I got both the Ruger made Marlin 1894s, in .357 and 44 magnum. Both cycle the shorter, special rounds reliably too. Really happy to have them in my collection.
I found mine at an academy sports of all places and got a pretty decent deal on it. My wife won't let me shoot it until tomorrow so I've been scouring RUclips live watching videos like this and living vicariously through them
I got mine at academy as well. Haven’t got to shoot it as much as I want to but what I have shot has been a blast! Mine has excellent wood to metal fit and cycles great. Accuracy isn’t on par with my Henry big boy but I haven’t had time to set the sights all the way yet either. Next on my list is a trapper 44mag and 4570
@bigredman31 I absolutely adore mine. I'm decently accurate with it from 75 to 100 yd even with the iron sights. But I also have not gotten to shoot it as much as I would like
@@brandonspivey5282I’ll get there with mine if I ever can find the time to go get some more rounds down range. I’ve mainly shot 158 sjsp but have some other rounds I’d like to try, mainly the new core lokt and some 180gr hard cast
I just landed a 1894 'JM' stamped that rolled out of the production line in 1982 chambered in .357 mag/.38 sp....this thing is the most accurate rifle I have from 0-100 yrds.
I also got one of these a few months ago via Cabelas (about $150 less, free shipping) during 2nd amendment weekend (no taxes!). I added an aperture sight (old eyes) and get about a 1 inch group (both calibers), & factory ammo. Recoil with the .38 special is on par with a .22 mag.
I have the same 1894 but the guide gun version(gray laminate stock). With the 158 gr Federal .357 mag ammo I too was on the 2nd to top/top notch on the sight to be on at 50yds. I intend to get the Hornady Leverevolution 140 gr and try that and will likely put a skinner peep rear sight on. The leverevolution ammo works pretty well in my other levers (44 mag and 45-70).
Great video! Great content! Under the restraints, I had 2 of Marlin's PCCs 25 years ago a 44mag and a 357mag they shot ok but then I bought a Winchester AE 94 357 and it out performed both in function and accuracy so like a dummy I sold them lol! Hind sight being 20/20 I was shooting all of them with Iron sights! And the Winchester came with Fine rear leaf sights and as you mentioned the Marlin's had those Horrible Buck horns on them! Ruger should have changed that!!!
I think they didn’t because of tradition. Some people love them. I switch out all my sights for Williams adjustable peep and I can dial my elevation. They’re great
I haved tried several brands of 130gr FMJ in my 357 Handi rifle and they all group terrible. The PPU 130gr barely stays on a paper plate. With ammo it like the rifle shoot amazing. My son loaded some 145gr LHP from GT Bullets that were consistently shooting 1/2" groups. It will be interesting to see what results you get with different ammo.
Makes one wonder if when Ruger purchased the Marlin name from the ashes of Remington, they also purchased the machinery "RemLins" were made on. I'm just an Old Grey Beard who owns and hunts deer and hogs with the "JM" Marlin that I feel froggy about prior to hitting the woods but my guess about your "RugLin" is that it thinks 158gr bullets are light for caliber. I'm a heavy bullet kind of guy so I would have to work up a few hunting grade loads in the 165-180ish grain range if that rifle was mine. I think you are on the right track, and it may just be a powder choice kind of thing.
@@dougmitchell5435 I've only seen and handled three or four Marlins produced by Ruger, so my knowledge is limited but when I examined them, they reminded me way too much of Remlins. Hopefully whatever equipment Ruger purchased from the Remington garage sale will end up on the scrap heap as I'm a longtime fan of both Ruger and Marlin as quality firearms.
I own 3 JM’s and the “RugLin” as far as marlins go, and I will say that I don’t feel any lack of quality out of the RugLin. That being said I never owned a RemLin to compare it to because I knew the reputation. As far as bullet weight goes, I worked up a load with the Lyman 358429 (170gr LSWC) that shoots a ragged hole at 50 yards in .357. The results since filming have been consistent that it prefers heavier bullets. It absolutely will not group anything under 158 in .38spl better than that of a shotgun blast.
@@furmanmackey5479 Interesting. I don't think I have seen any negative comments other than yours. Mine will be ready in a few days and I'll see for myself.
By far the highest performing ammo I've found (and ive seen pretty much every online forum agree) is the 158gr Buffalo bore loaded hot which hits 2150 FPS out the barrel (on par with almost all 30-30 ammo). Their 180gr round reaches about 1800 out the gate but I prefer the lower grain for higher fps as the 158 is plenty for white tail in my experience. Plenty enough weight and reaching for higher enough FPS is by far the most ethical way to hunt with a .357 by pretty much all metrics.
I own all three , Winchester - Marlin - Henry. I like the Winchester except for the rebounding hammer. Love the Marlin but the wood is bland. Henry is accurate and reliable but I don't like the stock, the comb is too far back and in the octagon configuration it's too front end heavy. I'll take the Marlin overall. S&W needs a mention.
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I got both the Ruger made Marlin 1894s, in .357 and 44 magnum. Both cycle the shorter, special rounds reliably too. Really happy to have them in my collection.
I’m looking at getting the 44 sometime in the future as well!
I found mine at an academy sports of all places and got a pretty decent deal on it. My wife won't let me shoot it until tomorrow so I've been scouring RUclips live watching videos like this and living vicariously through them
Enjoy!
