Marlin 30AS JM Stamped .30-30 Review & Shoot

This review of the Marlin Model 94 Cowboy Limited in .357 Magnum highlights its classic lever-action design and the desirability of 'JM' stamped models. Hickok45 demonstrates its capacity, accuracy with both .357 Magnum and .38 Special, and compares its design to Winchester. He praises the rifle's balance and the effectiveness of aftermarket Skinner sights, while also noting the historical quality control issues with later Marlin production.

This review of the Marlin 336TDL Texan Deluxe in .30-30 Winchester highlights its classic design and features, including gold accents and a straight walnut stock. While modern production quality is compared to vintage 'JM' stamped models, this TDL shows good fit and finish. The .30-30 cartridge is praised for its effectiveness in typical deer hunting scenarios.

This video features a Navy SEAL reviewing the Marlin 1894 rifle for home defense. The review covers the history of the Marlin 1894 and its potential as a home defense firearm. The description also heavily promotes the USCCA (U.S. Concealed Carry Association), highlighting their role in providing education, training, and self-defense liability insurance to responsible gun owners, with links to member stories and their mission.

The Marlin 1894 Dark Series in .357 Magnum offers a tactical aesthetic with modern features. It boasts a 9+1 capacity and is well-suited for the Vortex Spitfire 1x Prism optic, which remains usable even without battery power. The rifle's lever action is praised for its reliability, ease of use, and historical appeal, making it a fun and functional firearm.

This review covers the Marlin JM Model 1895 Cowboy in .45-70 Government, highlighting its classic lever-action design and powerful performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its impressive 9+1 capacity and effectiveness on various targets, from steel silhouettes to reactive items like watermelons. The video also touches on the historical significance of the .45-70 cartridge and the value of finding original 'JM' stamped Marlins.

The Marlin 336W in 30-30 is a classic lever-action rifle offering good value, especially for hunters. It features a solid-top receiver for optics, a 6+1 tube magazine, and a walnut stock. While accurate, potential buyers should be aware of possible quality control variations since the Remington acquisition and the need for specific bullet types due to the tube magazine.

This video compares the terminal performance of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The test demonstrates a significant increase in destructive power from .22LR up to .45 ACP, with the larger calibers causing more explosive expansion and fragmentation. Specific hollow-point ammunition from Speer, Aguila, and Underwood was used, highlighting the importance of bullet construction for terminal ballistics.

Buckeye Ballistics conducted a comparative test of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating significant firearm and ballistics knowledge, emphasized extreme safety precautions due to ricochet risks. The test revealed that while larger calibers showed more damage, none could fully penetrate the concrete block's second wall, suggesting limitations for self-defense scenarios against hardened barriers.

This Taurus TX22 review details its performance with various .22 LR ammunition. While initially reliable with CCI Mini-Mags and cycling standard velocity rounds well, it encountered malfunctions with sub-sonic and high-velocity loads. A catastrophic failure occurred due to a squib load followed by a second shot, resulting in a bulged barrel and damaged magazine.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR rimfire cartridges using cantaloupes as targets. The .22LR showed a clean pass-through with minor damage, the .22WMR caused an explosive front-face disintegration, and the .17HMR, despite its speed, disintegrated internally with no exit. The test highlights how different rimfire rounds perform on soft tissue simulants.