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Old February 17, 2018, 01:57 AM   #26
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There is a long list of interesting lever-action rifles, but, unfortunately, there simply isn't enough money to have them all. I shall have to make do and be happy with what I have. I will say, however, that I find the Winchester 1886 Extra Lightweight to be one of the most attractive. I also like the model 55 Winchester. And I like Marlins too. Like the 1893, 336T, 336 Cowboy, 1894.
The Savage is utterly different, but what a marvelous contraption it is with that rotary-spool magazine.
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Old February 17, 2018, 09:37 AM   #27
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Buy another Marlin, a different configuration.
I have a 336C 20" barrel carbine and a 36ADL 24" rifle.
As far as the comment about the Winchester 94 being so much better;
get back to me after you try cleaning the barrel on that 94 from the breach end.
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Old February 17, 2018, 09:41 AM   #28
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Buy another Marlin, a different configuration.
I have a 336C 20" barrel carbine and a 36ADL 24" rifle.
As far as the comment about the Winchester 94 being so much better;
get back to me after you try cleaning the barrel on that 94 from the breach end.
Flexible bore cleaning rod. Next question?
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Old February 17, 2018, 10:36 AM   #29
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Flexible bore cleaning rod. Next question?
Do not misunderstand, I appreciate a Winnie. But the Bore Snake is nice for a field clean tool but it does not pull lead or copper from the bore like a traditional rod.

Since the demise of Marlin as a company and incorporation into the hive (lol) Remington and their pending bankruptcy you never know what may happen as a result. I would buy another Marlin. Of some sort. Snd I am serious, while I would look any rifle of any kind over close, new or used, the REP rifles currently coming from Remington are nice rifles, in fact superior in some ways. But at the same time there are a finite number of JM rifles and if Remington were to fall apart, well, I think Marlin prices would start to creep up more.

Get yourself a 336 Texan maybe, or look for and prepare to pay for an old 39 or one of the many odd calibers Marlin produced (if you load). And I still say the 45-70 is a blast!

A Savage 99 would be nice too.

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Old February 17, 2018, 10:41 AM   #30
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Flexible bore cleaning rods are not bore snakes...
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Old February 17, 2018, 11:14 AM   #31
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Browning 1895. 30-06 or 270.
You had to go and throw that out there. Man, I've always wanted one of those!!!
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Old February 17, 2018, 11:37 AM   #32
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The disassembly process for a Win 94 and a Marlin 336 are night and day. Winchesters are nice rifles, Marlins are easier to scope and maintain/repair.
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Old February 17, 2018, 11:51 AM   #33
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Flexible bore cleaning rods are not bore snakes...
Oh, thanks, I misunderstood. That said, no thanks on that, I will take the Marlin. A few seconds, NO TOOL REQUIRED to do a field strip. All of my Marlins have the quick take down lever screws. I can pull the lever, remove the bolt in a few seconds and have access to use a quality rod and assorted cleaning brushes as needed from the chamber end.

And my eyes are still decent but I cannot shoot a rifle in dim light with iron sights, a ghost ring being the possible exception.The Marlin wins there as well due to ease of fitting scopes or other sighting options with no or minimal modifications.

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Old February 17, 2018, 11:58 AM   #34
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To each their own. No need to put down other makes. I don't feel the need to take my Winchesters completely down for excessive cleaning constantly. There are millions of opinions about how often you should to a thorough cleaning. Mine way seems to work as good as most. Winchesters are the same. Buy a scope mount that fits, put a scope on and sight it in. Done.
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Old February 17, 2018, 01:44 PM   #35
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While I dearly loved my 1895-SBL in .45-70, frankly, it just damaged too much meat.
So, I sold it and have been looking for a good deal on a Marlin 336 in .35-REM
Went back to using my Grandfather's 1952 Marlin 336RC in .30-30, more fun to use that on deer & hog, anyway...

Wouldn't sneeze at a good deal on a Marlin 9422M or 57M, either...
even though I've already got a buncha .22WMR pistols & rifles on hand

If I ever were to get back into SASS, I'd want a Marlin 1894-Cowboy in .357 Magnum,
those things are beautiful!! Had the .44Mag last time, but it's more expensive to feed.

The Henry Long Ranger are pretty interesting.
Quite similar in function, if not design to the Marlin 62 Levermatic, but in more modern calibers!
The Model 62 came in .256-Magnum and .30-Carbine. 1963-69.
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Old February 17, 2018, 07:33 PM   #36
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While I dearly loved my 1895-SBL in .45-70, frankly, it just damaged too much meat.
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Wouldn't sneeze at a good deal on a Marlin 9422M or 57M, either...
even though I've already got a buncha .22WMR pistols & rifles on hand

If I ever were to get back into SASS, I'd want a Marlin 1894-Cowboy in .357 Magnum,
those things are beautiful!! Had the .44Mag last time, but it's more expensive to feed.

