Author Topic: Poll: Lever Action Chamberings?? (Read 17063 times)

Terbltim · « **Reply #120 on:** November 24, 2009, 04:21:39 AM »

My only caliber of interest might be the 454.
The only one I have is the Model 1895,45/70, straight-grip and factory drilled & tapped for the Lyman 66 aperture sights, (like all Marlin LRs once were.)
This gun was inspired by God I think.

BTW, I have a BLR in 308...3" groups is the best it'll do at 100m, (w/ any type of ammo.)
Same for about 6 others I've seen and had the chance to watch or shoot.
Nice gunz but I haven't seen one that I thought was worth anything like the price.
I can't recommend them for any purpose...other than looks.

I'd like to see Marlin offer a lever action in 475 Linebaugh.

Tonk · « **Reply #121 on:** December 09, 2009, 06:20:21 AM »

Wganz......One thing is for sure, the .500S&W would be far better suited in a lever gun than those giant hand held pistols........Ouch Twice!!!

Now for the person who wants a 50-70 lever gun, I do believe it would have to be a 50-90 to make up for the extra bullet weight and keep the trajectory inline with the 45/70 calbier. Just my thoughts OK!
I don't think this will ever happen though, as the 45/70 has plenty to share by way of handloading the caliber.

I would also like to see, if not the .270 Winchester, perhaps the 6.5/.308 offering. It would be pleasant to shoot, good down range ballistics and still have a slew of bullet weights to choose from in lightweight up to the 160 grain for big game.

rex6666 · « **Reply #122 on:** December 09, 2009, 06:57:08 AM »

Quote from: Bigeasy on October 15, 2009, 10:52:21 PM

The Marlin actions now available are not suited to such rounds as the 30-06, 300 WSM, 308 Win., ect. That is why you see such rounds as the 308 & 338 Marlins. Winchester tried it before in the model 94 with the 307 Winchester in an effort to duplicate the tried and true 308 Win. In the long run it did not work, as is the case with most propriatery cartridges. It's hard to compete with established rounds.

If Marlin wants to go for high intensity modern rounds in a lever action, a new action is in order. The trick for Marlin is to come up with something that appeals with it's tradional customer base, while exciting those who like the lines and handeling of a lever action, but have been put off by the cardridge selection. These are the guys who flock to the Browning BLR, and buy a ton of em' in the traditional high power bottle neck calibers.

Me, I own both Marlins (44 mag & 45/70), as well as several BLR's, and they are totally different guns. I will be curious to see what Marlin comes up with. I would say they would be smart to stay with steel and walnut, and stay away from the weird styling we are starting to see on some new Browning models, for example. Maybe an updated, trimmer version of the Winchester 88? A more traditional tube fed gun with a spiral tube to prevent bullet tip to primer contact, so modern spitzers could be used? Does not have to be a front locker, could be a rear locker like the Winchester 86/71, only with modern steels to make it strong and reduce bulk? Lots of posibilities....

Larry

really can't see why MARLIN would want to copy win. or browning they can see what w & b have to offer why copy them. all cal. being the same the Marlin is just as good if not better.

Swampman · « **Reply #123 on:** December 09, 2009, 07:49:04 AM »

Better!

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #124 on:** December 10, 2009, 02:55:58 AM »

Quote from: Tonk on December 09, 2009, 06:20:21 AM

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I would also like to see, if not the .270 Winchester, perhaps the 6.5/.308 offering. It would be pleasant to shoot, good down range ballistics and still have a slew of bullet weights to choose from in lightweight up to the 160 grain for big game.

Tonk -

You will never see Marlin introduce a levergun with a tube mag in .270 Win or any other currently available cartridge whis is commonly loaded with metallic spire point bullets. Too much danger of a mag tube detonation, as the French found out with the Lebel.

That said, a flat shooting 6.5 would be an awesome deer cartridge - perhaps the .308 Marlin Express necked down?

whelen36 · « **Reply #125 on:** December 10, 2009, 11:33:53 AM »

how about the 6.5-284 that savage started chambering in thier bolt rifles ??
i personally would really like to see a new .35 caliber cartridge but , with the success of past .35's i don't see that happening

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #126 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:54:28 AM »

Quote from: whelen36 on December 10, 2009, 11:33:53 AM

how about the 6.5-284 that savage started chambering in thier bolt rifles ??
i personally would really like to see a new .35 caliber cartridge but , with the success of past .35's i don't see that happening

Won't happen because it is commonly loaded with spire-point bullets and to higher pressures than are suitable for the Marlin actions.

