Thank you for the information on cast sizes of the bullet. I really enjoyed the video. Hopefully I will remember that when I get a lever action rifle.
@tbndeereman75 I got the winchester 1892 in .357 magnum, and it's a very nice shooting rifle and hits quite well with a hot loaded 158 gr. speer deep curl.
I've been shooting and hunting with a .44mag since, oh....probably mid '80's with a Super Redhawk. Recently I picked up another Ruger, a Super Blackhawk. I was all fired up to get a Marlin in .35 Rem, but after seeing this video I have to go out and look for a Marlin in .44mag!
man i really like your vidoes so does my son. also do you have any henry rifles if so please do a video on them i own a henry lever action 22 rifle and its amazing good luck on your videos have a nice day
I like the way you point out that its not the weight of bullet that defines flight path, we all need to remember pull of gravity is constant no matter what weight is, its speed and ballistic coefficient or drag that affect flight path
I just bought a used Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum today. I've wanted that gun since I was about 9 years old. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to getting it to the range!
@Mellow6ties any flat tipped/hollow point ammo you can fire out of a lever gun, and i say flat tip because you dont want a sharp point on the round that could cause a primer detonation...
for deer hunting i use a winchester 94ae,30-30 with hornady 165 grain bullets. the gun has a 20 inch barrel. is this a good choice or should i look into a bolt action rifle. thanks
Mr. Hickok, I've heard from certain individuals that cast bullets leave lead deposits in the rifling of the barrel, and that over time this can cause permanent damage to the rifling. Is this true?
@armenianesh818 well im not sure if my word means much but ill just mention, yes there will probably be some lead deposits in the rifling of the barrel but its still lead a soft metal compared to the steel of the barrel, usually all youll need is to clean the barrel to get rid of the lead deposits, it shouldnt harm the barrel but if the barrel is dirty it will cause accuracy problems, but nothing permanent..
Thank you for replying to my question. I appreciate that you took the time to answer it. I've also heard from different sources that if you constantly shoot reload rounds that it will have the same effect that I previously mentioned. I don't know whether this is true or not, but whenever I go to the indoor shooting range in Burbank CA, their weapons are VERY unreliable and VERY inaccurate. My dad told me it's because of the reload rounds that they use though I have my doubts.
@armenianesh818 maybe its because they dont know how to clean out the guns properly? im just saaying soft lead shouldnt affect guns permanently just causes then to dirty up a lot faster
Hey Hickok, have you ever shot a Henry? How was it? I'm looking for a lever rifle and I heard Henry and Marlin are the top dogs for this sort of thing.
I would trust my Sig P226 to hit a small target at 20+ yards. I wouldn't be able to hit much with my glock at that range, but with an aimed shot from my Sig, I could put a .40 caliber hole in the forehead of a static target, not to say it would be easy, It's just not a shot to be rushed. It helps to REALLY know your gun.
I would love to go shoot with you some time, I have a pair of 60yr old colts i shoot SASS one is a .44spl the other .45LC one belongs to my aunt the other to my dad I shoot a marlin cowboy chambered in 45lc I am going to buy a pair of Taylors New model conversions with 8 inch barrels :) i already bout a rig for them
very interesting videos, most 5 year olds on this site just want to see guns being fired to make them feel like they shoot them, but i appreciate the commentary, its very interesting..thanks :)
@mickparker0 By anti Freedom I mean Anti Gun, anti Self Defense, Anti individualism. There are lots of those in england. Here in America, we sometimes take those things for granted at times, but even something as simple as wanting to drive a different car with a different engine that is not a Hybrid, is treated differently here as compared to over there. Basically, More Freedom, less Restriction.
@mickparker0 I don't know if that is a particular station that you are looking for, but we have lots of radio stations here. The cover everything just about, including stations dedicated to Classic Rock, Oldies, and others. We also still have AM channels that play sports, other types of music, Talk radio. But yes, there are many classic rock stations in the US, a lot of them being local.
@mickparker0 Personally, I love my country very much. Yes, we have some problems with some polititions, but in general, if you live in a small town, people are very friendly, and we take our freedoms and rights very seriously. Hey, since you are coming over here, Would it be ok if we kicked some anti freedom people out and sent them over there? (Jk)
@mickparker0 Well, it depends on where you live. I will say there is a lot to do here. A lot of states have really great fishing if you are into that, and currently, there is no road/car tax from our federal gov't. I have never understood why in the UK that they can charge 3000 a year for a classic muscle care that gets driven 50 miles each year, but only 50 for a beat up smoke spewing volkswagon beetle that gets driven 15,000 miles. It's backwards.
@mickparker0 Sure you do. Only, the criminals are the only ones who have them. You have my sympothy sir. Firearms and the shooting sports used to be a big part of the UK, and you have lost your herritage due to your government. As an American, I hope you can get things turned around, and I wish you the best of luck in doing so.
I notice someone else Commented on the Skinner Sights. Is that the Express model? All in all, a very nice looking little Levergun. Just by chance, are you a member on the "Marlin Owner's" website?
