Need Help On A Lever Gun
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I'm shooting a lever action rifle and I'm loving it. Marlin has many good rifles to choose from, I'm shooting the marlin 1895GS 45-70 it's stainless steel with a walnut stock, this thing kick like a mule, mind you I'm 6'2" and 228 lbs and I still feel it, be aware of what caliber rifle you choice to buy. As mentioned in an earlier post the 30-30 is a good choice. Have a look at the marlin 308 MX or 338 MX.
here is a link to the Marlin web site. http//www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/bigbore/1895GS.asp
You should reconsider having a plastic stock on a lever action rifle it will cost you more to purchase the rifle then purchase the plastic stock then you'll have to install it, the wooden stocks have character, meaning each rifle is unique as the shooter is.
But to each his own.
good luck
here is a link to the Marlin web site. http//www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/bigbore/1895GS.asp
You should reconsider having a plastic stock on a lever action rifle it will cost you more to purchase the rifle then purchase the plastic stock then you'll have to install it, the wooden stocks have character, meaning each rifle is unique as the shooter is.
But to each his own.
good luck
If you like plastic then go for it. It's your gun. One thing I can't stand is the guy that thinks what he like's is best and if you don't agree I am going to campaign against you and make fun of you 'til you agree with me. What the hell does abortion have to do with it?
That said I would agree with many of the other posters that the Marlin 336 deserves serious consideration and my next suggestion is to stick with a common caliber. The glory is that there are so many options though. Half the fun is dreaming about the next purchase. What ever you decide, as long as your happy with it, who cares! Good luck!
That said I would agree with many of the other posters that the Marlin 336 deserves serious consideration and my next suggestion is to stick with a common caliber. The glory is that there are so many options though. Half the fun is dreaming about the next purchase. What ever you decide, as long as your happy with it, who cares! Good luck!
I had the Marlin 336 in 30-30. Very nice rifle. I liked it a lot and love the action; dead simple, easy to pull apart and clean and strong like bull. But then I ran across a 1902 DOM Savage 1899C (half round/half octagon barrel) in 30-30. And the rest is history. Beautiful sweet rifle. And with the rotary magazine I'm not limited to flat nose bullets.
Sold the Marlin cuz I don't need two 30-30's. But still like the simplicity of the Marlin action.
Not a fan of the Win 94 though ( sorry guys) but I just like the lines of the Savage and the mechanics of the Marlin better.
Sold the Marlin cuz I don't need two 30-30's. But still like the simplicity of the Marlin action.
Not a fan of the Win 94 though ( sorry guys) but I just like the lines of the Savage and the mechanics of the Marlin better.
This man says it right.
Jesus guys, the amount of fudd I saw in this thread is worse than the cheap "i should have been aborted" joke. You guys are sad.
"duur huur it's a lever it can't have a plastic stock 'cause plastic is ugly and blasphemy"
Gimme a damn break, it's a firearm, no a holy relic. Wake up fellas. Wood is nice, it's traditional, feels good, looks good, but plastic is tough, light, weather resistant, won't warp crack or anything. That in itself makes it great on ANY gun.
And superior to wood in every respect. However you still won't find a synthetic stock on any new lever action rifle.
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If God had meant for lever guns to have plastic stocks, he'd have made plastic trees.
Edward Teach
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Yeah that's right...and don't stop hitting your head until you've cured yourself of this cockamamie idea of putting a plastic stock on a lever!
I'm very happy with my Marlin 336C with Ramline Synthetic Stock and 4x Bushnell. I'm even thinking of putting on a 3-9x scope. I recently added a 3 point Specter Gear sling that used to be on my M-14.
I've been tempted to bring out the Krylon paint as well...
I've been tempted to bring out the Krylon paint as well...
'cept looks. Personally, I appreciate the weight of the wood also. Maybe it's because I shoot a lot of hard kicking calibers, but I like a heavy stock for balance as well.
Except looks, you are correct. Although I did once see a company in the US that was treating synthetic stocks with some form of resin that created beautiful grain in various colours to simulate several species. As best as I remember it was still very plasticy looking with a very high luster and as I read was very slippery. And I believe the X-tra wood Beretta offers is a similar deal. But still it is not the real thing.
Personnaly I prefer wood on my lever, but another option that has yet to be mentioned is a laminated stock. Looks more traditional compared to plastic, but still gives you the all weather protection....just another option for you.
