Alaska Hunt levergun

Papa de Trois · 10-08-2007, 01:15 AM

Planning a trip to Alaska next fall (08) for Sitka deer and some steelhead flyfishing.
Would really like to use a levergun for the hunt. Like the balistics and range of the new Marlin 308MarlinExpress. Are there any concerns about this new round not being around for very long? Will it be popular enough for Hornady to continue producing? Also, does anyone know if they have started selling the components for handloading?
I know some people really like the 35 rem. b ut with the additional range and flat trajectory the 308ME looks amazing!

Any thoughts, just let me know.

Papa

cubbieman · 10-08-2007, 03:43 AM

try emailing mooseman684, he stops by occasionally and could help you out

a 30-06 should be fine for that area, but im getting the impression that you want to buy a new gun

Midas · 10-08-2007, 04:47 AM

If you insist on a levergun, I would stick with the tried and true 35 Rem. it'll do all ya want out to 150 yards.

Dan22 · 10-08-2007, 11:29 AM

For what it's worth, I stopped by a friends' house in Connecticut and he was shooting small branches off a pine tree with his Winchester 30-30.

I had a Marlin 336C in .35 Remington in the car so I asked him if he'd like to try it.

He jumped at the chance and first shot took the top out of the tree. Needless to say, he was impressed.

Where you are hunting and the average shot yardage should be a big factor.

Many guys hunting deer in the brush of the eastern US prefer an open sight 30-30 while some places in the west require long shots with scopes.

Ask the folks who live where you plan to hunt what they use.

BattleRifleG3 · 10-10-2007, 04:56 PM

Nothing wrong with the 308 Marlin Express if it does the job for you. But if you want longer range in a levergun, there is the BLR, if that's your cup of tea. Acailable in 308 Win, 30-06, and much more.

10-08-2007, 01:15 AM	#1
Papa de Trois Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 36	Alaska Hunt levergun Planning a trip to Alaska next fall (08) for Sitka deer and some steelhead flyfishing. Would really like to use a levergun for the hunt. Like the balistics and range of the new Marlin 308MarlinExpress. Are there any concerns about this new round not being around for very long? Will it be popular enough for Hornady to continue producing? Also, does anyone know if they have started selling the components for handloading? I know some people really like the 35 rem. b ut with the additional range and flat trajectory the 308ME looks amazing! Any thoughts, just let me know. Papa

10-08-2007, 04:47 AM	#3
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,784 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	If you insist on a levergun, I would stick with the tried and true 35 Rem. it'll do all ya want out to 150 yards. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

10-10-2007, 04:56 PM	#5
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Nothing wrong with the 308 Marlin Express if it does the job for you. But if you want longer range in a levergun, there is the BLR, if that's your cup of tea. Acailable in 308 Win, 30-06, and much more. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

10-08-2007, 03:43 AM	#2
cubbieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,481	try emailing mooseman684, he stops by occasionally and could help you out a 30-06 should be fine for that area, but im getting the impression that you want to buy a new gun

10-08-2007, 11:29 AM	#4
Dan22 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 379	For what it's worth, I stopped by a friends' house in Connecticut and he was shooting small branches off a pine tree with his Winchester 30-30. I had a Marlin 336C in .35 Remington in the car so I asked him if he'd like to try it. He jumped at the chance and first shot took the top out of the tree. Needless to say, he was impressed. Where you are hunting and the average shot yardage should be a big factor. Many guys hunting deer in the brush of the eastern US prefer an open sight 30-30 while some places in the west require long shots with scopes. Ask the folks who live where you plan to hunt what they use.