Oh nice rifle the newer ones are checkered stock with a circular front sight wonder what year this rifle was manufactured? I'll never get to fire mine because it's so nice to just look at plus ammo was expensive just gonna keep it clean and new looking :P
@SuperOxideDimutase you always want to shot ammo with what the manufacture suggest any other caliber you use you want to be careful i won't go to say that it can't fire a 45 LC (never tried it) so if my rifle says to use 44 mag or 44 special i myself wouldn't take that chance of using a 45 LC maybe some others would but not me
your safety and the safety of others depends on it. but then again i can't seem to find my manual at this time....lol
@ddgg00 A box of regular 44. mag bullets (240 grams) costs 240 dollars. The rounds featured in this video, the 44. magnum lead flat head special costs 280. If you are deer hunting I highly recommend the flat head special because it leaves a larger ballistic imprint meaning the deer bleeds faster.~Nick, Robertson Trading Post Henderson TN
Hey. How is the recoil on the .44mag? I have a toss between 44mag and 30-30, and I don't know which to pick. Mostly will be used for range, but also occassional hunting in CT. I never shot neither of those calibers. Just like .223 and .22lr. Is there a difference in kick, and can we compare 44mag and 30-30 recoil to anything? I'm a small frame guy, so I'm curious. Thanks
@MrRandomaussie: I dont think it was ever issued, I think the problem would be that most lever-action rifles dont have the range that many bolt-action rifles did, I know a 30-30 lever action does not have the range of the 30-06 springfield from WW1. Another problem is that the lever action does not load nearly as fast as a bolt action with a 5 round stripper clip. They also mentioned that using a lever gun in a dugout was more difficult than a bolt-action. Either way I love my 44 mag levergun.
i just got an 1894s and am just getting into reloading. it's a microgroove barrel.., and i;m guessing yours is too, ya? good tip on the 431's, i've been hearing this alot, and if i shoot cast, will make sure i get the right size. do jacketed 429's shoot just fine? my first batch will be used fiocchi brass, 2400 (however much my lee basic loader decides i start with, GMM large pistol primers (not magnum) and Hornady 240 gr xtp. does this sound ok? lol... i'm new
I am looking for a rifle that i can take with me camping and use for hunting, how is the reliability of this rifle? Is the recoil the same as a 30/30?
Another Great video, straight to the point, from a guy with years of practical firearms experiance and no bullshit. Thank you Sir, I will be getting a Marlin in 44 mag, the cowboy unlimited or the stainless round barrel. Manchester, England. UK.
im looking to get the skinner peep sight for my 1894 44mag ad i was wondering did you use your factory front sight? im not a fan of the marlin factory sights as i too have astigmatism and it makes it extremely difficult for me to focus on the sights. any info will be greatly appreciated
@02lb72500HD , Yes, it aligned okay with the front sight. Apparently, the cowboy models usually work with the stock front sights. On others you might have to change the front sight out, too. Depends.
It's a really nice looking piece of hardware. Kind of a bridge from the subject, but what would you recommend as a starting handgun for a guy on a budget? You definitely know better than I do.
I used to carry a Blackhawk convertible in 357 and a Marlin lever gun in the same to plink for fun as a really nice combination. Rossi is supposed to have a Mare's Leg in 44 mag coming out in 2011 and I may look at it. It is supposed to have 45 long colt as well. I enjoyed too many TV shows in the 1960's to not be fascinated with lever guns. I have a soft spot for Marlin rifles.
Very good shooting. I like the mystique of lever guns since my favorite plinking rifle is a Marlin 39A and I liked it so well I eventually got a Marlin 357 magnum.
How much does that rifle weigh, how is the recoil as compared to a 30 30? I have a messed up neck and do a lot of hunting with pistols. I have always been curious about a .44. I had a 30 30 trapper Winchester that was a real cheek buster.
How do you find the 300 grain bullets perform in the 1894? I've heard from numerous sources saying that the slower 1:38" twist will not properly stabilize bullets weighing over approximately 270 grains. But you seem to have no problems with them?
@hickok45 thats a nice gun you got there. seeing you shoot that gun make me want to shoot my grandpa's lever action, all i know about it is that its not a replica and its going to a musiem
Sir, how bad is the kick from the .44 mag in a rifle? I have cervical spondylitis, and really can't handle the heavy stuff any more. I've never tried the .44 in a long gun, and would appreciate your thoughts as to whether it is a suitable combination for the recoil sensitive.
When the wife allows... this is my next rifle. I've probably watched this video 10 times in the last month. Watched A Fist Full of Dollars and Good, Bad, and the Ugly for the nostalgia factor too. What's not to love?! Light weight, 10 +1 round capacity, fast handling, and .44 magnum that can take pretty much any animal in N.A. under 100 - 150 yards!!!! I'll probably put on the new winged skinner sight if I don't go with the XS rail sight. Great video and very informative Keep'em coming.
