Which 30-30 would you get? - Page 2

texnmidwest · 05-09-2008, 04:26 PM

In New Thuty Thuty's the word is MAHLIN!

Although those Henry's are pretty sweet as well. I have handled a Mossy 30-30 and quite frankly was not impressed. Then again. I am a Marlin fan through and through.

Big Dog · 05-09-2008, 04:56 PM

I'd go with the new Mossy - because I already have the Marlin 336!
I also have a Savage M340 boltie in Thutty-thutty - so I'd really have a hard time justifying another one - "too much of a good thing"....?

turner · 05-09-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

I'd go with the new Mossy - because I already have the Marlin 336!
I also have a Savage M340 boltie in Thutty-thutty - so I'd really have a hard time justifying another one - "too much of a good thing"....?

Well, all you need now is a classy Savage mod 219 in 30/30 then.... lol

Ron AKA · 05-09-2008, 08:30 PM

I have a Savage 30-30, and I can't figure out what to do with it, other than collect dust? For family nostalgic reasons (belonged to my grandfather), I can't sell it. Just can't think of a practical purpose for it...

Windwalker · 05-10-2008, 09:43 AM

Shoot it. You will find it to be very accurate and a good brush gun. I am not 30-30 fan but I would like to own one like that.

sc928porsche · 05-10-2008, 01:54 PM

I prefer the Winchester 94 angle eject to the marlin and the marlin over the mossberg.

jerry · 05-11-2008, 09:40 AM

I'd get a 30-30 bbl for my Handi Rifle

Ron AKA · 05-11-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Windwalker

Shoot it. You will find it to be very accurate and a good brush gun. I am not 30-30 fan but I would like to own one like that.

Based on the serial number and some help in a Savage collectors forum, I've determined it was made in 1912, and a new barrel fitted around 1930. The handed down family story on it is that there are bear teeth marks in the stock (and yes they do look like teeth marks). So either the gun or my grandfather was not that accurate if the bear got that close

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I did hunt deer with it many years ago, but never got close enough for a shot with the open sights.

Ron

Burningtree_83 · 06-03-2008, 02:04 PM

I would have to go along the same lines as JohnBlaze up above . I went out shooting with a friend and he brought out his winchester 94, it is a great gun, but the top eject is annoying very quickly. I,ve shot Marlin 336 before and I must say I prefer it over the Winchester 94. Long story short --- Take the Marlin 336

Rex in OTZ · 06-03-2008, 03:11 PM

Remington 788 in 30-30

Aarant · 06-04-2008, 06:41 AM

I have had the a Marlin 336 and Win. 94. My vote is for the Marlin. Both were fine shooter. Its just easier to mount a scope on the Marlin. My sister also has I Rossi bolt action thats a very accurate shooter.

Rex in OTZ · 06-04-2008, 12:57 PM

They are pretty close, there are a few aftermarket tune up items for the marlin, they come in allot more option's synthetic stocks, laminate wood's, ported barrels, the winchesters came with the beefy reinforcement on the back the action for the heaver calibers and the newer ones had angle eject and the push button safety, the only downside would be if you want to top off the mag while hunting you cannot do it on a Winchester as the rounds in the mag block the loading gate, same go's for the Rossi 92 which is also another fine lever gun for pistol cal cartridges.

ACfixer · 06-04-2008, 07:37 PM

I have a Winchester 94 my dear dad left me, so with me it will always stay.... but that top eject will drive you nuts. I'd choose the Marlin over the Mossy any day.

gerry303ca · 06-06-2008, 02:48 AM

I can't judge the Mossberg with out at least seeing one and the article I read on them seemed good. They had some nice features and I have found Mossberg to be of good quality. I have owned many Marlins & Winchesters and still have one Marlin & two Winchesters. I think Marlin is somewhat higher quality but I still love the Winchesters. Another lever gun I favor is my Savage 99 in .303 Savage. I prefer a receiver peep sight on my lever guns since they are generally used as a bush gun (in my case at least).

vicv · 06-06-2008, 07:31 AM

why are those old 94's so pricey? with being the most produced commercial rifle of all time you'd think they'd be dirt cheap but can't seem to find one under $300

KP90DC · 06-06-2008, 07:37 AM

Of the choices listed I would choose the Marlin. I have a couple of Winchester 94's and like them.

Jersey Jailer · 06-07-2008, 12:46 AM

I've got a Win 1894 take down rifle made in the early 1900s when I still hunted it took deer with no trouble. Now that I reload for Cowboy Action, if I.m not careful with OAL it'll jam. I just traded a 44 mag Win for a Marlin cowboy for the same problem the marlin works every time. won't get rid of the 1894, but if I was going to get another lever 30-30 I'd get a Marlin

rondog · 06-07-2008, 01:18 AM

Long ago I used to have a Marlin-made 30-30, a Glenfield maybe? It had a short magazine tube, so maybe it was a carbine, too long ago. It was a good rifle, wish I still had it. Only thing I ever shot with it was a jackrabbit. Oh my! What a mess.....

ArkansasHunter · 06-07-2008, 01:55 AM

Marlin all the way !

