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Old 12-18-2004, 08:30 PM   #1
 
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Default best lever action 30-30

in anyones opinion what maker has the best lever action 30-30. and feel free to ellaborate
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Old 12-18-2004, 09:02 PM   #2
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Marlin, hands down.

It is stronger, smoother, side eject and IMO much better looking than the Winchester. Not that the 94 is a bad gun or anything but IMO the marlin is definetly a better gun.
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Old 12-18-2004, 09:10 PM   #3
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Default RE: best lever action 30-30

Another vote for the Marlin, the Winchester M94 can't compare to a Marlin 336.

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Annother vote for Marlin. They are just strong, sturdy, good shooting guns.
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Old 12-18-2004, 10:38 PM   #5
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MARLIN !! Good luck.
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Old 12-18-2004, 11:17 PM   #6
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Marlin 336 with out a doubt !

I have had mine for about 16 years and love it more each day
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I have both a marlin and a winchester 94 the marlin is a far nicer gun and very smooth!
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Old 12-19-2004, 12:28 AM   #8
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Does Marlin make a 24" barrel for their levers in a 30-30? I have never owned a 30-30, someday I want a good lever gun in 30-30 with a 24" tube and 7 round magizine.
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Old 12-19-2004, 05:59 AM   #9
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From a lefty point of view, model 94. Mine is a '62 model and it shoots 150g or 170g into 2-3" groups at 100 yds. with open sights. It's been good enough for the deer that I went out with and has put a lot of meat in the freezer.

The Marlins are nice looking rifles and easier to scope.
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Old 12-19-2004, 07:56 AM   #10
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Marlin is the strongest, most rugged, of lever actions. I have a Marlin 30AS and it is a heck of a sweet shooter! [8D]

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