4:03 something from the right enters the screen at the middle almost level with the bench top and fly towards the top centre almost at his head, looked yellow probably an insect of small bird
Nice shooting! No flinch on an empty chamber. That's great education for new shooters. I like the Marlins, I have four in Cal. .22, .25-20 Win, .35 Rem, and 45-70.
I don't have a .44 Mag rifle yet but I'll have to look into getting one. To one older gentleman from another. Nice video.
I was checking out a forum and heard that you can buy a metal follower and take out your ten round plug and get an extra rounf capacity or two. I'm not sure of the validity but it might be worth checking it out the next time you take down your gun for cleaning.
this video was made on my birthday last year in 09 wat a surpise im 11 now did you name your self hickok45 because of james wild bill hickok he is my second favorite outlaw my first is john wesley hardin for christmas im shooting a 44 magnum revolver 45. , 9mm and 357 magnum colt python cant wait marry christmas
Mr. hickok45 I like the way you explain in videos. But I have a question for you.
Some years ago I bought a Marlin 336 caliber 30-30. But now I'm looking for what is the best scope for this type of weapon.
Certainly in Mexico, this weapon was very popular during the years of revolution, and there are even some old songs on this rifle and even more amazing is that a bottle of tequila carries the name of 30-30.
Mr. hickok45 I like the way you explain in videos. But I have a question for you.
Some years ago I bought a Marlin 336 caliber 30-30. But now I'm looking for what is the best scope for this type of weapon.
Certainly in Mexico, this weapon was very popular during the years of revolution, and there are even some old songs on this rifle and even more amazing is that a bottle of tequila carries the name of 30-30.
I'm trying to decide between the Marlin .357 mag/.38 and the Marlin .44mag/.44 Special lever rifle. I'd like my wife to be interested in shooting it as well. Is there a big difference in the amount of recoil between the two?
Thanks for the informative video. I just purchased a model 1894 44 mag and will be using it deer hunting in WV starting next week. Cant wait to see how it does
I'm planning on going into law enforcement once out of college and so I did some research and saw your videos on the glock pistols before (very excellent and informative), then I just decided to see if you had any on lever action .44s and lo and behold! I'm looking at buying my first rifle and I'm thinking of going with a lever action. So far, the Henry Big Boy has really caught my eye. Would you recommend a Marlin over a Henry? Do you know of anything negative about the Henry Big Boy?
@DaveKnights66 I just bought a Big Boy .44 magnum, it is a little heavier than the Marlin but it shoots great. .429 240 grain lead bullet is no problem for it, doesn't tumble even with max powder load. The brass did it for me & I am very happy with the rifle. :)
@DaveKnights66 Ive got a Henry .44 mag/spl, as great of a gun as it is, some of the things i wish i'd considered more carefully before buying it are that it's a lot heavier than most other lever guns (you really notice that you're holding the thing after a while on the range) and it's not side-fed like the marlins. To load the big boy youve got to draw out a long tubular insert and slide rounds down towards the action from the muzzle end, which is awkward the first few times around.
I have a .44 magnum Marlin, but my manual specifies hollow point ammo in the tubular magazine. I got the rifle over 25 years ago, so is that an outdated precaution? I assume it was to keep the primers from going off in the tube with regular-nosed (non-hollow point) ammunition touching end to end.
Hey hikock what model smith is that? It looked like a k or l frame but I'm not too sure. Thanks for all the vids
JnCOutdoors 17 hours ago
Thank you for the information on cast sizes of the bullet. I really enjoyed the video. Hopefully I will remember that when I get a lever action rifle.
DavidN223 2 days ago
is this the same gun that shoots the 45 colt?
from your other video
89scubadude 2 weeks ago
Great info, thanks for the video Hickok! I appreciate it! YEEEEEEHHHHHHHHAAAAAWWW!!!
Morepullups 2 weeks ago
I really want one of these in .357 mag.
tbndeereman75 3 weeks ago 6
@tbndeereman75 I got the winchester 1892 in .357 magnum, and it's a very nice shooting rifle and hits quite well with a hot loaded 158 gr. speer deep curl.
jung159 3 weeks ago
@jung159 is ur .357 good for deer? i am looking for a lever gun and i like the .357
randomness8895 6 days ago
Can you put a scope on this?
wolfslayer1990 3 weeks ago
@wolfslayer1990 yes you can scope it
jung159 3 weeks ago
God damn, do you ever miss?
Vergon3256 1 month ago
The PUMA is nice.......
ubct101 1 month ago
Who makes the holster for your 3" smith?
wright4894 1 month ago
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wright4894 1 month ago
ive got this gun in blank gun version
MrTekpatron 1 month ago
I've been shooting and hunting with a .44mag since, oh....probably mid '80's with a Super Redhawk. Recently I picked up another Ruger, a Super Blackhawk. I was all fired up to get a Marlin in .35 Rem, but after seeing this video I have to go out and look for a Marlin in .44mag!