A 6.5/.308 Marlin Express would be great and doable, however.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #127 on:** December 11, 2009, 09:05:14 AM »

Quote from: quickdtoo on August 14, 2009, 03:07:12 PM

The poll is to ascertain market potential for new chamberings in an all new levergun platform.

Tim

Piney · « **Reply #128 on:** December 11, 2009, 11:32:21 AM »

454

greentruck · « **Reply #129 on:** December 13, 2009, 10:20:27 AM »

I would like to see the 41 magnum return.

walley_eye · « **Reply #130 on:** December 13, 2009, 12:52:58 PM »

.308 Winchester but with a clip, not a tubular mag.

mogwai · « **Reply #131 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:56:51 PM »

Quote from: quickdtoo on August 14, 2009, 05:08:58 AM

Think Marlin.

Tim

Does that mean flat nosed bullets?

edit

I see you have beaten that issue into the ground...but has the question been answered?

JWP58 · « **Reply #132 on:** December 24, 2009, 02:44:13 AM »

.243 or maybe .308.....or 7mm08.

Bigeasy · « **Reply #133 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:26:03 AM »

Quote from: rex6666 on December 09, 2009, 06:57:08 AM

Quote from: Bigeasy on October 15, 2009, 10:52:21 PM
The Marlin actions now available are not suited to such rounds as the 30-06, 300 WSM, 308 Win., ect. That is why you see such rounds as the 308 & 338 Marlins. Winchester tried it before in the model 94 with the 307 Winchester in an effort to duplicate the tried and true 308 Win. In the long run it did not work, as is the case with most propriatery cartridges. It's hard to compete with established rounds.

If Marlin wants to go for high intensity modern rounds in a lever action, a new action is in order. The trick for Marlin is to come up with something that appeals with it's tradional customer base, while exciting those who like the lines and handeling of a lever action, but have been put off by the cardridge selection. These are the guys who flock to the Browning BLR, and buy a ton of em' in the traditional high power bottle neck calibers.

Me, I own both Marlins (44 mag & 45/70), as well as several BLR's, and they are totally different guns. I will be curious to see what Marlin comes up with. I would say they would be smart to stay with steel and walnut, and stay away from the weird styling we are starting to see on some new Browning models, for example. Maybe an updated, trimmer version of the Winchester 88? A more traditional tube fed gun with a spiral tube to prevent bullet tip to primer contact, so modern spitzers could be used? Does not have to be a front locker, could be a rear locker like the Winchester 86/71, only with modern steels to make it strong and reduce bulk? Lots of posibilities....

Larry

really can't see why MARLIN would want to copy win. or browning they can see what w & b have to offer why copy them. all cal. being the same the Marlin is just as good if not better.

Well, If they don't want to use the one peice stock idea of the Winchester, or the strong rotating bolt and magazine feed idea of the Winchester and Browning, then they have pretty well painted themselves in a cornor as far as coming up with a "new design" that can handle modern rounds.
Then it becomes simply a matter of just chambering their exisiting actions for existing rounds (nothing really new).
Larry

243shooter · « **Reply #134 on:** December 24, 2009, 06:50:55 AM »

i think .308 would be the best choice. short action, and from there they could easily adapt it to any 308 based cartridge. personaly i want a model 444 in 375 jdj. the 375 jdj is necked down 444 case, i believe. but i like big bores that knock stuff down. as a side note someone here said they couldn't get good acuracy out of their blr. i have an older .308 with a steel receiver and shoot one hole groups at 100 yds with 150 gr. rem colokts.

FredWT · « **Reply #135 on:** December 24, 2009, 03:01:04 PM »

I voted no! I would like to see Marlin make some limited runs in .38-40, .25-35, more .38-55s and .375 Wins and we are long overdue for a 95 in .40-65.

