New home defence rifle.

jjyergler · July 14, 2012, 01:33 PM

Well, my bedside rifle is a Colt 6920. My fiance was over and had the typical EBR intimidation question: "Why do you need THAT rifle?" No, she's not going to make me get rid of it, so don't expect to get the desperate deal. She comes from a somewhat hoplophobic family, and I think that echoes still through her mind. She is a shooter (she loved my SIG P229, so I helped her buy a German P228

) and even wants to get her CCW.

So, I put the Colt in the safe, and pulled out my 43 year old, bought by my grandpa new Marlin 336CS .35 Rem. I figure that's less intimidating to her, and figured that I'd pull the Colt back out down the road.

Now, however, the ole Marlin seems to be comforting. The forend and grip are dark with many years of skin oil, the bluing is worn off in a couple places, yes, there are a couple patches where it rusted and was meticulously cleaned (hunting in Arkansas, and especially Florida will do that). Even as an old 11B, somehow the 336 just seems right. I think I'll keep it out as my "go to" rifle.

Anyone else out there with a lever action as their primary home defence rifle?

Nine the Ranger · July 14, 2012, 01:40 PM

My 336 in 30-30 was my go to rifle.

But with my new Mossberg 500, he has been sidlined but he is still loved very much.

Creeper · July 14, 2012, 03:01 PM

I suppose you could say that lever guns were the first tactical rifles... I would not feel the slightest bit under-gunned if your .336 was sitting next to my nightstand.

Cheers,
C

jjyergler · July 14, 2012, 03:40 PM

Kind of an "old school" assault rifle.

Many an early morning in the deer woods I've rolled over and grabbed the ole girl at 4 in the morning. I've been sleeping next to that rifle on and off since I was 9 or so. Now that I think about it, I don't want my either my new (soon to be) wife or the rifle to get jealous.

I think I'll go wipe the rifle down and make sure she knows the new girl won't be replacing her. Uh, oh, I'm becoming one of you crazy gun nut guys, aren't I.

Creeper · July 14, 2012, 04:12 PM

Becoming?

Lateck · July 14, 2012, 04:19 PM

My levers are my first line... .44 first, 10+1 rounds of 240gr should give me time to access the problem.
Then the .30/30 can give me a little range and finally the .357 gives me urban mobility.

Now this is for my situation your mileage may and will very...

Lateck,

badlander · July 14, 2012, 05:46 PM

My ARs are in the safe. I leave out A 16" Marlin 30-30 for HD and the ocasional critter control jobs. I feel safe!

dieselbeef · July 14, 2012, 06:00 PM

yep..hangs in the garage..for many reasons

mete · July 14, 2012, 07:04 PM

If you want a non-intimidating rifle in 35 Rem then get a Rem 14 or 141 .People will think it's a toy gun !!

FAS1 · July 15, 2012, 11:43 AM

One of the best purchases I have made on a gun is a Marlin 30AW (30-30)LNIB from a pawn shop years ago for $175.00. Even came with a camo sling. If it had been fired it was only a few rounds. While it is third behind my G17 and 1201FP for home defense, it stays loaded and ready in the safe if needed.

July 14, 2012, 01:33 PM	#1
jjyergler Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2008 Posts: 295	New home defence rifle. Well, my bedside rifle is a Colt 6920. My fiance was over and had the typical EBR intimidation question: "Why do you need THAT rifle?" No, she's not going to make me get rid of it, so don't expect to get the desperate deal. She comes from a somewhat hoplophobic family, and I think that echoes still through her mind. She is a shooter (she loved my SIG P229, so I helped her buy a German P228 ) and even wants to get her CCW. So, I put the Colt in the safe, and pulled out my 43 year old, bought by my grandpa new Marlin 336CS .35 Rem. I figure that's less intimidating to her, and figured that I'd pull the Colt back out down the road. Now, however, the ole Marlin seems to be comforting. The forend and grip are dark with many years of skin oil, the bluing is worn off in a couple places, yes, there are a couple patches where it rusted and was meticulously cleaned (hunting in Arkansas, and especially Florida will do that). Even as an old 11B, somehow the 336 just seems right. I think I'll keep it out as my "go to" rifle. Anyone else out there with a lever action as their primary home defence rifle? __________________ Remington Nylon 66 .22LR - Squirrels Beware Browning BAR Safari II .270 Win - Whitetails Beware Sig Sauer P229 .40 S+W - Burglars Beware Hi Standard Supermatic Citation .22LR - Tincans Beware

July 14, 2012, 01:40 PM	#2
Nine the Ranger Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 248	My 336 in 30-30 was my go to rifle. But with my new Mossberg 500, he has been sidlined but he is still loved very much. __________________ 'A Vote is like a Rifle; It's usefulness depends upon the character of the User.'-Theodore Roosevelt Last edited by Nine the Ranger; July 14, 2012 at 03:05 PM.

July 14, 2012, 03:01 PM	#3
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	I suppose you could say that lever guns were the first tactical rifles... I would not feel the slightest bit under-gunned if your .336 was sitting next to my nightstand. Cheers, C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

July 14, 2012, 03:40 PM	#4
jjyergler Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2008 Posts: 295	Creeper, I like that. Kind of an "old school" assault rifle. Many an early morning in the deer woods I've rolled over and grabbed the ole girl at 4 in the morning. I've been sleeping next to that rifle on and off since I was 9 or so. Now that I think about it, I don't want my either my new (soon to be) wife or the rifle to get jealous. I think I'll go wipe the rifle down and make sure she knows the new girl won't be replacing her. Uh, oh, I'm becoming one of you crazy gun nut guys, aren't I. __________________ Remington Nylon 66 .22LR - Squirrels Beware Browning BAR Safari II .270 Win - Whitetails Beware Sig Sauer P229 .40 S+W - Burglars Beware Hi Standard Supermatic Citation .22LR - Tincans Beware

July 14, 2012, 04:12 PM	#5
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	Becoming? __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

July 14, 2012, 04:19 PM	#6
Lateck Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 72	My levers are my first line... .44 first, 10+1 rounds of 240gr should give me time to access the problem. Then the .30/30 can give me a little range and finally the .357 gives me urban mobility. Now this is for my situation your mileage may and will very... Lateck, __________________ Proud Ruger & SIG owner in the Free State of Arizona!

July 14, 2012, 05:46 PM	#7
badlander Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Location: So. Fla Posts: 344	My ARs are in the safe. I leave out A 16" Marlin 30-30 for HD and the ocasional critter control jobs. I feel safe! __________________ We have room for all of Alaska's wildlife. Right next to the mashed potatos- Sarah Palin

July 14, 2012, 06:00 PM	#8
dieselbeef Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2011 Location: myakka city fl Posts: 312	yep..hangs in the garage..for many reasons

July 14, 2012, 07:04 PM	#9
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	If you want a non-intimidating rifle in 35 Rem then get a Rem 14 or 141 .People will think it's a toy gun !! __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

July 15, 2012, 11:43 AM	#10
FAS1 Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 541	One of the best purchases I have made on a gun is a Marlin 30AW (30-30)LNIB from a pawn shop years ago for $175.00. Even came with a camo sling. If it had been fired it was only a few rounds. While it is third behind my G17 and 1201FP for home defense, it stays loaded and ready in the safe if needed. __________________ *Glenn* *FAS1 SAFE*