Best Lever Action Rifle?
12-26-2012, 04:53 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: HQ- Jacksonville, FL
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Best Lever Action Rifle?
So out of no where I have this urge to buy a lever action rifle. I was thinking maybe a Marlin 30-30, or something along those lines. Any suggestions? What is the "best" for the money? How much am I gonna be looking at spending?
12-26-2012, 04:58 PM
#2
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Ontario
Posts: 17
The older Marlins were great rifles. Before you buy a new one try and read the reviews on them. I believe the new ones are very problematic. I forget the details but the article I read made them sound like they were junk.
12-26-2012, 06:22 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 472
A BIG DITTO!! with emphasis on an older Marlin in .30/30, or better yet find one chambered in .35 Remington, They can be had pretty reasonable now, but I think it is a gun that is sure to increase in value. jmop
Last edited by DocD; 12-26-2012 at 06:30 PM.
12-27-2012, 05:43 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,143
My son has a Winchester 94, i have a Marlin 336, i prefer the Marlin. What are you gonna hunt with it? If it's medium sized game it's tough to beat a Marlin in 30/30 . If you want the option of being able to hunt elk you can get the Marlin 308 express or look @ the Browning BLR,{the 30/30 will also kill elk} that rifle is available in a wide range of calibers up to 338 Win. mag.
12-27-2012, 07:48 AM
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 872
x2 on an older marlin. i've heard a good bit of problems on the new ones. you could also opt for a win 94. I also see that mossberg makes some too. I'm not to familiar with mossberg's centerfires but if they are like their shotguns they ought to be good.
http://mossberg.com/products/rifles/...e/mossberg-464
http://mossberg.com/products/rifles/...e/mossberg-464
12-27-2012, 08:14 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
Posts: 4,970
I echo the above concerns on the new Marlins (new = stay away, old = any day). The Browning BLR rifles are well made and tight but more $. I've heard some good ramblings on the Mossberg's... especially at their price point.