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Review: Marlin 1895 Lever Action .45-70 Government Rifle
The Marlin 1895 lever-action rifle, now offered by Ruger, is a major step forward in lever-action rifle construction and performance.…Read More >
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Marlin Model 336: The Go-Anywhere Do-Anything Rifle
I once mentioned to the number one firearm mentor in my life that it seemed the lever rifle wasn’t as…Read More >
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The Big Three: Rifle Cartridges
My favorite cartridges have changed over time. When I was 12 or so, I began hunting small game. One of…Read More >
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Discover the Best .30-30 Lever-Action Rifles
The lever-action rifle has been offered in a wide variety of different platforms, firing pistol-caliber cartridges, rimfire cartridges, and heavy…Read More >
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7 Best .22 LR Rifles
.22 LR rifles are great for a number of uses, like small-game hunting, target shooting, training new shooters and plinking…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Marlin Model 39A
Among the most respected gunmakers in America is Marlin Firearms. They are well-known for a long line of rifles and…Read More >
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What’s the Cheapest Gun You Can Afford?
Recently, the topic of cheap guns came up and led to some spirited discussion. I took a hard look at…Read More >
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Review: Marlin Papoose (Marlin 70PSS)
The Marlin Papoose (or Marlin 70PSS Take Down as it’s also known) is a self-loading .22 Long Rifle takedown-type rifle…Read More >
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Review: Marlin’s Big Lever Action and the .444 Cartridge
The .444 Marlin is basically a lengthened .44 Magnum revolver cartridge. However, the .444 Marlin is far more powerful than the .44 Magnum. While the .44 Magnum is a fine brush gun, and well suited for hog hunting at moderate range, the .444 Marlin can be a true big-game rifle. The .444 hasn’t replaced the .30-30, but it has enjoyed some popularity with the lever-action crowd. The introduction of the Marlin .45-70 rifle—or reintroduction, as it may be called—cut into the .444’s popularity considerably.
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Classic Rifles
Today we have the most powerful, accurate and reliable rifles ever built, but the great rifles of the past served the great men of the time well. They are rugged, durable and still well suited to hunting and recreational use. Did your favorite make the list?