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Old 01-25-2006, 11:50 AM   #1
 
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I know I want a big bore levergun, and I can only afford one, but I just can't decide what. The marlin 1895, Marlin 444, and '92 Puma in .454 are the three I have it narrowed down to. But which one? This will be a close range brush gun to take deer, black bear, and hopefully moose up to 100 yards.
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Old 01-25-2006, 05:35 PM   #2
 
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All three of the cartridges are great. I have used the 444 for more than 30 years with great sucess.
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I'd have to go with the 444.
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Old 01-25-2006, 07:21 PM   #4
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My choice is also the .444 Marlin. Awesome round and certainly more than capeable of killing the largest moose well beyond 100 yards.
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browning BLR in 30 calibre
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Old 01-25-2006, 07:31 PM   #6
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Browning BLR in 30 caliber???????????

Not trying to be a smart a$$ but.............................

Aside from him not even asking about a BLR in his question the BLR is chambered in numerous 30 caliber cartridges. Such as the .308, 30-06, 300 WSM, and 300 Winchester mag.


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Old 01-25-2006, 07:53 PM   #7
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browning BLR in 30 calibre
he said bigbore caliber. Why does everybody always throw something like that in he asked which of the 3 on the list. I like the 444 also my dad has oneuses it alotwhen we do deer drive in the thickets its a hammer its pretty accurate at 100 yards I was impressed
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Old 01-26-2006, 06:55 AM   #8
 
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What about a 45/70? All the calibers listed would be really great big bore calibers.
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Outta of the three listed I would go with the .444 Marlin. I have shot them and they are really good hog guns for up close.
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45-70 could be handloaded hotter than the others I'm guessing.
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