Kristin KNOWS the subject matter. Her delivery is so conversational and easy to listen to. Her sincerity come right through the screen. I love it, great job, Kristin!
I love this young ladies shooting videos Her sincerity and enthusiasm jump out at you, and she knows her stuff! Not to mention she's an awesome shot.Would love to spend an afternoon at the range with her! Keep up the great work!!
Most excellent review; thank you for posting. Very glad to see Ruger are keeping up the quality. This is an all-round superb rifle. A few years ago, I bought one of the Remington-made 1895 SBLs. When I bought mine (which cost less than a grand), the initial Remington quality problems had been largely solved, so my rifle (which I carefully inspected in the store) had good quality fit and finish. Mine lacks the threaded barrel and fluted bolt that the Ruger-made ones have, but otherwise, I think, is very comparable. Mine also consistently shoots groups of about 1 MOA, using Hornady Lever Evolution 325 grain ammo. Not being a fan of the shiny stainless finish which, apart from anything else, shines like a beacon in the field, I had mine cerakoted in sniper grey, with black highlights. I put a 1-4x20mm Nikon scope on the rail. The rifle looks gorgeous and this set up is perfect for deer hunting in Ohio. The one watch-out with this rifle is that the barrel heats up very fast and with a hot barrel the point of impact shifts significantly. Obviously not a problem for hunting, when one shot is generally all that's needed, but at the shooting range, to get consistency, I have to fire strings of no more than 3 shots and wait for the barrel to cool between strings.
They live up, got mine in February and it’s the best performing lever gun I’ve ever shot. As for the price? It’s not 1993 anymore, everything is expensive, especially very nice things, so deal with it. Had a guy at a gun show offer me $300 for a shotgun, told me he was an expert appraiser while he opened his “Gun Values 1997” book.
@@cs-rj8ru Some don't like those features, some don't mind. However, they can be modified away. Had you considered changing that or did you not want to bother?
Owning four Marlin 1895 rifles, one JM, one Rem-Marlin 1895 SBL, one Ruger-Marlin SBL and one Ruger-Marlin GBL I can say that the new Ruger rifles are exceptional particularly for metal work and function. That said my Rem-Marlin SBL is a fine shooter and my favorite lever rifle for carry when bad things might be about. And it is beautiful too. The old clanker JM needs some TLC but it is a keeper when I can get it to stop letting in two, lol. I can fix it.
Thank you, I've owned a Henry and the action was horrible, beautiful rifle but it had to find a new home, I was seriously disappointed in there product, I see the catch in many videos of the Henry, and yet they still brag about it, I guess if someone gives you a gun you can't give a honest review.
Right, everybody knew the price would go up and that’s too bad I always preferred Marlon over Winchester because I thought more bang for your buck I guess not so much anymore I hear Rossi could take that slot and I’ve always liked the revolvers even though people consider them cheap they always went bang
Great video Kristin! I think that Ruger is the only company that could actually resurrect a wonderful firearm company like Marlin and actually make it better! I have fired the Ruger/Marlin SBL and was duly impressed. I own three JM Marlins: 44 Magnum, 444 Marlin, and 45-70 Guide Gun, and the new Ruger is every bit their quality, which is superlative. My only complaint is their high MSRP, and lack of availability.
