be absolutely perfect.
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