Jimmy Reb, SASS #54804

I have been using my IAC for years. It is bone stock. Broke a pin on the lever once. At the Maine state, on the last shot of the last stage. Pin replaced. has been working fine ever since.

The stock fit does make a difference. I have a 45/ 70 load I like. Speer 400 gr flat point pushed by 52 grs 3031. I have 2 Marlin 1895's. 1 pistol grip and 1 straight stock. The felt recoil is very different between the 2. There Used to be a cowboy shooter there in new england, alias, Vittles. He also liked to shoot rifles with heavy recoil. He used to shoot a 458 Lott. If his neck wasn't all bloodshot he thought something was wrong. Me, I don't want anything bigger than 45/70. properly loaded and proper bullet placement it should be good for anything here in the lower 48. i

maybe I will be able to meet you at HOW now that I moved from Maine to Wyoming

JM Marlin 1894

I was only referring to the caliber. ruger pistols with 45acp cyl ect.

B-Western ANY SASS legal ammunition may be used. Shooters handbook page 8

I have an IAC I use for my main match gun. It is all stock. It is fun. Good thing I'm not fast.

I don't know if this helps but I went and got mine out of the safe. It has the same rear sight, the same ramrod, and the same cartouche (except mine is 1892). Mine does not have a hooded ft sight. The Serial # is 5581xx. the serial # is just behind the trap door and cannot be read without opening. I don't believe it has been modified as it has been family owned for generations. I got it from my wifes Grandfather.

have you checked with Taz?