I really enjoy your videos. I remember you compared the Henry X and the Marlin dark series both being chambered in 45-70. At that time it was evident that the Remington made Marlin was superior to the Henry. The Henry’s plastic forearm and butt stock, vs. the Remington made Marlin with its painted wood which is impervious to all the elements same as plastic but gives an overall sturdier feel over plastic. I know Ruger is a good firearms manufacturer and so isn’t Remington. It was not Remington’s fault that the JM Marlin facility in Connecticut during the acquisition left Remington without schematics, machinery in poor condition. The only people that could use that antiquated machinery to produce excellent Marlin lever guns were the JM Marlin workers. A micro amount of the workers relocated to Illion, N.Y. to the Remington factory. Therefore Remington from 2009 around the time they bought Marlin Company to about 2016 the year Remington started producing the finest made Marlin lever guns ever was possible due to the new Superior CNC machines Remington purchased and the brand new Schematics and machine programming holding tighter tolerances on all the Marlin components. This is why people complained that the lever action on the Remington made Marlin’s were stiff but this was fixed within firing around 40 to 60 rounds of ammo.The solution because of tighter tolerances was just to shoot the Marlin, use it, and everything started to smooth out perfectly. So many people do not realize that the Remington made Marlin lever guns were so much more durable, stronger chambers for the use of higher pressure rounds, and just overall better firearms and without gouging people’s wallets or purses!!
I loved the video when Kristin compared the Remington Dark Series 45-70 with the Henry X. The 45-70 rounds were Federal Hammerdown!! I believe she favored the Remington Marlin
Good stuff. Hey, does that Picatinny rail come off in order to enstall just a plain Skinner sight? I am thinking about buying one but seeing that rail on a lever gun is giving me hives. Most likely I will go with the Trapper.
I bought a trapper brand new shipped from midwayusa. First look down the barrel, tooling chatter marks on the rifling. Actually cut my finger on a marred up sight fill plug behind the barrel dovetail blank on the barrel as i pulled it out. The front skinner sight was wobbly loose outa the box, so i tightened it and it locked the bolt. It was too long so their answer to that was to loosen it wobbly before they shipped. Since it was so long and could not be tightened without the bolt locking, thats proof that they did that on purpose to ship it. Lots of tooling swirls around the gun. I wanted to contact marlin, but they took the entire 4th of july week off and i cant even talk to anyone. Pure shame and to me, a waste of a very large amount of money.
You are knowledgeable beyond belief ma’am that being said you got one thing wrong in your video when you said for a more modern touch now you had already mentioned a modern touch on a lever action when you said about the Picatinny rail that little bit of side great video, and putting red into the bull’s-eye for some reason it just sounds like Ruger PS can y’all please please make a cheap Pump 22 long rifle I am sick and tired of seeing all these companies make a simple rifle expensive as hell for one reason or another just give us a plain Jane one at a hell a low-cost and people will buy them up
I believe the Remington made Marlin 1895’s have a 4 lb. 10 oz. Trigger pull and the Ruger made Marlin’s have a 5 lb. 2 oz. making an 8 oz. Heavier pull on the trigger.
My new RM 1895 now has a 3lb 12oz trigger. A little cleaning up and a Wolf hammer spring is all it took to get there. Not too heavy, not to light, just right and goes bang every time.
Kristin I love your channel! On the this lever action how’s the recoil? If you add a muzzle break how much of a difference does it make? Could please 🙏🏼 text this out and let me know, also does this Lever action come chambered in these calibers 350 legend, 360 Buckhammer, .444 Marlin? I’d like one in .444 marlin but the new 360 Buckhammer Ammo seems better in velocity and range in distance However we can’t resist the the soft recoil of the 350 legend and the impact it makes down range even at 200 yards.
Oddly enough, the ONLY thing I like about Henry rifles is the "lack" of an unnecessary safety. As for the Ruger produced "Marlins"....I think I'll stick with my "JM" Marlins and be very happy with them indeed as I have yet to handle/examine one that I would compare favorably to the real thing.
What a Gorgeous Big Bore lever gun! This is a must have for me..I just ordered one and a medium sized lever for it...I got to shoot my friends last week...it is solid and tight..Ruger built a winner here
For those not as gun savvy: Sadly, because of the inherent dangers of a tube magazine loaded with ammo that uses a spitzer type bullet (pointy rifle bullets having the pointy end pressed up against the primer of another round is a serious safety concern), I am afraid we shall all go wanting in that area...I'd personally love one in 7.62x54R but...yeah...a man can dream.