Aaronb2245 · 06-07-2008, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron AKA

I have a Savage 30-30, and I can't figure out what to do with it, other than collect dust? For family nostalgic reasons (belonged to my grandfather), I can't sell it. Just can't think of a practical purpose for it...

Wow that rifle has sex appeal. Take her for a spin and I guarantee it stirs some emotions.

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05-09-2008, 04:26 PM	#21
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,470	In New Thuty Thuty's the word is MAHLIN! Although those Henry's are pretty sweet as well. I have handled a Mossy 30-30 and quite frankly was not impressed. Then again. I am a Marlin fan through and through. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

05-09-2008, 04:56 PM	#22
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,221	I'd go with the new Mossy - because I already have the Marlin 336! I also have a Savage M340 boltie in Thutty-thutty - so I'd really have a hard time justifying another one - "too much of a good thing"....? __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-10-2008, 09:43 AM	#25
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,609	Shoot it. You will find it to be very accurate and a good brush gun. I am not 30-30 fan but I would like to own one like that. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

06-04-2008, 12:57 PM	#32
Rex in OTZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kotzebue, Alaska Posts: 441	Marlin vs Winchester They are pretty close, there are a few aftermarket tune up items for the marlin, they come in allot more option's synthetic stocks, laminate wood's, ported barrels, the winchesters came with the beefy reinforcement on the back the action for the heaver calibers and the newer ones had angle eject and the push button safety, the only downside would be if you want to top off the mag while hunting you cannot do it on a Winchester as the rounds in the mag block the loading gate, same go's for the Rossi 92 which is also another fine lever gun for pistol cal cartridges.

05-09-2008, 08:30 PM	#24
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	I have a Savage 30-30, and I can't figure out what to do with it, other than collect dust? For family nostalgic reasons (belonged to my grandfather), I can't sell it. Just can't think of a practical purpose for it...

05-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#26
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: living in Alabama now Posts: 239	I prefer the Winchester 94 angle eject to the marlin and the marlin over the mossberg.

05-11-2008, 09:40 AM	#27
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,903 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I'd get a 30-30 bbl for my Handi Rifle

06-03-2008, 02:04 PM	#29
Burningtree_83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 12	I would have to go along the same lines as JohnBlaze up above . I went out shooting with a friend and he brought out his winchester 94, it is a great gun, but the top eject is annoying very quickly. I,ve shot Marlin 336 before and I must say I prefer it over the Winchester 94. Long story short --- Take the Marlin 336

06-03-2008, 03:11 PM	#30
Rex in OTZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kotzebue, Alaska Posts: 441	Remington 788 in 30-30

06-04-2008, 06:41 AM	#31
Aarant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: south Texas Posts: 109	I have had the a Marlin 336 and Win. 94. My vote is for the Marlin. Both were fine shooter. Its just easier to mount a scope on the Marlin. My sister also has I Rossi bolt action thats a very accurate shooter.

06-04-2008, 07:37 PM	#33
ACfixer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Turning base to final -KAPV- Posts: 248	I have a Winchester 94 my dear dad left me, so with me it will always stay.... but that top eject will drive you nuts. I'd choose the Marlin over the Mossy any day.

06-06-2008, 02:48 AM	#34
gerry303ca Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 36	I can't judge the Mossberg with out at least seeing one and the article I read on them seemed good. They had some nice features and I have found Mossberg to be of good quality. I have owned many Marlins & Winchesters and still have one Marlin & two Winchesters. I think Marlin is somewhat higher quality but I still love the Winchesters. Another lever gun I favor is my Savage 99 in .303 Savage. I prefer a receiver peep sight on my lever guns since they are generally used as a bush gun (in my case at least). Last edited by gerry303ca; 06-06-2008 at 02:53 AM.

06-06-2008, 07:31 AM	#35
vicv Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: southeastern ontario Posts: 82	why are those old 94's so pricey? with being the most produced commercial rifle of all time you'd think they'd be dirt cheap but can't seem to find one under $300

06-06-2008, 07:37 AM	#36
KP90DC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 216 Images: 3	Of the choices listed I would choose the Marlin. I have a couple of Winchester 94's and like them. __________________ Visit: earlyriserscoffeeshop.com Calvin Wiles !!! HAPPY AND SAFE SHOOTING

06-07-2008, 12:46 AM	#37
Jersey Jailer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 499	I've got a Win 1894 take down rifle made in the early 1900s when I still hunted it took deer with no trouble. Now that I reload for Cowboy Action, if I.m not careful with OAL it'll jam. I just traded a 44 mag Win for a Marlin cowboy for the same problem the marlin works every time. won't get rid of the 1894, but if I was going to get another lever 30-30 I'd get a Marlin __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Austrailian Shepherds are like potato chips... You can't have just one

06-07-2008, 01:18 AM	#38
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,345	Long ago I used to have a Marlin-made 30-30, a Glenfield maybe? It had a short magazine tube, so maybe it was a carbine, too long ago. It was a good rifle, wish I still had it. Only thing I ever shot with it was a jackrabbit. Oh my! What a mess..... __________________ What she doesn't know about, doesn't piss her off.....

06-07-2008, 01:55 AM	#39
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,722	Marlin all the way !