Steve5404 1 month ago
man i really like your vidoes so does my son. also do you have any henry rifles if so please do a video on them i own a henry lever action 22 rifle and its amazing good luck on your videos have a nice day
17crazygunner 2 months ago
I like the way you point out that its not the weight of bullet that defines flight path, we all need to remember pull of gravity is constant no matter what weight is, its speed and ballistic coefficient or drag that affect flight path
4deere 2 months ago
Excellent video,lots of info on the 44 mag.
KyleMorrison 2 months ago
thats a hex barrel there mate
dabigtank167 2 months ago
@dabigtank167 No. Look at it closer, when he shows the muzzle. 0:49
DeadpoolDeadcool 2 months ago
thats a hex barrel there mate
dabigtank167 2 months ago
A cheap case of paper plates stapled to the backer make great targets to simulate steel plates at ranges that don't allow steel targets.
bigfunwmu 2 months ago
I just bought a used Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum today. I've wanted that gun since I was about 9 years old. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to getting it to the range!
TheKirbot 2 months ago 2
hickok, what are your impressions on the Henry repeating .44?
Praetorian556 2 months ago
Where did you get your holster for your 3 inch S&W 629? Thank you. Like your videos.
marshpeak 3 months ago
careful with that gun!
SPYCHECK911 3 months ago
That is some good shooting.
Uriel1816 3 months ago
can you fire hollowpoints out of a .44 levergun?
Mellow6ties 3 months ago
@Mellow6ties any flat tipped/hollow point ammo you can fire out of a lever gun, and i say flat tip because you dont want a sharp point on the round that could cause a primer detonation...
soonersfan081 3 months ago
@soonersfan081 Don't forget those fancy Hornady leverevolution rounds.
535coltpax 3 months ago
can you shoot 44 special out of this rifle?
907mountainman 3 months ago
Hi, this sounds stupid but wich has more recoil 30-30 or 44mag rifle
MrSkates360 3 months ago
@MrSkates360 30-30
wohanable 3 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
he talks too much he should shoot
Iamhealed1000 4 months ago
for deer hunting i use a winchester 94ae,30-30 with hornady 165 grain bullets. the gun has a 20 inch barrel. is this a good choice or should i look into a bolt action rifle. thanks
AirsoftWorrior315 4 months ago
Can I buy 431 diameter bullets at any sport stores or do I need to order them from some where special?? Who make this size bullets?
MrEricdgreat 4 months ago
Great vid!
Dtac25 4 months ago
Nothing like a lever gun to bring back western nostalgia. Great vid Hickok
Dtac25 4 months ago
Mr. Hickok, I've heard from certain individuals that cast bullets leave lead deposits in the rifling of the barrel, and that over time this can cause permanent damage to the rifling. Is this true?
armenianesh818 4 months ago
@armenianesh818 well im not sure if my word means much but ill just mention, yes there will probably be some lead deposits in the rifling of the barrel but its still lead a soft metal compared to the steel of the barrel, usually all youll need is to clean the barrel to get rid of the lead deposits, it shouldnt harm the barrel but if the barrel is dirty it will cause accuracy problems, but nothing permanent..
AngelosMonark 4 months ago
@AngelosMonark
Thank you for replying to my question. I appreciate that you took the time to answer it. I've also heard from different sources that if you constantly shoot reload rounds that it will have the same effect that I previously mentioned. I don't know whether this is true or not, but whenever I go to the indoor shooting range in Burbank CA, their weapons are VERY unreliable and VERY inaccurate. My dad told me it's because of the reload rounds that they use though I have my doubts.
armenianesh818 4 months ago
@armenianesh818 maybe its because they dont know how to clean out the guns properly? im just saaying soft lead shouldnt affect guns permanently just causes then to dirty up a lot faster
AngelosMonark 4 months ago
papa gun rocks !!
dobermann1973 4 months ago
Tons of great info in this video, great job hickok
basspromike 4 months ago 15
Hickok45 and Tom Knapp should hang out,shoot some clay's and knock back a few cold one's. Thumbs up if you agree.
Jewmaine87 5 months ago
these videos seem to get really quiet after shooting the guns
StWolfie 5 months ago
these videos seem to get really quiet after shooting the guns
StWolfie 5 months ago
Can you put a sight on it? like a rifle scope???
JojoBarrientos 5 months ago
Stick a dildo on the end then stick it in your throat and fire a shotty.
kylebikesfit 5 months ago
@kylebikesfit Asshole.
flacoferlife 5 months ago
@flacoferlife im kidding haha
kylebikesfit 5 months ago
Looks very well balanced in your hands :-) I also like the hexagonal barrel. Thanks for the video.
mrquan83 6 months ago
10:10 for the shooting
DanBiber 6 months ago
Whoa whoa whoa! What is that on the stock of the rifle? That ups it's cool factor by 5!
