The little 32 that could...

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The little 32 that could...

Post by in2anity » 16 Oct 2018, 2:04 pm

Hey fellas I thought some of you might appreciate a nice JM Marlin:

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JM 1894 CB, 32 H&R Magnum
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30/30 vs 44 Mag vs the little 32 H&R Mag
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Stretched the little fella out over the weekend - I know it's a travesty to scope a lever, but I just couldn't resist the urge to let her shine - after all she IS capable of sub 2moa! FYI that's a little Leuie AR mod 1.5-4x20 - one can replace the turrets with customised versions to match your ballistics (that's the eventual plan).

There are three main reasons why this us my all time favourite rifle:

1. Reloading is not nearly as daunting as with any bottlenecked cartridges; no lubing, no cleaning/tumbling, no stretching, cheap primers, comparatively low powder usage - total reload cost is down to only 28c/shot!! She just loves eating 115gr lead pills over a full case of AR2205.
2. She stabilises cheap, cast-lead better than any rifle I've seen - shout-outs to HRBC for their amazing prices and consistent product.
3. She can consistently group under 2moa, even out to 100m!

There are many other more obvious pluses with this rifle but I'll spare you the detail.

Here's some 100m plinking:

https://youtu.be/FgFWgdY8tYM

And also some 200m lobbing (winds were really picking up by this stage, making things just a tad trickier):

https://youtu.be/iirUBX21E9Q

Anyways enjoy :drinks:
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Re: The little 32 that could...

Post by Daddybang » 16 Oct 2018, 3:58 pm

Nice rifle, nice spot to layout for an arvo and some nice shooting. ...even if the cockies didn't sound to impressed!!! :lol: :thumbsup: :drinks:
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Re: The little 32 that could...

Post by Cooper » 16 Oct 2018, 5:28 pm

Thanks for posting. The 32 H&R mag seems to be a fairly rare chambering in a Marlin lever.

Interested to know the story why you choose the calibre. How you bought the rifle. Thanks
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Re: The little 32 that could...

Post by in2anity » 16 Oct 2018, 7:02 pm

Daddybang wrote:Nice rifle, nice spot to layout for an arvo and some nice shooting. ...even if the cockies didn't sound to impressed!!! :lol: :thumbsup: :drinks:


Thanks DB - yeah ‘tis nice up there - family has a bit of land near the Barringtons - although it looks better than it is, only had recent rain so mostly pick.
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Post by in2anity » 16 Oct 2018, 7:11 pm

Cooper wrote:Thanks for posting. The 32 H&R mag seems to be a fairly rare chambering in a Marlin lever.

Interested to know the story why you choose the calibre. How you bought the rifle. Thanks


Bit of a long story actually - I wanted to branch out into pistol cartridge silhouette - so I went and picked up a 44mag. Unfortunately my local range has a stupid 8mm rule doesn’t it - so I couldn’t practice with it. Also the 44mag is a bit of a brute for target shooting purposes. So I was on the market for a maximum of a 32 caliber. I wanted a pair of rifles so I had a backup / and or could take a mate. That one came from a marlin collection over in Kentucky- it is indeed a very rare rifle - they are renowned for being exceptionally acurate due to the meat on the barrel. Coincidentally a well priced Winchester 32-20 popped up at the same - so I bought that too! - conviniently they both stabilize the same 115gr pill well. The straight wall case is stacks easier to work with though, so I tend to shoot the marlin heaps more.
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Re: The little 32 that could...

Post by Noisydad » 17 Oct 2018, 5:47 am

Now try it with black powder and bullets you cast yourself lubed with a lube brew you made yourself. It’ll feel really good and be heaps of fun. You can stop any time you want!
Making small bore or any relatively short range rifles shoot further than they’re meant too sure is fun!
There's still a few of Wile. E Coyote's ideas that I haven't tried yet.
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Post by Gamerancher » 17 Oct 2018, 7:59 am

Here ya go, somewhere to try out that rifle! :thumbsup:


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Re: The little 32 that could...

Post by in2anity » 19 Oct 2018, 8:16 am

Noisydad wrote:Now try it with black powder and bullets you cast yourself lubed with a lube brew you made yourself. It’ll feel really good and be heaps of fun. You can stop any time you want!


Yes I can definitely see the allure of doing that ND :thumbsup: - but the benefit of this little setup (at this point of my life) is the shear convenience factor - sadly I'm a little time poor atm. One day I'll get my time back though (once the kids grow up)!

Noisydad wrote:Making small bore or any relatively short range rifles shoot further than they’re meant too sure is fun!

I feel there's a bit of a misconception that only the latest calibres can shoot over extended ranges - sure no doubt they excel at such applications, but IMO by far the biggest factor for extended range capability is the sheer mechanical accuracy of a setup. Outside of that, it becomes a matter of judging external variables (which is admittedly tricky, but masterable) .
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Re: The little 32 that could...

Post by in2anity » 19 Oct 2018, 8:17 am

Gamerancher wrote:Here ya go, somewhere to try out that rifle! :thumbsup:


SSAA (NSW) SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS BRANCH Inc

Presents
The 2018 Cowboy Lever Action Silhouette State Titles

At Bowral Pistol Club

Saturday 24th November 2018
CLAS Pistol Cartridge 80 shot event
Practice from 8am Match starts 9.00am

Sunday 25th November 2018
CLAS Smallbore 80 shot event
Practice from 8am Match starts 9.00am

$30.00 per Event. Junior’s half price.

Matches conducted under current SSAA RMS Rulebook
Grading cards and firearms licence essential, state medals for all grades.
Lunch included in your nominations
Pre Nominations would be appreciated for catering purposes
Nomination close at 8.30am each Day
Presentation at end of each Day

Camping available by prior arrangement

Further information: Robert or Kathy Tobler 0412 447 056
ssaashb@gmail.com


Thanks GR. good to see yu mug again - I hope the championships were enjoyable :drinks:
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