ORIGINAL: MichaelT.
In 30-30 lever action guns, the Marlin is probably the best made gun out there.
That may be; I like mine.
ORIGINAL: MichaelT.Many deer have fallen to those guns. With the new Hornady leverrevolution ammo it is a solid 150 yard gun. That is with a good scope and in steady hands.
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Heh heh - that Hornady marketing is impressive! Get a grip - the 30-30 is a solid 150 yard rifle, with just about any 150/170gr bullet it'll shoot well. I think it is a reasonable 200 yard rifle without using Hornady's new ammo.
I'm hearing the 30-30 dismissed as a kid's gun, a good starter for the novice - I think this underrates a 30-30 Marlin. I've been shooting for over 30 years, and just got a Marlin. Seems to me to be a perfectly good deer rifle, no caveat required.
It is good-looking, too.