Seriously though, what is it.
xmmh 6 months ago
@xmmh Alright nevermind. I got overexcited and precommented.
xmmh 6 months ago
I LOVE YOUR VIDEO,S HICKOCK .! please just keepum coming,thank you sooohh much!!
stratcat70 6 months ago
is this gun left handed friendly?
Simmons1661 6 months ago
hickok what exactly is bullet grains the weight the bullet or the siz of the bullet?
deerhunter29102 6 months ago
@deerhunter29102 It's the weight of the bullet.
Weaponcollecter16 6 months ago
@Weaponcollecter16 thanks i was always a little lost when it came to that
deerhunter29102 5 months ago
Wowza that gun has some juice behind it!
wubaru 7 months ago
dude THAT is a cool vid. Heavy Hitters and Gong Targets? MAN STUFF BABY!
darkhorse2reign 7 months ago
Hey Hickok, have you ever shot a Henry? How was it? I'm looking for a lever rifle and I heard Henry and Marlin are the top dogs for this sort of thing.
guacamoleandcircuses 7 months ago
watching this guy shoot is like watching an artist paint
Chromiumblue 7 months ago
I have the same rifle, is heaps of fun. Apparently it was the last one left in the factory here in Australia when i ordered it. Very happy with it
TheHigginsmat 8 months ago
I would trust my Sig P226 to hit a small target at 20+ yards. I wouldn't be able to hit much with my glock at that range, but with an aimed shot from my Sig, I could put a .40 caliber hole in the forehead of a static target, not to say it would be easy, It's just not a shot to be rushed. It helps to REALLY know your gun.
caman5 8 months ago
I would love to go shoot with you some time, I have a pair of 60yr old colts i shoot SASS one is a .44spl the other .45LC one belongs to my aunt the other to my dad I shoot a marlin cowboy chambered in 45lc I am going to buy a pair of Taylors New model conversions with 8 inch barrels :) i already bout a rig for them
ocarlson007 8 months ago
very interesting videos, most 5 year olds on this site just want to see guns being fired to make them feel like they shoot them, but i appreciate the commentary, its very interesting..thanks :)
9beckerful 8 months ago
@mickparker0 By anti Freedom I mean Anti Gun, anti Self Defense, Anti individualism. There are lots of those in england. Here in America, we sometimes take those things for granted at times, but even something as simple as wanting to drive a different car with a different engine that is not a Hybrid, is treated differently here as compared to over there. Basically, More Freedom, less Restriction.
TheFoundersWereRight 8 months ago
@mickparker0 I don't know if that is a particular station that you are looking for, but we have lots of radio stations here. The cover everything just about, including stations dedicated to Classic Rock, Oldies, and others. We also still have AM channels that play sports, other types of music, Talk radio. But yes, there are many classic rock stations in the US, a lot of them being local.
TheFoundersWereRight 8 months ago
@mickparker0 Personally, I love my country very much. Yes, we have some problems with some polititions, but in general, if you live in a small town, people are very friendly, and we take our freedoms and rights very seriously. Hey, since you are coming over here, Would it be ok if we kicked some anti freedom people out and sent them over there? (Jk)
TheFoundersWereRight 9 months ago
@mickparker0 Well, it depends on where you live. I will say there is a lot to do here. A lot of states have really great fishing if you are into that, and currently, there is no road/car tax from our federal gov't. I have never understood why in the UK that they can charge 3000 a year for a classic muscle care that gets driven 50 miles each year, but only 50 for a beat up smoke spewing volkswagon beetle that gets driven 15,000 miles. It's backwards.
TheFoundersWereRight 9 months ago
@mickparker0 No problem man. I've lived under gun oppression before, so I kind of have an idea what you are going through.
TheFoundersWereRight 9 months ago
@mickparker0 Sure you do. Only, the criminals are the only ones who have them. You have my sympothy sir. Firearms and the shooting sports used to be a big part of the UK, and you have lost your herritage due to your government. As an American, I hope you can get things turned around, and I wish you the best of luck in doing so.
TheFoundersWereRight 9 months ago
I notice someone else Commented on the Skinner Sights. Is that the Express model? All in all, a very nice looking little Levergun. Just by chance, are you a member on the "Marlin Owner's" website?
TheFoundersWereRight 9 months ago
Oh nice rifle the newer ones are checkered stock with a circular front sight wonder what year this rifle was manufactured? I'll never get to fire mine because it's so nice to just look at plus ammo was expensive just gonna keep it clean and new looking :P
sd2257 9 months ago
The guy at Cabela's told me only to shoot 45 LC with these.
SuperOxideDimutase 9 months ago
@SuperOxideDimutase you always want to shot ammo with what the manufacture suggest any other caliber you use you want to be careful i won't go to say that it can't fire a 45 LC (never tried it) so if my rifle says to use 44 mag or 44 special i myself wouldn't take that chance of using a 45 LC maybe some others would but not me
your safety and the safety of others depends on it. but then again i can't seem to find my manual at this time....lol
sd2257 9 months ago
how much is a box of 500 44 magnums?
ddgg00 10 months ago 17
@ddgg00 just the bullets or a whole complete cartridge
TheBassGuitarist1 7 months ago
@ddgg00 In the U.S i bet it's free compared to Scandinavian standards....