It's great. But I've been waiting all year for the 336 and the 1894 models. So far nothing. Supposedly Ruger was going to release the 336 before hunting season.
@@PIFFthePUFF420 M1887 shotgun from MW2 and MW3 counts as a lever action, but if you talking about specifically to lever action rifles, unfortunately, Advanced Warfare already done it first as a DLC weapon.
I was hoping Ruger would use cut checkering on these new "Marlins' instead of that horrible Remington "Burned" checkering.... Oh well, Cant' expect everything to be perfect........
LOVE everything about it EXCEPT those divots above the pistol grip...wish there was a smooth transition like Henry. Straight grips and matte finishes would be awesome !
Kristin KNOWS the subject matter. Her delivery is so conversational and easy to listen to. Her sincerity come right through the screen. I love it, great job, Kristin!
I think most folks would be impressed, with your shooting prowess and that fantastic firearm.Thank you.
Kristin is my favorite on this channel. wonderful woman!
Everyone loves this girl!
she is awesome!
This lady is the best gun reviewer on UA-cam!
Great review Kristen, both you and that new Marlin “rock” 👍👍👍
I love this young ladies shooting videos Her sincerity and enthusiasm jump out at you, and she knows her stuff! Not to mention she's an awesome shot.Would love to spend an afternoon at the range with her! Keep up the great work!!
Most excellent review; thank you for posting. Very glad to see Ruger are keeping up the quality. This is an all-round superb rifle. A few years ago, I bought one of the Remington-made 1895 SBLs. When I bought mine (which cost less than a grand), the initial Remington quality problems had been largely solved, so my rifle (which I carefully inspected in the store) had good quality fit and finish. Mine lacks the threaded barrel and fluted bolt that the Ruger-made ones have, but otherwise, I think, is very comparable. Mine also consistently shoots groups of about 1 MOA, using Hornady Lever Evolution 325 grain ammo. Not being a fan of the shiny stainless finish which, apart from anything else, shines like a beacon in the field, I had mine cerakoted in sniper grey, with black highlights. I put a 1-4x20mm Nikon scope on the rail. The rifle looks gorgeous and this set up is perfect for deer hunting in Ohio. The one watch-out with this rifle is that the barrel heats up very fast and with a hot barrel the point of impact shifts significantly. Obviously not a problem for hunting, when one shot is generally all that's needed, but at the shooting range, to get consistency, I have to fire strings of no more than 3 shots and wait for the barrel to cool between strings.
They live up, got mine in February and it’s the best performing lever gun I’ve ever shot. As for the price? It’s not 1993 anymore, everything is expensive, especially very nice things, so deal with it.
Had a guy at a gun show offer me $300 for a shotgun, told me he was an expert appraiser while he opened his “Gun Values 1997” book.
Love my Marlin's. I have older models. Awesome levers!
Kristin really does a fantastic job on her reviews!!!!
Haven't had the chance to shoot one, but have been able to handle one. Definitely want to buy one
I hope they make one in 357.
Winchester 1892 made by Miroku Japan, superb quality.
Eventually Ruger will get Marlin 1894 models released. Not sure when.
@Pocket Square 2k...Sure thing.
@@exothermal.sprocket I had one, but got rid of it. The rebounding hammer and safety really ruin the feel/function of the 92.
@@cs-rj8ru Some don't like those features, some don't mind. However, they can be modified away. Had you considered changing that or did you not want to bother?
It’s out now!
Owning four Marlin 1895 rifles, one JM, one Rem-Marlin 1895 SBL, one Ruger-Marlin SBL and one Ruger-Marlin GBL I can say that the new Ruger rifles are exceptional particularly for metal work and function. That said my Rem-Marlin SBL is a fine shooter and my favorite lever rifle for carry when bad things might be about. And it is beautiful too. The old clanker JM needs some TLC but it is a keeper when I can get it to stop letting in two, lol. I can fix it.
