Posted by Hogleg on February 15, 2016 at 04:36:17 from (38.104.162.74):
In Reply to: lever gun update posted by Nick167 on February 14, 2016 at 15:05:25:
I have owned both the Rossi 92 (in 45 colt) and 2 Marlin 1984 rifles, one in 44mag/44 special and the other in 44-40. I still have the 44-40.
The main takeaway is that the Rossi and all other Winchester 92 style rifles are more complex, and harder to take down and clean properly. When new they cycle stiff. The Marlin is a breeze to take apart and clean. Since it is a simpler action, it tends to cycle much easier as well. A little bit of 600 grit sandpaper on the bolt makes it run even better.
The 44mag/44 special rifle should get a serious look in that you can run 44 mag in it for hunting but run 44 special cowboy loads in it for plinking. Quite versatile. I wish I had never sold the 44mag/44special rifle.
All 45 long colt loads are anemic since the manufacturers are so worried that some one will put the load in a old colt sixgun and have it blow up if loaded to 44 mag power levels. Take a look at the loading books and there will be 2 load sections on 45 long colt - one for ruger blackhawks and the other for the rest of the firearms.
I kept the Rossi for around a year. I have been shooting the Marlins since 2005. Enuff said...
John (who is Hogleg Willy in cowboy shooting circles)
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