Wincester or Marlin
 

Would like to get a pair of guns: 22LR and .30-.30. I'm not a millionaire and have narrowed it down to the 94 Ranger and 9422 or a pair of Marlin's I found at Wal-mart. I like the Winchesters, but the price of the 22 LR is a little high. The 30-30's are both about $300. What do you all think as far as the quality of ech brand? Thanks!

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In my opininion the marlins are probably better guns (easier to scope), But I love the winchester. accuracy is the same. Other than the scope issue it comes down to your personal choice. Money looks etc.
Give me a winchester any day of the week !

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Unless you just want a matched pair I'd suggest
the Henry 22lr. It's a very good rifle and mounting
a scope is no problem. The H001 is right at $200.00.
Again, very good rifle.
I've also got the Win 30-30. Despite the angle eject
issue I have a 4x scope mounted over the receiver no
problem.

PKnTX

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I'm a big Winchester fan but on this score I'd get the Marlin.

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my henry was a 22 crusher. sent it back for repair twice then i sold it.

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MARLIN!!!

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My personal choice is Marlin...but regardless of which company, if you want to save some money, consider buying a used rifle. Millions of these rifles have been manufactured in the last 100+ years, and many, many of them are available online or at a local gun or pawn shop.

True, some of them can be pretty beat up, but there are still plenty of nice examples floating around.

Here in the DFW area, you can pay as little as $175 for a nice used Marlin...with a scope.

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i have marlin 30-30 and marlin 22mag and marlin 22lr al are great guns, and both came from wallyworld

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i have a marlin that about 70 years old and it still doesnt let me down.

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Wow, this debate is probably 100 years old! ;)

I would go with Marlin. Their 30-30's are stronger and easier to scope (I ought to know, I got one!). But, Winchesters have the legendary "vibe" factor going for them and the more smoother handling.

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Marlin!! Good luck.

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Marlin!

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I can't speak for the .22, but I would go with the Marlin .30-30. I have had one for about 18 years. It is one of my favorite guns to shoot.

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Marlin!

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Go with the Marlin, hands down. It has numerous advantages over the Winchester. Most notable being a SAFETY! Which for some odd reason, the Winchester lacks. You get someone in the field whohas cold, small, or weakfingerswith a cocked 30-30 and no safety, you're just asking for trouble when they put the hammer down. Secondly, the Marlin has side ejection, versus the Winchesters top. I'd actually been smacked by a Winchester top flying shell, never with a Marlin though. And this is personal preference, but I think the Marlin just looks nicer. This is a moot point though.

If I was you, I'd go with the Marlin. If you plan on letting kids use this now or someday in the future, you'll be glad you picked the Marlin. I've seen people's fingers slip off the hammer time and again when decocking the gun. Go with the gun that has a safety.

RE: Wincester or Marlin
 

Having owned both I would say Marlin hands down.

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I bought the 30-30 Marlin at Walmart. Super shot groups. Killed a buck last year .Died on impact of the round. Sweetest gun I own. I have a 9x scope on it. Groups at 50 yds arein a half dollar. Good enough for me.
Chuck

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i own a 30-30 in a marlinand i love that gun i will pass that gun on to my kids when i have them,i have had that gun since i was 8 now i'm 15 and the gun is as accurate as it was out of the box!!!!!!

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the only real problem i have had with it is when you need to reload load a nother bullet in the chamber that lever is kinda hard to turn but nothing a lil oil will fix;)

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No contest, Marlin!!!

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No Contest..... Marlin!!!

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Henry makes great .22's

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I want to purchase a used marlin 30 30. Sounds like a fun gun to shoot, what price range should I look at for one in good shape?

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for the .30 .30 Marlin is the only way to go