Thank you, I've owned a Henry and the action was horrible, beautiful rifle but it had to find a new home, I was seriously disappointed in there product, I see the catch in many videos of the Henry, and yet they still brag about it, I guess if someone gives you a gun you can't give a honest review.
Awesome review I bought one a few months ago I’ve never shot it yet this gets me excited I think it pairs good with my bfr in 45/70
I can tell you now to find some leverevolution 325 ftx ammo. Best accuracy out of this gun with factory ammo and does mean job on whitetails.
Great video. Good looking rifle. Glad Ruger seems to be doing the right thing, although its a little spendy compared to old JM Marlins.
Right, everybody knew the price would go up and that’s too bad I always preferred Marlon over Winchester because I thought more bang for your buck I guess not so much anymore I hear Rossi could take that slot and I’ve always liked the revolvers even though people consider them cheap they always went bang
Nice group when you tested accuracy, Kristen!
Great video Kristin! I think that Ruger is the only company that could actually resurrect a wonderful firearm company like Marlin and actually make it better! I have fired the Ruger/Marlin SBL and was duly impressed. I own three JM Marlins: 44 Magnum, 444 Marlin, and 45-70 Guide Gun, and the new Ruger is every bit their quality, which is superlative. My only complaint is their high MSRP, and lack of availability.
I really enjoy your videos. I remember you compared the Henry X and the Marlin dark series both being chambered in 45-70. At that time it was evident that the Remington made Marlin was superior to the Henry. The Henry’s plastic forearm and butt stock, vs. the Remington made Marlin with its painted wood which is impervious to all the elements same as plastic but gives an overall sturdier feel over plastic. I know Ruger is a good firearms manufacturer and so isn’t Remington. It was not Remington’s fault that the JM Marlin facility in Connecticut during the acquisition left Remington without schematics, machinery in poor condition. The only people that could use that antiquated machinery to produce excellent Marlin lever guns were the JM Marlin workers. A micro amount of the workers relocated to Illion, N.Y. to the Remington factory. Therefore Remington from 2009 around the time they bought Marlin Company to about 2016 the year Remington started producing the finest made Marlin lever guns ever was possible due to the new Superior CNC machines Remington purchased and the brand new Schematics and machine programming holding tighter tolerances on all the Marlin components. This is why people complained that the lever action on the Remington made Marlin’s were stiff but this was fixed within firing around 40 to 60 rounds of ammo.The solution because of tighter tolerances was just to shoot the Marlin, use it, and everything started to smooth out perfectly. So many people do not realize that the Remington made Marlin lever guns were so much more durable, stronger chambers for the use of higher pressure rounds, and just overall better firearms and without gouging people’s wallets or purses!!
I completely concur & i own JM models & remlins
I loved the video when Kristin compared the Remington Dark Series 45-70 with the Henry X. The 45-70 rounds were Federal Hammerdown!! I believe she favored the Remington Marlin
Good review with packs of info. Thank U. I'm impressed with accuracy as well.
That's a gorgeous Rifle! I love the aesthetic grey look to it!!
Thanks you, Kristin! Awesome rifle. Best regards from Czech republic!
Kristin thank you for your videos
I'm a fanatic of this marlin 45/70
Kristen.... still the best in the business 💛
Good stuff. Hey, does that Picatinny rail come off in order to enstall just a plain Skinner sight? I am thinking about buying one but seeing that rail on a lever gun is giving me hives. Most likely I will go with the Trapper.
Hives 😂😂😂
Very very outstanding video young lady. Great job. Keep up the great work. Thanks a lot friend. SC Navy vet.
Great video! I decided I wanted one when I saw a guy spin it to chamber the next round. I’m sold!
I won't be spinning my 1500 dollar gun to chamber a round anytime soon. 😂
19 inches versus 16 inches but either way I like the steel receiver Henry with aftermarket Skinner open sights.
Just got me a Henry Model X 45-70. I can not WAIT to get it to the range...I feel like a kid on Christmas morning.
