VT_Hunter1980

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.

sam 444

All three of the cartridges are great. I have used the 444 for more than 30 years with great sucess.

Mike from Texas

I'd have to go with the 444.

bigbulls

My choice is also the .444 Marlin. Awesome round and certainly more than capeable of killing the largest moose well beyond 100 yards.

Mr. Zesterhouse

browning BLR in 30 calibre

bigbulls

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.

bigiron

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

ray1301

What about a 45/70? All the calibers listed would be really great big bore calibers.

ray1301

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.

tykempster

45-70 could be handloaded hotter than the others I'm guessing.