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GENERAL => General Firearms Discussion => Topic started by: CanuckZ on August 13, 2005, 02:05:17 PM

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: CanuckZ on August 13, 2005, 02:05:17 PM

Anyone have one?  What are they like?  What are they worth?  What kind of accessories do you have for them?  I am thinking about getting one.

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: jwc007 on August 14, 2005, 09:27:38 AM

I have the 9mm version of the Camp Carbine and am planning on mounting a 2.5x Scope on it.  The Camp Carbines use Scope Mounts for the Marlin 336.  I have a Redfield Scope Mount that I am planning to use on it.

I have heard good things about the .45 Caliber version and they use 1911 magazines.  One of my shooting buddies uses Wilson 10 rounders in his, with no problems.

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: weemsf on August 16, 2005, 05:35:42 PM

I have the 45 Camp Rifle.  It is sporting a Millet Red Dot Multi-reticle.  I also changed the springs and put Wolff recoil springs in it.  It tamed it just a bit and allows me to shoot some heavier loads.  Great rifle.

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: CanuckZ on August 17, 2005, 05:35:13 AM

Unfortunately I talked about it and the one I was thinking about got sold.  It had a red dot sight on it.  Crap.

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: weemsf on August 17, 2005, 06:48:47 AM

Sorry you missed out.  The velocity on the 45ACP really steps up in that long barrel.  It is a relaoders dream.  Changing to a slightly slower powder to burn longer and get more velocity.

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: jwc007 on August 17, 2005, 12:55:56 PM

Sorry you missed out on that .45 Camp Carbine, but as Marlin made a lot of them, I think you'll find another one!  The only reason I don't have a .45 Camp is because I already have a very nice Mark 45 Carbine (semi-auto M1 Thompson lookalike).  Shop for a Camp Carbine in very good to excellent condition, only!  I've seen a few that were not treated well, but the owners of the .45 versions seem to be more respectfull of theirs than the 9mm owners.  Just a trend I've noticed.

Weemsf is correct that there are velocity gains to be had from handloading for one.  +P loadings with fast powder often yield an additional 250 to 300 fps over a standard 5 inch pistol barrel.  +P loads with slower burning powders such as HS6/W540 or Blue Dot often yield an additional 400 fps over a 5 inch barrel.  Some times more.  The Marlin Barrel may be even tighter than that of my Mark 45 Carbine and yield even higher velocities.  Hope you find a Nice One!

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: CanuckZ on August 17, 2005, 01:34:00 PM

Given the loss, I'm now thinking of going this way to add to my Norinco .45.  Any experience with these?

(http://www.freedomventures.ca/images/Mechtrech/rightsidewholegun2.JPG)

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: verbaltharhino on August 17, 2005, 02:52:06 PM

No experience, but it looks freakin' rad!!

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: CanuckZ on August 17, 2005, 03:03:00 PM

Mech-Tech Carbine Conversion Units

www.mechtechsys.com/ (http://www.mechtechsys.com/)

(http://www.mechtechsys.com/images/ccu_bear_hunter_2.jpg)

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: jwc007 on August 17, 2005, 03:16:58 PM

Have not heard any complaints about them and the one's I've seen appear to be well made.  I've thought about one of these for myself and would probably build up a separate 1911 frame for it.  No experiance owning one, as yet, but I say "Go For It"!

Title: Marlin Camp Carbine .45
Post by: BRASMAN on August 29, 2005, 11:33:29 AM

That set up would be cool in .45super without the stock and the maximum leangth pistol barrel. I still like it how it is though.