| Although I should have a 308 semi auto battle rifle I have decided that my rifle of choice is going to be a 357 lever gun. I understand that I won't be able to engage targets at 500 yards but with my eyes I wouldn't be able to with what ever I buy.
I spent almost 3 years in the Army with some of the the most modern weapons but have spent the other 30 years of my life around Marlins and Winchesters. I like them for the same reasons I like revolvers. Extremely reliable, rugged, safe, and easy to learn. They don't require the maintenance and TLC that some "modern fireams" need. Keep 'em oiled, throw them into your closet or sock drawer and six weeks(months, years, decades)later they'll work.
I'm not going to say that a revolver and the lever action is the best gun for anything but they're, by far, the best for me. |