Our second part look at what is easily the best out-of-the-box lever action rifle available today, the Marlin SBL 45-70, with a look at other rifles in that caliber, including the Henry.
Ruger did a fantastic job with the 1895 SBL. They preserved the character and essence of the historic Marlin brand and took the manufacturing quality to a level not seen before in these rifles. The metal work inside and out is amazing and with Ruger's manufacturing capabilities they will produce that high quality consistently, and consistency is where both JM and then Remington had problems. Remington had to deal with deliberate subterfuge and sabotage as well. Regardless, from the ashes has arisen a Phoenix, the new SBL, as hopefully the first of many iconic Marlins, and it is amazing. And yes I have JMs, Remingtons (including a SBL) and the new Ruger produced Marlin SBL.
Winchester in modern Miroku Japan factory is still cranking out 45-90 in their excellent 1886 levergun. Basically everything we know about the 45-70 plus 250 fps.
I had a Remington made 1895sbl and loved it. But I think I’ll definitely be getting one of these new ruger made one and will hold onto it forever. It looks to be a much better made rifle
Not all that glitters is gold!! But I do understand you admiring the Ruger made one. The Ruger made one is near twice the price and I do not believe it is worth it.
He didn't say much about the Henry alternative. I thought he would go into some kind of comparison review. And the Winchester offering from Miroku was not mentioned (see other comments on this too).
There is a reason supply and demand they don't have enough supply for the demand ive been waiting since 2019 for mine finally got one but it was more money then originally quoted but worth it
in France they are 2200$ everywhere... If you can find one... So hard to find Marlin's here, I bought a 10 years old 1895 for 1250$, very happy with it.
I'm blessed, walked into a small Gunshop trying to find various ammo! Looked up and a Marlin Ruger SBL 45-70 Staring down at me! Purchased for 1399! It was there one day, lucky me!
A Ruger made Marlin, much better than those made in foreign countries, simply because they are made in USA. I wish they would make one in 45/90, and 50/110.
Ruger when are you going to start producing the various models? All we hear about is the 1895 SBL and all the hoopla over it. Ruger doesn’t make Marlins as well as Remington did. Remington had to convert everything from antiquated machinery onto CNC machines. When Remington had all that together they made the best Marlins ever made. Compare the Remington made 1895 SBL to the Ruger made one and you will know what I mean. Shooting is believing!!
I purchased a new RM 1895ss in 2014 for $600.00. The fit, finish, accuracy is excellent. I hope the new Ruger Marlins are twice as good, you're paying for it.
Absolutely incorrect. Ruger improved the manufacturing of the Marlin line more than Remington ever did. There are videos on RU-vid that show them being made by Ruger and the improvements they made. The tolerances are so uniform that you can assemble the gun at the end of the manufacturing process instead of gunsmithing each one together.
