Lever Guns

[alank2]

Hi,

I started with a peep site on my 1895G. It was ok, but it just didn't deliver the accuracy I wanted. I will admit if your primary purpose is hunting and fast acqusition, it would be ideal for that. I ended up getting a XS levelscout rail and putting a Banner dusk to dawn intermediate eye relief scope on it so I could mount the scope forward enough that I didn't have to use a hammer spur. I hate those hammer spurs. Anyway, my accuracy improved greatly lookng through glass and while I agree the rifle lost a bit of its old west look, but I like the increased accuracy.

By the way, if you are looking for the peep site, XS's fine peep sight system is on sale at Midwayusa right now...
Good luck,

Alan

 

[264Magnum]

Wait until your about 45. I'd wager that all of yours have scopes by then.

Blasphemy!

 

[NikatKimber]

I just have too many wants, and not enough money...

Hey! Me too!!

 

[Soulman]

between the marlin 336 and the winchester 94, I'd pick the 336. the action is smoother and don't have hangup issues like the 94s I've had.

 

[1911Sooner]

Well thanks to you numbnuts I picked up one of each. A Winchester and a Marlin. I'll let you know the pros and cons and which one I like better and try and get some pics up.

 

[eaglerjs]

I have both in pistol cal. and the marlin has much fewer jams, when in a hurry. Cowboy shooting.

 

[Levi]

Currently have two Marlins: one 96 in .44 mag and one 336 in .35 REM.

Excellent brush guns, extremely reliable, and not a bad choice for an emergency/survival gun. Levers typically don't fail.

The 336 RC was manufactured in 1968 and was recently sent to Marlin to get new wood put on it. Marlin's customer service was unbeatable and had gone above and beyond fitting it with a new stock and forearm and had replaced additional harware without being asked or charging any additional fees.

 

[1911Sooner]

Heres a pic of mine....

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[MaddSkillz]

Would anyone recommend the .308 over the 30/30 for hunting deer and hogs? Or does the 30/30 pretty much beat own in that regard? Which one is cheaper?

This thread reminded me of a .44 magnum lever action gun a gentlemen let me shoot at Happy Hollow one day. It was a good time for sure! Rifle season is just around the corner so........

 

[DanB]

this thread needs to go away. I keep seeing activity on it and it keeps reminding me of the items sitting on my wish list at Midway.com. Scout Mount, Scope and WW Trigger.

Stop it I tell you. Stop It. I just got done spending major coin finishing up two AR builds and the bank account can't handle a new project yet.

Or can it?