Marlin 1894, 38 Spec. , CBC

[Ben]

My Grandson, Trevor shooting the 1894 today.

Ben

8 rounds ,
We live in a day now that is dominated by optics.
However, I want Trevor to master metallic sights also.

 

[Bill]

He's done.

Bill

 

[Trapperscott]

He’s learning the right way for sure. That is one beautiful rifle.

 

[gman]

Ben,
You are the best grandfather!

 

[462]

More excellent shooting from Trevor.
A .38 Special rifle is a lot of fun, and is an all-day shooter.

 

[Ben]

To be only 10 yrs. old, He isn't too bad....................

Ben

 

[Ben]

My grandson was shooting this Accurate , 125 gr. bullet today sized .357" with 4.0 grains of R-Dot in 38 Special brass .

 

[Ben]

A lot of people think that this rifle is a 357 Magnum.
But, it isn't ...................

 

[CZ93X62]

4.0 x Red Dot is a healthy 38 Special load. Mighty fine shooting by that young man!

 

[Ian]

A .38-only carbine was a splendid idea, looks like they got it right. Ten-year-old eyes, some good coaching, a good handloader, and a good mould sealed the deal!

 

[Ben]

I'll just turn this into " Brag on My Grandson Day".

I have given him my Howa , .308 Win., Sporter rifle that I built years ago.
Pillar bedded, free floated, laminted stock. It is a track driver.

At the range yesterday, he fired 11 times at 40 yards. Not bad...........

 

[Bill]

Was he aiming at that black dot?

Bill

 

[Ben]

The boy can shoot, can't he ? ? ?

Ben

 

[KeithB]

Yes he can. Good for him!

I've always liked the more natural (not colored) laminated stocks, that's a pretty rifle.

 

[CZ93X62]

He most assuredly CAN SHOOT.

 

[JSH]

Ben, have 38/357 myself. I ran 38’s through it for a while. Made a mess. All it sees now is 357 brass.
May be over kill but the son and I squirrel hunted with it a fair bit. Use the little lee truncated cone, runs like greased lightening.
It has also been put into service on larger critters. A 180 WFN and a dose of lil gun took several deer over the years.

Imho these are about the perfect packing rifle. Missed one that had been rebarreled with an octagon 16 1/4” by about 10 minutes.

 

[Ben]

Handy little rifles, I'm fortunate to have this one.

Ben