I got mine at academy as well. Haven’t got to shoot it as much as I want to but what I have shot has been a blast! Mine has excellent wood to metal fit and cycles great. Accuracy isn’t on par with my Henry big boy but I haven’t had time to set the sights all the way yet either. Next on my list is a trapper 44mag and 4570
@bigredman31 I absolutely adore mine. I'm decently accurate with it from 75 to 100 yd even with the iron sights. But I also have not gotten to shoot it as much as I would like
@@brandonspivey5282I’ll get there with mine if I ever can find the time to go get some more rounds down range. I’ve mainly shot 158 sjsp but have some other rounds I’d like to try, mainly the new core lokt and some 180gr hard cast
I just landed a 1894 'JM' stamped that rolled out of the production line in 1982 chambered in .357 mag/.38 sp....this thing is the most accurate rifle I have from 0-100 yrds.
I also got one of these a few months ago via Cabelas (about $150 less, free shipping) during 2nd amendment weekend (no taxes!). I added an aperture sight (old eyes) and get about a 1 inch group (both calibers), & factory ammo. Recoil with the .38 special is on par with a .22 mag.
Good stuff brother! Love it. New Christmas list item! 😂
I'm a Marlin fan. I have several Marlins. Have a Marlin 39 A, a Marlin 336, 2 Marlin 1894s, and a Marlin 444. Just LOVE my Marlins
Great video thanks. I'm from The Netherlands and ordered one. Have to wait around 2 months.
Hope you enjoy it!
Merry Christmas everybody. May you have a Blessed time in Christ with family.
Merry Christmas to you as well!
I have the same 1894 but the guide gun version(gray laminate stock). With the 158 gr Federal .357 mag ammo I too was on the 2nd to top/top notch on the sight to be on at 50yds. I intend to get the Hornady Leverevolution 140 gr and try that and will likely put a skinner peep rear sight on. The leverevolution ammo works pretty well in my other levers (44 mag and 45-70).
Awesome video!
Love your content brother! gotta say though, the anti NRA black rifle coffee company threw me for a loop 😂
I appreciate the support!
Great video! Great content! Under the restraints, I had 2 of Marlin's PCCs 25 years ago a 44mag and a 357mag they shot ok but then I bought a Winchester AE 94 357 and it out performed both in function and accuracy so like a dummy I sold them lol! Hind sight being 20/20 I was shooting all of them with Iron sights! And the Winchester came with Fine rear leaf sights and as you mentioned the Marlin's had those Horrible Buck horns on them! Ruger should have changed that!!!
I think they didn’t because of tradition. Some people love them. I switch out all my sights for Williams adjustable peep and I can dial my elevation. They’re great
I haved tried several brands of 130gr FMJ in my 357 Handi rifle and they all group terrible. The PPU 130gr barely stays on a paper plate. With ammo it like the rifle shoot amazing. My son loaded some 145gr LHP from GT Bullets that were consistently shooting 1/2" groups. It will be interesting to see what results you get with different ammo.
I currently have over 500 rounds through the gun (I filmed this back in June) and I still find it likes 158-170gr bullets the best.
Makes one wonder if when Ruger purchased the Marlin name from the ashes of Remington, they also purchased the machinery "RemLins" were made on. I'm just an Old Grey Beard who owns and hunts deer and hogs with the "JM" Marlin that I feel froggy about prior to hitting the woods but my guess about your "RugLin" is that it thinks 158gr bullets are light for caliber. I'm a heavy bullet kind of guy so I would have to work up a few hunting grade loads in the 165-180ish grain range if that rifle was mine. I think you are on the right track, and it may just be a powder choice kind of thing.
My understanding is that Ruger updated machinery as needed, and that is one of the reasons that it took so long to bring them out.
@@dougmitchell5435 I've only seen and handled three or four Marlins produced by Ruger, so my knowledge is limited but when I examined them, they reminded me way too much of Remlins. Hopefully whatever equipment Ruger purchased from the Remington garage sale will end up on the scrap heap as I'm a longtime fan of both Ruger and Marlin as quality firearms.
I own 3 JM’s and the “RugLin” as far as marlins go, and I will say that I don’t feel any lack of quality out of the RugLin. That being said I never owned a RemLin to compare it to because I knew the reputation.
As far as bullet weight goes, I worked up a load with the Lyman 358429 (170gr LSWC) that shoots a ragged hole at 50 yards in .357. The results since filming have been consistent that it prefers heavier bullets. It absolutely will not group anything under 158 in .38spl better than that of a shotgun blast.
@@furmanmackey5479 Interesting. I don't think I have seen any negative comments other than yours. Mine will be ready in a few days and I'll see for myself.
By far the highest performing ammo I've found (and ive seen pretty much every online forum agree) is the 158gr Buffalo bore loaded hot which hits 2150 FPS out the barrel (on par with almost all 30-30 ammo). Their 180gr round reaches about 1800 out the gate but I prefer the lower grain for higher fps as the 158 is plenty for white tail in my experience. Plenty enough weight and reaching for higher enough FPS is by far the most ethical way to hunt with a .357 by pretty much all metrics.
Out of curiousity, what is the scope that you have on your rifle?
It is an old Leupold M8 fixed 6x
What kind of group does the gun shoot with 180 grain hunting rounds you mentioned?
Right around an inch at 50yd
Do you have any Henry rifles? I'm curious how you'd compare the Ruger/Marlin .357 lever to its Henry counterpart.
I used to, but not anymore. I never had their pistol caliber levers, only their larger rifle calibers.
I own all three , Winchester - Marlin - Henry. I like the Winchester except for the rebounding hammer. Love the Marlin but the wood is bland. Henry is accurate and reliable but I don't like the stock, the comb is too far back and in the octagon configuration it's too front end heavy. I'll take the Marlin overall. S&W needs a mention.
Unfortunately, I don't think this rifle is available for sale in Canada. So I'll just watch these videos, so thanks for posting.
@@Sparky-bc5zq thanks for watching!
Yes they are available in Canada, just Damm hard to find.
Sorry you live in such an oppressed country