The Tactical Marlin 1895 SBL From Isla Nublar

Published on April 13, 2024
Duration: 16:19

This video showcases a custom-built Marlin 1895 SBL, themed after Jurassic Park's Isla Nublar and modified by Mad Pig Customs. The build features Midwest Industries furniture, a Wild West Guns trigger, and an 'InGen' Cerakote finish. The host discusses the tactical lever gun philosophy, Jeff Cooper's scout rifle concept, and performs ballistic tests comparing the .45-70 Government cartridge to 5.56 NATO and .308 Winchester. The video also touches on the rifle's pop culture appearances and its potential legal advantages in restrictive states.

Quick Summary

A custom Marlin 1895 SBL, built by Mad Pig Customs with an 'InGen' theme, showcases the versatility of tactical lever guns. Featuring Midwest Industries furniture and chambered in .45-70 Government, it offers significant kinetic energy and legal compliance advantages in restrictive states, while M-LOK rails allow modern accessory integration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tactical Marlin 1895 SBL
  2. 01:10The Build: Mad Pig Customs & InGen Theme
  3. 01:42Tactical Lever Gun Philosophy
  4. 02:54The Scout Rifle Concept (Jeff Cooper)
  5. 03:56Technical Build Details & Capacity
  6. 04:54Caliber Comparison: .45-70 vs 5.56/.308
  7. 06:40Practical Advantages of M-LOK
  8. 08:40Pop Culture Influence (John Wick, Jurassic World)
  9. 08:59Ballistic Testing: .45-70 Kinetic Energy
  10. 12:21Legal and Defensive Utility of Lever Guns

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the custom Marlin 1895 SBL unique?

This Marlin 1895 SBL is uniquely customized by Mad Pig Customs with an 'InGen' themed Cerakote, Midwest Industries furniture, a Wild West Guns trigger, and an 8-round stock quiver, blending tactical features with a Jurassic Park aesthetic.

How does the .45-70 Government cartridge perform compared to other calibers?

The .45-70 Government cartridge, particularly with heavy 400-grain projectiles, demonstrates significant kinetic energy transfer, outperforming intermediate cartridges like 5.56 NATO and .308 Winchester in informal impact tests on targets like milk jugs and watermelons.

What are the legal advantages of a tactical lever-action rifle like the Marlin 1895 SBL?

Lever-action rifles are often considered 'featureless' and can be legally compliant in states with strict 'assault weapon' bans, offering a powerful firearm option where semi-automatic rifles with certain features may be prohibited.

Can modern accessories be added to the Marlin 1895 SBL?

Yes, the addition of Midwest Industries M-LOK handguards allows for the easy mounting of modern accessories such as weapon lights, lasers, and optics, significantly enhancing the rifle's versatility for various tactical and hunting applications.

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