Cerberus Capital Management. Buying up gun companies?

[grizzly340]

Just wondering if there is any truth to this.
I don't know what it who to believe anymore.

[PARA45]

Not sure if it is true or not, but I've seen that circulated before.  Makes you wonder though.

[Jlorsun]

This is false. I just talked to a Marlin rep yesterday trying to track down a .45-70 lever action. Not only are they open they are low on stock and the .45-70 specifically is flying off the shelf!

[224KING]

Yeah I figure a 45-70 is a good car thumper if you need one.

[eford]

The company that became Freedom Group bought Remington, along with other firearms manufacturers and ammunition producers. Has the quality of their products improved? I can’t say so with the exception of Barnes Bullets.
I know it is simplistic, but the bottom line of profits and projected profits don’t tell the whole story when it comes to quality and reliability.

[losttrail]

The company that became Freedom Group bought Remington, along with other firearms manufacturers and ammunition producers. Has the quality of their products improved? I can’t say so with the exception of Barnes Bullets.
I know it is simplistic, but the bottom line of profits and projected profits don’t tell the whole story when it comes to quality and reliability.

Agreed. I have two older Remington  700's, 1973 and 1997. I would not but one of the new ones.

[GrandeJuan]

I believe Progressive (Flo) is owed by Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffet). GJ

[Jlorsun]

looking at the .45-70 to carry during spring bear which is when I start scouting every year. I have had a couple situations that I didn't feel comfortable (coming across cubs & Sow) and twice in the last year have walked in bow range of 2 big bores. They are just black bears but I don't trust the draw on my .257 with a scope if a bear is coming in hot at close range.

[224KING]

looking at the .45-70 to carry during spring bear which is when I start scouting every year. I have had a couple situations that I didn't feel comfortable (coming across cubs & Sow) and twice in the last year have walked in bow range of 2 big bores. They are just black bears but I don't trust the draw on my .257 with a scope if a bear is coming in hot at close range.

You should practice a little shooting just looking down the side of the barrel at 50 feet and 25-30 feet.You'd be surprised how good you are on target at those close ranges not using your scope or sights.

[Grouchy]

looking at the .45-70 to carry during spring bear which is when I start scouting every year. I have had a couple situations that I didn't feel comfortable (coming across cubs & Sow) and twice in the last year have walked in bow range of 2 big bores. They are just black bears but I don't trust the draw on my .257 with a scope if a bear is coming in hot at close range.

I would consider a 444 or a 450 Marlin as a  great alternate chose !  Kinda tough to practice with a rifle you don't have for those of us that can't or won't read!

[Jlorsun]

I used to have a marlin .450 I loved it but didn't have a use for it when I lived in KY. I sold it and got a nice bow and still kick myself over it. Its not that I couldn't hit a bear looking down the barrel but I don't trust a bad shot with a .257 to stop a charging bear. I also have a .300 win mag but its a tank to carry when you are doing 10 miles and 2000 ft of elevation.

[224KING]

looking at the .45-70 to carry during spring bear which is when I start scouting every year. I have had a couple situations that I didn't feel comfortable (coming across cubs & Sow) and twice in the last year have walked in bow range of 2 big bores. They are just black bears but I don't trust the draw on my .257 with a scope if a bear is coming in hot at close range.

I would consider a 444 or a 450 Marlin as a  great alternate chose !  Kinda tough to practice with a rifle you don't have for those of us that can't or won't read!

He has the 257 that he could practice with.Shooting close range by looking down the side of the barrel.Evidentally when I read,I understand what I read,better than you

[Grouchy]

Yeah I figure a 45-70 is a good car thumper if you need one.

  I assumed we were on the same page. My mistake! 

[224KING]

Yeah I figure a 45-70 is a good car thumper if you need one.

  I assumed we were on the same page. My mistake!

I had no idea why he wanted a 45-70 when I posted that...turns out he wanted it for a bear thumper.Bear thumper/car thumper,what's the difference?

[danno50]

Just wondering if there is any truth to this.
I don't know what it who to believe anymore.

   That posting is about a 10 year old rumor that Marlin has debunked.