Thread: Lever gun

I hunted with my Marlin 336 in 30.30 for years - once we'd got a handload sorted it was briliant! I like the Marlin - nice to carry and handle, and of course an excellent saddle rifle too. I 'scoped mine so can'tcomment on sights. I guess one consideration is to check TM and look which seems to hold its value better - I sold mine and got a very fair price I felt.

I have
32-20 Win shot Fallow and goats but its a bit light and kills can take time.
30-30 Win nice to carry shoots ok but a bit light on Reds.
30-30 Marlin heavier than Win but shoots better.
44 mag Win shot over 850 animals with this rifle from rabbits to Water Buffalo [354 Pigs in 7 months] range up to 125 yds.
444 Marlin very hard hitter and accurite 1.5" groups at 170 yds which is POA for me.
You can see my Marlin in action on youtube "444 Marlin vs Goats"10 goats for 12 shots not all kills on tape ran out of ammo and needed more from my pack.First two kills at about 140 yds from a rest and then standing from 20 yds and out to 80 or so.