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The 9422M is a Winchester, I bought mine circa 1984. It is a wonderful rifle and one of my all time favorites. Mine has a little 4X scope on it and it is a great shooter.

The 45-70 can be loaded way down and still be effective for deer. But it is a big bore, lol, so I can see your point.

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Old February 17, 2018, 07:42 PM   #37
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S others have mentioned, I'd look for something in .357.

The Rossi is a '92 which is smooth and strong.

Marlin and Henry make mounting a sighting option on the reciever pretty easy.
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Old February 17, 2018, 08:42 PM   #38
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I would look at Henry Rifle 44 mag !!!
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Old February 18, 2018, 05:39 PM   #39
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My first choice would be a 44mag. First there is a Model 92 which can be any of the various branded guns out there. You get a very handy 5 pound carbine with great stopping power for a woods deer rifle. A little more pleasant option is the 6 pound Marlin with the rubber butt pad. I would look for a used example made in Conn.

The Henry 44 is 7 pounds and that a lot of weight for a lever firing a pistol round.

My second choice would be to go 45/70 and either an old marlin or perhaps the Henry if those appeal to you. Stay with an 20 or 22" barrel max. These are both 7 pound rifle. You will want a shotgun (flat) butt plate.

In this case the winchester 86 and clones are too heavy for hunting and unnecessarily heavy for a 45/70. Beyond that, most of the 86's have crescent butt plates that inflict undue pain. Same warning on any 92.

I would stick with iron sights,open or aperture. If a scope is desired I would be shopping for a bolt.

As always my 2c, YMMV.
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Old February 18, 2018, 09:30 PM   #40
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I guess I really didn't mention what I wanted this for did I?? Haha, my mistake. The 45-70 is definitely a consideration because I'd love a big bore. But I'm probaby leaning more to a lighter caliber, possibly something chambered in .357 or the like.
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Old February 18, 2018, 10:56 PM   #41
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Looks like I`ll have to mention the Browning BLR.
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Old February 19, 2018, 10:33 AM   #42
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I guess I really didn't mention what I wanted this for did I?? Haha, my mistake. The 45-70 is definitely a consideration because I'd love a big bore. But I'm probaby leaning more to a lighter caliber, possibly something chambered in .357 or the like.
I would love one of these:

http://www.winchesterguns.com/produc...-takedown.html

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Old February 19, 2018, 02:02 PM   #43
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Purpose would dictate the choice.
Practice, plinking, informal target, and small game hunting. Henry I 22long rifle.
Big game hunting Marlin 1895 45-70.
Just for grins, and to feel like a cowboy, Henry Big Boy 45 Colt.
Design nostalgia, Savage 99 in 250-3000 Savage (250 Savage). Or 300 Savage.
And then if your desire for "another lever gun" is leading to a collection,
Winchester Model 88 in 308 Winchester
"The bolt action rifle with a lever"
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Old February 19, 2018, 05:41 PM   #44
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There is a difference between a micro-groove rifling and Ballard rifling. Check it out then come back.
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Old February 19, 2018, 09:17 PM   #45
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There are some who say, in a current thread that lever guns are not useful for hunting anymore. I wonder how that can be said. Probably more deer have been taken with the Marlin 336 in 30-30 than any other single gun and certainly between the Marlin 336/1894 and the Winchester, what else would have taken more game that those three?

The 30-30 is a fine cartridge and certainly accurate and useful out beyond 200 yards or more and for walk up hunting and compared to a bolt gun in brush and timber, really? Point being that the OP can purchase any lever gun that suits his eventual fancy and have a nice and useful and fun gun to own and be proud of whatever he gets, even if it is a 22LR.

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Old February 20, 2018, 09:31 PM   #46
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No, there are three more.
250-3000 Savage
303 Savage
300 Savage
All originally designed for the Savage Model 99 lever action.
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Old February 20, 2018, 09:39 PM   #47
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Ah.....22 Savage Hi Power
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Old February 20, 2018, 10:20 PM   #48
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Something by Henry. They make a quality product and are quality people. Can't say enough good things about them.
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Old February 21, 2018, 09:13 AM   #49
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Ah.....22 Savage Hi Power
Yes, forgot about that "true" lever gun cartridge.
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Old February 21, 2018, 06:19 PM   #50
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What is a, "true levergun cartridge"? If that is taken to mean only those calibers that were originally introduced in a lever action rifle, then there are At least 25 cartridges introduced by Winchester alone, specifically for various lever-action rifles.

Then there have been several Marlin cartridges, some of which were simply variants from the WCF line-up, while others are more original.

There were at least four different Savage cartridges.

Did somebody say, "Spencer."?

The 44 Henry rimfire was among the first.

There are more than I thought...
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