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[BigRed89]

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[Rynnik]

I personally really like the design of the modern rack and pinion lever actions. Have you looked at, tried, or fired the Browning BLR or Henry Long Ranger? They are a wonderful combination of the strengths of both bolt and traditional lever actions. Unless a tubular magazine or something similar is a 'must have' I'd highly recommend checking them out.

 

[Can-down]

I like the older Marlin 30-30's best and prefer the pistol grip style over a straight wrist.
The straight wrist has the classic look but the curved pistol grip is more comfortable to shoot.

 

[BigRed89]

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[Mount Sweetness]

Buy a pre64 Winchester, you will be happy

 

[razorbeck]

Savage 99,s or BLR's are my preference but 30-30's are a under performers better with a 243 or 308

 

[phinton81]

For the money the BLR is miles ahead of anything else in and around the $1k mark in terms of quality, craftsmanship and overall function. That said, if you like something else more, we’ll thats worth something too

 

[gunrunner100]

I've had hundreds of Win 94's, both Pre and Post 64, over the years. I prefer the older, non-Remington, Marlins.

 

[jjohnwm]

Yep, older Marlins and Winchesters are great leverguns; they have the feel and the history and the style that many are seeking when they buy a lever.

But the BLR is simply a great gun...that happens to be lever-operated. As accurate as a typical bolt-gun, with modern features like a detachable box magazine for spitzers and a bolt that locks into the barrel itself, but with the speed of operation that only a lever (among manually-operated repeaters) can offer. A takedown BLR in a modern chambering is close to perfection in a pure hunting rifle for the travelling hunter.

 

[Rynnik]

I’m looking for a more traditional lever action in 30-30. Just a personal preference

I personally wouldn't look any farther than the pre-64 model 94 in your original post if that is what you are after.

 

[SuperCub]

I’m looking for a more traditional lever action in 30-30. Just a personal preference

Hard to find anything more classic than an older pre-safety Marlin 336 or pre-64 Model 94.

If I wanted a lever gun it would be either of those two choices bar none other.

 

[Jay]

This is my vintage 1974 Marlin 336 in 35Rem. I prefer the Marlins over the Winchesters because of the ease of putting a scope on them.

The Winchesters are lighter and if you shoot irons well or simply prefer irons, you might lean that way.

 

[BigRed89]

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[bud69]

When i was young i was a fan of win 94 whit open sight
But right now my eye seem to fail on me so i have a jm 336

 

[PEKS]

Henry's are worth the money

 

[GMC403]

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[DaMikey]

This is my vintage 1974 Marlin 336 in 35Rem. I prefer the Marlins over the Winchesters because of the ease of putting a scope on them.

The Winchesters are lighter and if you shoot irons well or simply prefer irons, you might lean that way.

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Or if you prefer the 35 Rem caliber over 30-30 or 32 Spcl, go Marlin

 

[freddyfour]

This is my vintage 1974 Marlin 336 in 35Rem. I prefer the Marlins over the Winchesters because of the ease of putting a scope on them.

The Winchesters are lighter and if you shoot irons well or simply prefer irons, you might lean that way.

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I'll raise you a '76 336 in 35 Rem on a quad.

 

[salarguy]

You overlooked the best. The Winnie 88. Wild Bill has a pristine version, or he did.

 

[Jay]

Or if you prefer the 35 Rem caliber over 30-30 or 32 Spcl, go Marlin

True! And yes, I prefer the 35Rem over 30-30.

I'll raise you a '76 336 in 35 Rem on a quad.

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^Beauty 1976 FreddyFour!

Cheers
Jay