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The longer butt stock that allows you to shoulder the "mare's leg" makes a huge difference in the accuracy dept. IMHO. If someone wants to try before you buy drop me a PM. Honestly the extra 5.5 inches is a worthy trade-off to me.
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A "mare's leg" is a shortened lever-action gun with a short barrel and a short (not shoulder friendly) butt stock. That is what I bought when I bought my Rossi.
The sights on the Rossi were not very functional so most people have replaced them in some way.
But it seems to me that when you add a longer butt stock you now have just a short barrelled rifle (or carbine) and not a mare's leg at all.
I will be hunting with a "mare's leg" this fall.
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07-31-2012, 12:07 AM
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Strapped on the quad ... rippin though the skeg ???
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Now why would you say something so stupid? Has nothing to do with the subject we are talking about.
The longer butt stock that allows you to shoulder the "mare's leg"
Your firearm may be much more accurate now. But my point is, it is no longer a "mare's leg".
I reckon if one had a real desire for a carbine in .44 mag. with a really short barrel they would have been frustrated with canada's gun laws which prevented them from making one. So when the ranch hand came along they had the opportunity to legally create their short barrelled carbine. Good for you.
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I am not stuck on a name...whether it is or isn't a "mare's leg" makes 0 difference to me.
Packability, accuracy , shootability, and functionality trump "image".
I think that accurate range is limited due to the way you must shoot a "mare's leg"....heck I think I can shoot a true handgun better with 2 hands than I can a "mare's leg"....but now that I can shoulder it. It makes all the difference.
Maybe I just need more practice. I am interested in knowing @ what distance I could hit a 6 inch pie plate @ 5 out of 5 times....that will be my comfortable distance.
It is still smaller, quieter, and lighter than a shotgun I would normally use for this purpose I bought it for.
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The butt stock I ordered from Boyd's did not need to have the screw hole repositioned. I had to lengthen the channels that the rear receiver metal fit into (used a dremel tool). I had to sand down the wrist of the stock a fair bit to match the profile of the metal.
I lucked out on the stain, went to the local hardware store and did a match no mixing needed bought off the shelf. I sponged it in and took a clean sponge to rub/absorb the excess and it came out really close. I have a lot of stain left, depending where you are I can get some to you.
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I just briefly looked at the fit and it appeared as though some time would need to be spent in the wrist area. I live an hour south of you by the looks of things. 
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I had an opportunity to shoot a Henry Mare's Leg today in .45LC. Ok, I can see the point. Compact packing, where a handgun wouldn't be legal, but still a compact defensive firearm for a bow hunter. See, I can be swayed with the right information. This thing would definetely give me more ease of mind than a spray can. I was truly amazed as to how fast and comfortably I could cycle the rounds. Mind you, Henries are smooth, don't know that Rossie's would be likewise. As it if were for protection, which is all that I can think of, reliability and smooth cycling would be primary. Still though, my full sized. 444 comes with much more authority. I did like it though. So, Lefty, bring that Ranch Hand, I'll bring the Marlin, let's put 'em both to task and see what comes of it. 
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I think the Henry ones are smoother and prettier....they are also a couple hundred more and a touch heavier.... But the higher quality shows!
There are some ways to get the Rossi to cycle smoother....I think repeated use is one of them.
The 45LC was going to be my next choice if I couldnt find the 44 mag I picked up.
If I can make it to the DV get together I will tuck the Rossi in my pocket
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Sounds like a plan. Let me know otherwise I won't bother bringing the triple 4.
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I've been looking at these in 45 Colt for a while now I have absolutely no interest in them as a Mare's Leg though.
As far as I am concerned a Mare's Leg is a almost useless gimick but with a standard butt stock it would make a fantastic short backwoods carry gun I would load it up with my Beartooth 345gr WLNGC's.
Only reason I do not have one yet is they do not come in stainless steel.
Was also just thinking if it is not to short I could possibly set up the Mare's Leg butt stock for my 5 year old son to try out I'd load him up with my 200gr RNFP cast cowboy loads.
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I have absolutely no interest in them as a Mare's Leg though.
As far as I am concerned a Mare's Leg is a almost useless gimick but with a standard butt stock it would make a fantastic short backwoods carry gun
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I agree fully, after owning mine for a short time....I realized I was either going to make some mods or I was going to sell it.
The mods I picked up for it only add an additional 5.5 inches to the total length but the gains in accuracy and handling far outweigh the extra length and the slight weight difference.
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Nice! I didn't know they carried something like that for these.
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I have a lot of stain left, depending where you are I can get some to you
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im gonna take you up on this shortly....just ordered a stock.
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im gonna take you up on this shortly....just ordered a stock.
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Sounds good. Are you going to the shooting event next weekend in Drayton Valley?.....I am going to do my best to be there, I could bring it with me.
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As far as I am concerned a Mare's Leg is a almost useless gimick |
I've heard several people say this and I guess it all depends on what you expect out of it. I bought mine to serve as an easily concealable backpack gun that would do for bear protection in the back country. To me, it is the perfect choice with absolutely nothing gimmicky about it.
I finally got the new sights on mine and got out to shoot it today. I figure this three shot group off hand at 25 yards will do just nicely. I think people are expecting something out of this rifle that it was never designed for if they figure it's gimmicky. I'll take a Marlin Guide Gun if I want a full sized lever but this little gun does just nicely in the pack or under my pillow at night in the backcountry.
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i ordered that sight combo today....looks like it will be worth it.
man...20 bucks to ship to canada from steves....id advise anyone ordering in the future to consult canadian gun nutz...there is an ongoing thread over there with info on changing the ranch hand sights...including williams part numbers to order sights from Brownells for half the price.
i of course saw that after ordering from steves lol.
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Has anyone here ordered these through Brownells yet?? How'd that turn out?? Sorry, I'm not on CGN.
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Do a whole review/write up with all your mods & addons !
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I know this is a thread necro, what sights are those and where do you get them?
I just filed my original rear sight after putting the full butt stock on.
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Ordered them from here....
http://stevesgunz.com/
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You should get the tool kit and video , there is a lot of info in it to do about 6 different thing to make it work better.
I pot a green dot laser site on mine and shoot from the hip, no aiming.
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For a bit extra $ this is well worth the wait, Quinn made me one and I love it, check out his work...he even makes left side quick draw holsters...
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...ighlight=rossi
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That is a great looking build you did on this one 
Only problem is now I want one....... 
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Lefty's ranch hand carbine
Heya Lefty-Canuck and all else interested. This is sn old thread but I wanna hear from LC on this. Do you still have it? How's it working for you these days?
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Yes I still have it, haven't used it much lately but it still works great.
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Excellent. I might just have to pick one up. Thanks Lefty.
They say imitation is the highest form of praise.
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Excellent. I might just have to pick one up. Thanks Lefty.
They say imitation is the highest form of praise.
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I posted about this because I talked to quite a few owners who had similar issues, glad to help!
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Yes I still have it, haven't used it much lately but it still works great.
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My father inlaw has one.....he packs it with him when he hunts early season elk in the mountains with his bow.....he calls it,"his Bear Spray". 
I think the model with the case colored action and a custom exhibition walnut stock would be Sick!....ive thought about getting it done,but cheaped out 
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Is there someplace in Canada that I can get the sights? I picked up a butt stock and with a bit of sanding to make it fit it will be good.
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I can't help thinking that given the short distance between sights, a red dot would be a great accurizing feature?
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Good luck Duffy
Hope to see you out sheep hunting in a couple days
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