I shoot 500gr Lead Flat Nose cartridges from my 1895 GBL. That pair is an absolute tank😎
Excellent review. All meat, no fat.
I bought a trapper brand new shipped from midwayusa.
First look down the barrel, tooling chatter marks on the rifling. Actually cut my finger on a marred up sight fill plug behind the barrel dovetail blank on the barrel as i pulled it out.
The front skinner sight was wobbly loose outa the box, so i tightened it and it locked the bolt. It was too long so their answer to that was to loosen it wobbly before they shipped. Since it was so long and could not be tightened without the bolt locking, thats proof that they did that on purpose to ship it.
Lots of tooling swirls around the gun.
I wanted to contact marlin, but they took the entire 4th of july week off and i cant even talk to anyone.
Pure shame and to me, a waste of a very large amount of money.
You are knowledgeable beyond belief ma’am that being said you got one thing wrong in your video when you said for a more modern touch now you had already mentioned a modern touch on a lever action when you said about the Picatinny rail that little bit of side great video, and putting red into the bull’s-eye for some reason it just sounds like Ruger PS can y’all please please make a cheap Pump 22 long rifle I am sick and tired of seeing all these companies make a simple rifle expensive as hell for one reason or another just give us a plain Jane one at a hell a low-cost and people will buy them up
Great video Kristin, you are amazing! Love from Vancouver BC.
Kristen, nice job as always. Not a fan of the cross bolt safety. Overall, glad Ruger is making Marlin lever guns available.
nice presentation of the SBL, just got myself the Trapper and mods are on the way. You earned a Sub here!
That was an impressive grouping.
I believe the Remington made Marlin 1895’s have a 4 lb. 10 oz. Trigger pull and the Ruger made Marlin’s have a 5 lb. 2 oz. making an 8 oz. Heavier pull on the trigger.
I don't know if they made them heavier before they sold them to Ruger but they were originally reported to have a 2.5lb pull on them.
My new RM 1895 now has a 3lb 12oz trigger. A little cleaning up and a Wolf hammer spring is all it took to get there. Not too heavy, not to light, just right and goes bang every time.
Kristin I love your channel!
On the this lever action how’s the recoil? If you add a muzzle break how much of a difference does it make? Could please 🙏🏼 text this out and let me know, also does this Lever action come chambered in these calibers 350 legend, 360 Buckhammer, .444 Marlin?
I’d like one in .444 marlin but the new 360 Buckhammer Ammo seems better in velocity and range in distance However we can’t resist the the soft recoil of the 350 legend and the impact it makes down range even at 200 yards.
Thank you soo much for this video...loved it!
Great video 👍 good review and testing and I align with your opinions. Nice review my dear
Man I need to save up and get one... glad I'm starting a new job in a couple weeks where I'm making more money.
What a Beauty ! {The gun , that is.) i think I’ll pick one up. Thanks for the review.
Cool lever action!
I wonder if Ruger will produce the 1895 CB that has 26" barrel.
Accurate ! Great looking Rifle .
Excellent job, keep the videos coming! I just subbed....
Is this the shorter barrell SBL or the 19 inch?
These are coming out in Australia now. Selling them for US$1700 or more. What are you guys paying?
What brand is the quick release mount? It is nice and low!
Oddly enough, the ONLY thing I like about Henry rifles is the "lack" of an unnecessary safety. As for the Ruger produced "Marlins"....I think I'll stick with my "JM" Marlins and be very happy with them indeed as I have yet to handle/examine one that I would compare favorably to the real thing.
What a Gorgeous Big Bore lever gun!
This is a must have for me..I just ordered one and a medium sized lever for it...I got to shoot my friends last week...it is solid and tight..Ruger built a winner here
i want one for a open sited tool. i already got ammo for motivation as if needed! lol last show had 3 but none this style.
Thank you very much sweetheart for this wonderful video I’m looking forward to get one of this beautiful Rifle 😊
Such a cool rifle.