SongOfTheEveningSun 6 months ago
@ddgg00 i doubt anyone sells them in that much bulk. look on bulkammo(dot)com, ammoforesale(dot)com ableammo(dot)com.
Glockcrazy19 6 months ago
@ddgg00 A box of regular 44. mag bullets (240 grams) costs 240 dollars. The rounds featured in this video, the 44. magnum lead flat head special costs 280. If you are deer hunting I highly recommend the flat head special because it leaves a larger ballistic imprint meaning the deer bleeds faster.~Nick, Robertson Trading Post Henderson TN
buuuuck1 4 months ago
@ddgg00 , 500 .44's would cost you close to a million dollars
joco55ful 3 months ago
@ddgg00 ive never seen them in 500 but a box of winchester which is a 50 count is around 30 or 35. reloading them is way cheaper.
SrSGrindcore 3 months ago
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shadysideguy123 2 months ago
@ddgg00 On Cabelas cast bulk .44 is 409 dollars for 600 rounds.
shadysideguy123 2 months ago
@ddgg00 around 350 i think
nzoo11 2 months ago
@ddgg00 Not cheap, but cheaper than 45-70 gov't.
preppervseconomy 2 months ago
Nice hat duudess!
nikolaiwillkillu 10 months ago
Send this guy to Afghanistan with an M14 and let him go to work. Damn.
pze94 10 months ago
Did u jus say dodge city? as in nashville?
sownindishonor15 10 months ago
Great video and damn good shooting!
LShapedAmbush 10 months ago
Damned your good at shooting!
1inotsstoni2 10 months ago
Hey. How is the recoil on the .44mag? I have a toss between 44mag and 30-30, and I don't know which to pick. Mostly will be used for range, but also occassional hunting in CT. I never shot neither of those calibers. Just like .223 and .22lr. Is there a difference in kick, and can we compare 44mag and 30-30 recoil to anything? I'm a small frame guy, so I'm curious. Thanks
01089441 10 months ago
Hickok45 you're the man! is there any gun you don't have? haha! Another great video
hsd6553 10 months ago
great vids, enjoy them all, love this Marlin
quicktoevil 11 months ago
this question is a little random but do you have a mp-40 or a henrey rifle please let me know
empoleonX 11 months ago
3:48
That was your daily ammo truck, right hickok?
ArmyGuy543 11 months ago
did they use this gun in WW1 and if they didnt why? its so much easier in my opinion
MrRandomaussie 11 months ago
@MrRandomaussie wow<<<<<
TheIronicBanana 11 months ago
@MrRandomaussie: I dont think it was ever issued, I think the problem would be that most lever-action rifles dont have the range that many bolt-action rifles did, I know a 30-30 lever action does not have the range of the 30-06 springfield from WW1. Another problem is that the lever action does not load nearly as fast as a bolt action with a 5 round stripper clip. They also mentioned that using a lever gun in a dugout was more difficult than a bolt-action. Either way I love my 44 mag levergun.
tonydelacruz45 11 months ago
@tonydelacruz45 thanks for that mate thats a real good point. and the .44 is good all .44's are!!
MrRandomaussie 11 months ago
@MrRandomaussie cheers
MrRandomaussie 9 months ago
i just got an 1894s and am just getting into reloading. it's a microgroove barrel.., and i;m guessing yours is too, ya? good tip on the 431's, i've been hearing this alot, and if i shoot cast, will make sure i get the right size. do jacketed 429's shoot just fine? my first batch will be used fiocchi brass, 2400 (however much my lee basic loader decides i start with, GMM large pistol primers (not magnum) and Hornady 240 gr xtp. does this sound ok? lol... i'm new
9mmkahr 11 months ago
ive had to reload for my marlin 336 because every factory bullet just keyholes
trooperx666 11 months ago
Damn, that thing packs some power
georgekostaras 11 months ago
what is the ammo cap on the levergun ??
OstepoppFTW 11 months ago
Crap...one of the best lever guns
venyusz01 11 months ago
Best revolver
venyusz01 11 months ago
I am looking for a rifle that i can take with me camping and use for hunting, how is the reliability of this rifle? Is the recoil the same as a 30/30?
killa9599 11 months ago
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Munaz83 11 months ago
Another Great video, straight to the point, from a guy with years of practical firearms experiance and no bullshit. Thank you Sir, I will be getting a Marlin in 44 mag, the cowboy unlimited or the stainless round barrel. Manchester, England. UK.
valencia192 11 months ago
@eldubya2010, I think so. the Smiths seem to shoot anything from .429 - .431 just fine.
hickok45 11 months ago
hi hickok45
what do you do for barrel leading?
