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TXGunNut · March 27, 2010, 11:15 PM

Your 94 Winchester in .30-30 will work just fine for most woods hunting. So will a Marlin 336 in .30-30 or .35 Remington. Being from TX any bear is foreign to me so I'd probably grab my Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70.
I love looking at and carrying my 94 Winchesters but know most Marlins shoot better.

March 27, 2010, 11:15 PM	#22
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Your 94 Winchester in .30-30 will work just fine for most woods hunting. So will a Marlin 336 in .30-30 or .35 Remington. Being from TX any bear is foreign to me so I'd probably grab my Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70. I love looking at and carrying my 94 Winchesters but know most Marlins shoot better. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.