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JerryMMM · October 8, 2004, 08:12 AM

In a self defense situation I would much rather have a good pump shotgun.
In the hunting woods I like my Marlin 512 bolt action. With a 4x scope and sabot slugs the 512's rifled barrel is very accurate. It has done well at keeping my freezer stocked with the fixings for venison stew and chili.

October 8, 2004, 08:12 AM	#14
JerryMMM Junior Member Join Date: October 5, 2004 Posts: 3	Marlin 512 Good for Hunting In a self defense situation I would much rather have a good pump shotgun. In the hunting woods I like my Marlin 512 bolt action. With a 4x scope and sabot slugs the 512's rifled barrel is very accurate. It has done well at keeping my freezer stocked with the fixings for venison stew and chili.