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Hey guys Ive really been wanting a Marlin Lever action rifle, but I'm really not very familiar with most of the calibers that they offer.
I really just want a lever action that I can either throw a low magnification fixed power scope on or just leave open sights, and take hunting the odd time (deer and depending on size of bullet MAYBE moose or elk) but defiantly wouldn't be my go to hunting rifle something more just for fun.

So what do you guys think I should get?
 
Riffer said:
Hey guys Ive really been wanting a Marlin Lever action rifle, but I'm really not very familiar with most of the calibers that they offer.
I really just want a lever action that I can either throw a low magnification fixed power scope on or just leave open sights, and take hunting the odd time (deer and depending on size of bullet MAYBE moose or elk) but defiantly wouldn't be my go to hunting rifle something more just for fun.

So what do you guys think I should get?
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30-30 has been taking game for a long time!
 
I met a yank hunter who used marlin's 308 and he loved it, I saw him shooting it and the group was about 1" at 100 yards. The accuracy is good and the caliber packs a big enough punch for moose, deer, and elk depending on bullet type and range.
 
.30-30, it's passed the test of time. Been here for over a hundred years and is still one of the most popular cartridges around, will knock down anything you need to. Plus just about anywhere that has ammo, will have .30-30
 
Until you've shot the 1895 in 45-70, you'll be saqtisfied with lesser levers. If the 30-30 has passed the test of time, the 45-70 has passed the 30-30 in passing the test of time. ;) And with the new leverevolution ammo - - - - - try one! You won't be disappointed.
 
Edward Teach said:
There! See? Someone else is confused by the proximity of the "Hunting and Sporting Arms" and "Hunting and Sporting Shotguns" sections!
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it confuses the hell out of me too man.

Preacher said:
Until you've shot the 1895 in 45-70, you'll be saqtisfied with lesser levers. If the 30-30 has passed the test of time, the 45-70 has passed the 30-30 in passing the test of time. ;) And with the new leverevolution ammo - - - - - try one! You won't be disappointed.
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too true! i love the 30-30, but once knew what it felt like to load such a large round into a levergun i was hooked! mind you 30-30 can be had for $18 a box where as 45/70 is closer to $50... reload reload reload!
 
Riffer said:
thanks for the replies, any of you guys know much about the new marlin 308 and 338 rounds?
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They look promising on paper. In reality ammo might be hard to come by and expensive. There was talk of componets for reloading by not much selection.

My vote would be for 30/30.
 
For a fun lever gun, that I occasionally use d for hunting, I'd get one chambered in a pistol cartridge, like .44 Magnum or 45 COlt.

30-30's are fine, but kinda boring. 45/70's are also boring but they have decent power if you handload.
 
Riffer said:
Hey guys Ive really been wanting a Marlin Lever action rifle, but I'm really not very familiar with most of the calibers that they offer.
I really just want a lever action that I can either throw a low magnification fixed power scope on or just leave open sights, and take hunting the odd time (deer and depending on size of bullet MAYBE moose or elk) but defiantly wouldn't be my go to hunting rifle something more just for fun.

So what do you guys think I should get?
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Marlin is a lever action that lends itself well to mounting a scope if that a feature you want. The 30-30 has been mentioned as a possible caliber but if, as you've mentioned, you may use it on some of our bigger game, I'd opt for caliber with a little more stomp. 35 Rem, 444 or 45-70 would be my choice and with lighter cast bullet loads they'd also fill the bill of "something more just for fun" type shooting. Top to bottem, mine lever guns are;
  • Winchester model 71 deluxe, in 348 WCF
  • Marlin 1895GS, in 45-70
  • Marlin 444S, in 444 Marlin
  • Marlin 1894, in 44-40
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To use hunting but more for load testing and to compensate for eyesight that isn't quite as sharp as it once was, I've mounted low power variable scopes. I used Weaver pivot mounts which allows quick access to the open sights, if and when the need should arise.

Another 'interesting' possible rifle option or choice is something I recently noticed in the May/June issue of Petersen's Hunting, page 101. Big Horn Armory Model 89 Rifle, chambered in 500 S&W. Check out their website, http://bighornarmory.com. I think I may 'need' one.
 
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