xtrmn8tr1 11 months ago
Another great video! Thankyou
chattahootchie 1 year ago
i have a hunting buddy thates huntes with a 7mm in his gun goes thow thos thing like you shoot at i thank it is a over kill
Archeryinbowsinfun 1 year ago
im looking to get the skinner peep sight for my 1894 44mag ad i was wondering did you use your factory front sight? im not a fan of the marlin factory sights as i too have astigmatism and it makes it extremely difficult for me to focus on the sights. any info will be greatly appreciated
02lb72500HD 1 year ago
@02lb72500HD , Yes, it aligned okay with the front sight. Apparently, the cowboy models usually work with the stock front sights. On others you might have to change the front sight out, too. Depends.
hickok45 1 year ago
Even though I have yet to handload, your descriptive insider tips were easily digested and very interesting.
machineguntongue 1 year ago
I wish i had a backyard setup like that...
Helikaon9 1 year ago
It's a really nice looking piece of hardware. Kind of a bridge from the subject, but what would you recommend as a starting handgun for a guy on a budget? You definitely know better than I do.
Jehosh27 1 year ago
I used to carry a Blackhawk convertible in 357 and a Marlin lever gun in the same to plink for fun as a really nice combination. Rossi is supposed to have a Mare's Leg in 44 mag coming out in 2011 and I may look at it. It is supposed to have 45 long colt as well. I enjoyed too many TV shows in the 1960's to not be fascinated with lever guns. I have a soft spot for Marlin rifles.
tiggerr42431 1 year ago
definitely agree on the toughness of those plate targets. even at 15 yards, I have missed quite a bit on those plates shooting stages.
jdrpepper79 1 year ago
I'll be getting the stainless steel model shortly and to prepare I think I've watched this video 20 times...
eXdXgXe4life 1 year ago
i bought this gun back in1978-79 it has the round barrel model 1894 cost $92.00
O7ROADKING 1 year ago
What is the hight of your front sight? I just got a skinner for my 1894SS and I am shooting high. Thanks.
spence0324 1 year ago
Don't fuck with this guy!
mishima1974 1 year ago
another great video fro this guy.
i love all his videos just great showing you the rifles beng used and fired
taking about ammo loads. he knows so much respect.
keep the videos coming mate.
zippy5081 1 year ago
Very good shooting. I like the mystique of lever guns since my favorite plinking rifle is a Marlin 39A and I liked it so well I eventually got a Marlin 357 magnum.
tiggerr42431 1 year ago
How much does that rifle weigh, how is the recoil as compared to a 30 30? I have a messed up neck and do a lot of hunting with pistols. I have always been curious about a .44. I had a 30 30 trapper Winchester that was a real cheek buster.
slowpokebr549 1 year ago
i watch all your videos i like your work
krazy8ification 1 year ago
why do you need glasses if you can shoot like that??? very good shooting :)
rockndroll112 1 year ago
How do you find the 300 grain bullets perform in the 1894? I've heard from numerous sources saying that the slower 1:38" twist will not properly stabilize bullets weighing over approximately 270 grains. But you seem to have no problems with them?
KingKoodles 1 year ago 4
@KingKoodles , They work fine for me.
hickok45 1 year ago
@hickok45 thats a nice gun you got there. seeing you shoot that gun make me want to shoot my grandpa's lever action, all i know about it is that its not a replica and its going to a musiem
gdonfreeman1 1 year ago
@hickok45
Sir, how bad is the kick from the .44 mag in a rifle? I have cervical spondylitis, and really can't handle the heavy stuff any more. I've never tried the .44 in a long gun, and would appreciate your thoughts as to whether it is a suitable combination for the recoil sensitive.
MSM4U2POM 6 months ago
When the wife allows... this is my next rifle. I've probably watched this video 10 times in the last month. Watched A Fist Full of Dollars and Good, Bad, and the Ugly for the nostalgia factor too. What's not to love?! Light weight, 10 +1 round capacity, fast handling, and .44 magnum that can take pretty much any animal in N.A. under 100 - 150 yards!!!! I'll probably put on the new winged skinner sight if I don't go with the XS rail sight. Great video and very informative Keep'em coming.
eXdXgXe4life 1 year ago
Looking to get one of them.thanks
truckstopcowboy 1 year ago
very nice your a crack shot!!! beautiful rifle
MrCortez0003 1 year ago
@mxrida97
4:03 something from the right enters the screen at the middle almost level with the bench top and fly towards the top centre almost at his head, looked yellow probably an insect of small bird
daviddevall 1 year ago
Nice shooting! No flinch on an empty chamber. That's great education for new shooters. I like the Marlins, I have four in Cal. .22, .25-20 Win, .35 Rem, and 45-70.
I don't have a .44 Mag rifle yet but I'll have to look into getting one. To one older gentleman from another. Nice video.
45oneshotstop 1 year ago
I like then way you talk, and explain about your guns,
and fireing them,
really cool and interesting too,
kirkconway 1 year ago
I really enjoy your videos. I adore guns; it's just a pity I can't obtain one so easily in my country (Ireland).
grahamdunne 1 year ago
nxt video--- review about nuclear boom!