Thanks
I'm curious how it shoots without the scope.
Beautiful gun!!!
Very nice video.
Peak 1895 vibes. Got a GBL but I might just need another...
I really wish the “read instructions” wasn’t printed right on the damn barrel. What a shame. Still want one for my collection though
Nice review!
Is the trapper drilled and tapped for a scope?
I'd like to see a levergun in 30-06.
Blr
For those not as gun savvy: Sadly, because of the inherent dangers of a tube magazine loaded with ammo that uses a spitzer type bullet (pointy rifle bullets having the pointy end pressed up against the primer of another round is a serious safety concern), I am afraid we shall all go wanting in that area...I'd personally love one in 7.62x54R but...yeah...a man can dream.
Henry Long Ranger in 308 is as close as you'll get.
I'll be sure an keep my eye put for one
:-)
@@peteschaefer3397 nope BLR exists
Can it be fitted with thermal scope?
what henry scope was that?
It's great. But I've been waiting all year for the 336 and the 1894 models. So far nothing. Supposedly Ruger was going to release the 336 before hunting season.
Why does no one talk about the the Ruger barrel stamp ?
MW2019/Warzone/CODM kids know this as the Mk2 Carbine.
I think this may be the first lever action I've seen in COD lol
@@PIFFthePUFF420 M1887 shotgun from MW2 and MW3 counts as a lever action, but if you talking about specifically to lever action rifles, unfortunately, Advanced Warfare already done it first as a DLC weapon.
Nice shootin' tex. Imma head back to the saloon, see if I can't rangle us up some grub.
I tried.
I've been trying to find one for months. I can't find a ffl that carries one
Love it. Great job Kristin!
JT
Picked one of these up today! Can’t wait to shoot it!
Who makes that rear sight?
I want this rifle but it’s pretty expensive and the rounds are non existent in my area
Nice Kristin! 👍🏾👏🏾😎
I call it Trapper John. Pernell Roberts would have loved that. That gun will nail a moose or a black bear. Bam!!
Your videos are great.
Is it a Ruger or a new-ish Marlin...? Does it work and not look like it was put together by a 5 year old? Then it's a Ruger.
Love that gun!!
“Hot hunting loads and a t-shirt” This lady is hilarious.
Great vid!👍🏻🇺🇸
Great video! Ty
Where is the 30-30? I want a 30-30.
The 16” doesn’t classify it as an sbr does it?
16" is the minimum.
@@yukon4545 copy
Not crazy about the safety. I like the hammer safety.
There are kits to delete the cross bolt safety.
@@vincenttschida8849 that would be great !! Thank u!!
Teehee I'm buying all 4 from my local dealer. Just so nobody else can have them 🤣😈
They actually (Permanently) laser printed "Read instruction manual before using firearm" on the BARREL!!! That suck's.
You just sold me one 😊
Who need's coffee in the morning. A few rounds of 45/70 you are wide awake.
You looked very uncomfortable with the gun........such a long scope eye relief.
lol thats the ammo i got with Pro advise!!!
I was hoping Ruger would use cut checkering on these new "Marlins' instead of that horrible Remington "Burned" checkering....
Oh well, Cant' expect everything to be perfect........
Holy moley. I like it.
I don't care if these new Ruger-Marlins are the best lever guns ever made ,which they are not ,they are certainly not worth the price being asked .
Your opinion
@@The_PaleHorseman if you think a new Marlin is worth paying $1800 plus for, more power to you
LOVE everything about it EXCEPT those divots above the pistol grip...wish there was a smooth transition like Henry.
Straight grips and matte finishes would be awesome !
Rifle looks great, but looks like 45-70 is coming in at $2.50-$3 per round from what I see on a quick search. Is that right?
I think the guide model just dropped from ruger too
Trapper for me for protection from Brown Bear.
BAD!!! ASS!!!!!
And it only took 25 months to get mine