Tallwalker · « **Reply #136 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:27:43 PM »

I voted no too. I really see no point in a lever gun in those calibers. The ones that have come out so far are usually heavier than some bolt guns, don't shoot as well, and are really no easier to carry. Firepower is not an issue hunting these days.

Marlin levers have gotten bulky, and heavy again, so I haven't even bought any of the calibers they are producing now....... unless I find a slim one from the few years they have made them. If they did a little better job on the small caliber series (25-20 case size) than they did the first time, I would sure buy one of those though. The only Marlin centerfire I have now is a .35 Remington 336, and I probably would have a .35 in a bolt gun if it were available. I see no need for 8 lb. 30-30, and .35 carbines (scoped as they need to be for me these days) when there are so many lighter guns around. My .308, .257 Roberts, and 30-06 are all lighter than my .35.

Terbltim · « **Reply #137 on:** December 26, 2009, 05:20:47 AM »

Quote from: FredWT on December 24, 2009, 03:01:04 PM

I voted no! I would like to see Marlin make some limited runs in .38-40, .25-35, more .38-55s and .375 Wins and we are long overdue for a 95 in .40-65.

If we're just talking about a Marlin wish-list I'd go for
375 Win., the 40-65 and I'd still like to see a model 1895 made for the 475 Linebaugh, (just a perversion of mine.)

whelen36 · « **Reply #138 on:** December 26, 2009, 07:27:53 AM »

well , if your talking about the 336 frame design ( as they 1895 is basically a 336 style frame ) then i'de say the .38-55 , .25-35 , or how about a .25-36 marlin , .219 zipper , .32 special , .375 win. and .356 win.

but on a new lever gun platform i still say a .270 redding , .6.5-.284 win. , and a .35 caliber . hopefully a new one ( but the .35 probably will never happen .)

slayer · « **Reply #139 on:** December 30, 2009, 03:35:49 AM »

.270 win.

Huntsman1 · « **Reply #140 on:** January 02, 2010, 03:53:06 PM »

454 would be kool, heard that it was pretty stout outta Puma (blast,recoil n whatnot).
As mentioned b4, a 38-55 would be good offering.

Swampman · « **Reply #141 on:** January 02, 2010, 04:02:29 PM »

.32 Winchester Special, .33WCF, .356 Winchester, .35 Winchester, .358 Winchester

Echo4Lima · « **Reply #142 on:** January 09, 2010, 07:09:24 PM »

.454, .25-35, and .32-40.

bronco73401 · « **Reply #143 on:** January 14, 2010, 06:11:39 PM »

454. i would like to see one in 338 federal

teamnelson · « **Reply #144 on:** January 14, 2010, 10:04:47 PM »

Quote from: quickdtoo on December 11, 2009, 09:05:14 AM

Quote from: quickdtoo on August 14, 2009, 03:07:12 PM
The poll is to ascertain market potential for new chamberings in an all new levergun platform.

Tim

Thanks for putting the glowing red part on there ... now I'm seeing it. ALL NEW ... by who? The folks making the 500S&W? Not thinking Henry, but maybe? So we're not talking an existing frame in a new caliber?

FredWT · « **Reply #145 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:27:36 AM »

Old Griz, I was looking at the Marlin web site and could not find where they were asking for chambering input.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #146 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:37:42 AM »

The poll on Marlin's site was only there for a limited time, I don't know if they're still pursuing this, my Marlin contact changed jobs the end of December and his replacement isn't interested in input from us.

Tim

watsisname · « **Reply #147 on:** January 19, 2010, 03:54:18 PM »

.223 with a 1:9 twist.

B-dog · « **Reply #148 on:** January 22, 2010, 08:04:09 PM »

510 GNR!

guns-o-fun · « **Reply #149 on:** January 23, 2010, 02:17:23 AM »

It would really be great if someone could make a mainstream, don't cost you your favorite limb, 500 S&W lever gun. Short of that, I would love to have a marlin in 454 casull.

Poll

Would you be interested in purchasing a lever action rifle chambered in any of the following calibers? 223 Rem, 243Win, 308Win, 30/06, 270Win, 300 Win Mag, 454 Casull.

Author Topic: Poll: Lever Action Chamberings?? (Read 17063 times)