KiLLeRxxBuNNy 1 year ago
your great with em ghot sights
ballennick33 1 year ago
SKINER!
austinhalo1 1 year ago
I was checking out a forum and heard that you can buy a metal follower and take out your ten round plug and get an extra rounf capacity or two. I'm not sure of the validity but it might be worth checking it out the next time you take down your gun for cleaning.
Mrpracticaltactical 1 year ago
this video was made on my birthday last year in 09 wat a surpise im 11 now did you name your self hickok45 because of james wild bill hickok he is my second favorite outlaw my first is john wesley hardin for christmas im shooting a 44 magnum revolver 45. , 9mm and 357 magnum colt python cant wait marry christmas
SuperAirsoftmarine 1 year ago
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Mr. hickok45 I like the way you explain in videos. But I have a question for you.
Some years ago I bought a Marlin 336 caliber 30-30. But now I'm looking for what is the best scope for this type of weapon.
Certainly in Mexico, this weapon was very popular during the years of revolution, and there are even some old songs on this rifle and even more amazing is that a bottle of tequila carries the name of 30-30.
rmartine01 1 year ago
Mr. hickok45 I like the way you explain in videos. But I have a question for you.
Some years ago I bought a Marlin 336 caliber 30-30. But now I'm looking for what is the best scope for this type of weapon.
Certainly in Mexico, this weapon was very popular during the years of revolution, and there are even some old songs on this rifle and even more amazing is that a bottle of tequila carries the name of 30-30.
thank you very much
rmartine01 1 year ago
You should get a HD camera. Would look much nicer, Nice rifle by the way.
Treymer0 1 year ago
hickok45 you say that you aim with your left eye, do you ever shoot lefty?
taskforce437 1 year ago
I'm trying to decide between the Marlin .357 mag/.38 and the Marlin .44mag/.44 Special lever rifle. I'd like my wife to be interested in shooting it as well. Is there a big difference in the amount of recoil between the two?
BeagleBro 1 year ago
see that´s good shooting :-)
nickthedane1 1 year ago
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Only Clint Eastwood should own this gun.
73sebrougham 1 year ago
did you replace your front sight too?
AirsoftVeteran96 1 year ago
@AirsoftVeteran96 , No, on the cowboy models, it has just required a rear sight replacement. The front sight still works fine.
hickok45 1 year ago
I wondered if the OAL of 300 grain bullets wouldn't choke those Marlins. Good to see that they dont. And I love your range.
GISELLE377 1 year ago
Pro aiming, love it.
Dr4g0nSt4nc3 1 year ago
How bout a Chapter 2 shooting both Lever and 3" Smith to show the diff when the lead hits the small swinging plates?
shootallday45 1 year ago
This is my bear gun.
MrWaffer07 1 year ago
Thanks for the informative video. I just purchased a model 1894 44 mag and will be using it deer hunting in WV starting next week. Cant wait to see how it does
fishnaked1971 1 year ago
Shot one of these in .357 they are alot of fun to shoot.
TaZ101SAGA 1 year ago
I'm planning on going into law enforcement once out of college and so I did some research and saw your videos on the glock pistols before (very excellent and informative), then I just decided to see if you had any on lever action .44s and lo and behold! I'm looking at buying my first rifle and I'm thinking of going with a lever action. So far, the Henry Big Boy has really caught my eye. Would you recommend a Marlin over a Henry? Do you know of anything negative about the Henry Big Boy?
DaveKnights66 1 year ago
@DaveKnights66 , No, I don't know anything negative about it.
hickok45 1 year ago
@hickok45 you mention your height and your long length of pull. out of interest , how tall are you ?
alcosher 1 year ago
@DaveKnights66 I just bought a Big Boy .44 magnum, it is a little heavier than the Marlin but it shoots great. .429 240 grain lead bullet is no problem for it, doesn't tumble even with max powder load. The brass did it for me & I am very happy with the rifle. :)
hogsnplanes 1 year ago
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BucketPukes1969 1 year ago
@DaveKnights66 Ive got a Henry .44 mag/spl, as great of a gun as it is, some of the things i wish i'd considered more carefully before buying it are that it's a lot heavier than most other lever guns (you really notice that you're holding the thing after a while on the range) and it's not side-fed like the marlins. To load the big boy youve got to draw out a long tubular insert and slide rounds down towards the action from the muzzle end, which is awkward the first few times around.
Helikaon9 1 year ago
Yeah, I've got one of those repeaters...y'know... In fallout new vegas :)
AndrewMarshall90 1 year ago
I have a .44 magnum Marlin, but my manual specifies hollow point ammo in the tubular magazine. I got the rifle over 25 years ago, so is that an outdated precaution? I assume it was to keep the primers from going off in the tube with regular-nosed (non-hollow point) ammunition touching end to end.
Thanks for your videos, sir. I've learned a lot.
webfox1 1 year ago