Hickok45 Shoots Marlin 95 Cowboy Limited & Ruger GP100 in .45-70 & .357 Magnum

Shooting the Ruger GP100

• 🎯 The Ruger GP100 in .357 Magnum, a 3-inch model, is highlighted as a firearm that has been neglected and is now being fired after years.
• 💥 New grips have been added to the GP100, improving feel and aesthetics over the original Ruger grips.
• 💨 The discussion touches on shooting .38 Special rounds in a .357 Magnum firearm, noting that while possible, it can lead to sticky chambers if not cleaned, especially after many special rounds are fired.

Safety and Shooting Practices

• 🌳 A common misconception is addressed: the idea that shooting randomly in a forest is dangerous and could hit unintended targets.
• 🎯 The speaker emphasizes that when shooting at a specific target like a gong or plate, misses are generally only inches off, not feet, and safety protocols like knowing what's behind the target are crucial.
• 🚗 Demonstrations include shooting through a car and at targets beyond it to illustrate that lead splatter is generally contained and does not pose a risk to nearby objects like vehicles.

The Marlin 95 Cowboy Limited

• 🤠 The Marlin JM Model 95 Cowboy Limited in .45-70 is introduced as a rifle that looks similar to pistol-caliber Marlins but is a larger caliber.
• 💥 This rifle is noted for being lighter than an 1886 Winchester, making it handier, though it has more recoil than some larger-caliber rifles.
• 🎯 The octagonal barrel is praised for its classic aesthetic, and the rifle is described as a keeper.

Ammunition and Bear Defense

• 🐻 Heavy, hard-cast bullets like 180-grain Buffalo Bore are discussed for their penetration capabilities, suitable for dangerous game defense.
• 💥 The difference between hunting dangerous game and carrying a firearm for personal defense against a potential attack is clarified.

Life Advice and Consequences

• 💡 A segment offers advice to young people about personal responsibility, emphasizing that as adults, no one is coming to save them from their mistakes or inaction.
• ⚖️ The concept of facing a banquet of consequences for both actions and inactions is highlighted as a fundamental truth of life.
• 🤔 Viewers are encouraged to consider what they are not doing that they should be doing to avoid future negative consequences.