Mojave Lever Crew - Roll Call!

[Calif Hunter]

As far as the Jeep truck goes, I'll keep my 2002 F350 Crew Cab 4x4. It goes just about everywhere, has only gotten stuck once in 17 years where I needed help to get out and has been on many hunting trips. (It only has 85K miles on it as it is not my daily driver.) Right now, it is making regular trips to the Mojave Preserve since I retired and moved to Apple Valley. Its only drawback is its width and gas mileage compared to a Jeep or Tacoma. It has long been paid off, too - a huge factor when retired!

[200Apples]

As far as the Jeep truck goes, I'll keep my 2002 F350 Crew Cab 4x4. It goes just about everywhere, has only gotten stuck once in 17 years where I needed help to get out and has been on many hunting trips. (It only has 85K miles on it as it is not my daily driver.) Right now, it is making regular trips to the Mojave Preserve since I retired and moved to Apple Valley. Its only drawback is its width and gas mileage compared to a Jeep or Tacoma. It has long been paid off, too - a huge factor when retired!

I hear that!

Now, I have a sincere question. First, though, it's been said that "4 X 4 will just get you stuck $300 farther out"... and I know that when you need torque to the front axle there's no substitute.

That said, however, and, sincerely: How many times have you had to engage the front driveline over those many years of hunting trips?

I ask because everywhere off highway I've gone I've gotten through with 2WD. Then again, I don't rock crawl or wander off with a passel of Jeeps.

[200Apples]

And please be aware that the correct reply to my query may just save me a LOT of money!

[scarville]

So how do I join? I have a few lever guns and they are the most likely to accompany me on every range trip.

Marlin 1894C (X3)
Marlin 336
Marlin 1985
Marlin 1894M
Henry Varmint Express (17HMR)
Browning Bl-22 (22 LR)
Browning BLR (308)

[200Apples]

You're in! scarville.

What're those three 1894C chambered in?

[Killer Bee]

So how do I join? I have a few lever guns and they are the most likely to accompany me on every range trip.

Marlin 1894C (X3)
Marlin 336
Marlin 1985
Marlin 1894M
Henry Varmint Express (17HMR)
Browning Bl-22 (22 LR)
Browning BLR (308)

uhm, I'll need to see the BLR, specially ifin it's a pre-81 please, thank you

[scarville]

You're in! scarville.

Thank you...

What're those three 1894C chambered in?

They are all 357 magnum.

[scarville]

uhm, I'll need to see the BLR, specially ifin it's a pre-81 please, thank you

Sorry, it is a Model 81. Not a post 95 "lighting" but the steel receiver model. I'll see if I can rustle up a picture.

[200Apples]

I've got one 1894CS357 and a 16" blued Rossi so chambered. I'd love another '94 in .357, just because.

[Beetle Bailey]

I've got:

Marlin 39a

Marlin 1894 .357 mag

Marlin 1894 .44 mag

Marlin 336 .30-30

I am no expert but will happily provide any info I can about them.

Note: New shooters LOVE the 1894 in .357, especially women!

[Calif Hunter]

I hear that!

Now, I have a sincere question. First, though, it's been said that "4 X 4 will just get you stuck $300 farther out"... and I know that when you need torque to the front axle there's no substitute.

That said, however, and, sincerely: How many times have you had to engage the front driveline over those many years of hunting trips?

I ask because everywhere off highway I've gone I've gotten through with 2WD. Then again, I don't rock crawl or wander off with a passel of Jeeps.

I often engage it when I think the ground is a bit questionable and it may not have actually been required, but I hate the thought of getting stuck and having to walk miles for help in areas with no cell phone service. There have been several times that I had to engage it to get myself unstuck, mainly due to sandy/soft soil. For mud, I engage it beforehand and try not to stop or turn my wheels sharply.

I have been thinking of selling both my car and my truck to buy something I could use as a daily driver and still tow my trailer - maybe like an F-150 or Chevy 1500.... that would get better mileage.

[wolfmann]

I got a 2wd jeep,sucks bout everywhere even in snow.
Bronco 4x4 gets me everywhere,old 88 with locking hubs.
And now a Harley Sportster dont think I will be doing much off road with it.

[200Apples]

I've got:

Marlin 39a

Marlin 1894 .357 mag

Marlin 1894 .44 mag

Marlin 336 .30-30

I am no expert but will happily provide any info I can about them.

Note: New shooters LOVE the 1894 in .357, especially women!

You know why women like ,357 from a carbine? Because while it's easy to handle, they can sense it's POWER and they LIKE IT.

Beetle, we would be most proud! to have you on the MLC Roster Of Lee-ver Ho0ligans! Most proud, indeed.



Consider yourself Crew!

[200Apples]

CalHunter, thanks for your reply on the wheeling subject. Thanks, too, Wolfmann.

I got a 2wd jeep,sucks bout everywhere even in snow.

Not telling you anything you might not already know, but an appropriate tire goes a long way in very-low-traction conditions. I don't ride on highway tires, because I also drive in the dirt.

[Killer Bee]

Killer Bee checking in for the MLC off road division

Jawbone - and surrounding OHV areas..



Gorman - oops, didn't see that one coming



San Felipe



DOHC all aluminum V6 custom heads, computer, etc. had tons of power and ran like a swiss watch

for those that don't know, takes a few ponies to throw sand off all four wheels like that

sooo, sold the amigo because it hurt Mrs. Bee's ( . )( . )

that and we now have 2 kids and the amigo was a two seater, back seat removed for fuel cell..

so I bought these instead

still working on getting them both desert ready but they will be excellent trail rigs..

no high speed whoop racing for me, too difficult to avoid beer spills

71 GMC K1500 350 / 350 / np205







71 Chevy K20 350 / 350 / np205





they like hanging out together

even my '02 c1500 gmc has 6" rcd kit, 33s and Eaton posi with 4.56 gears, does alright