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THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:56 am Post subject: marlin?

what do yall think of a marlin 30-30?
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texasman357 · Finger Mullet Joined: 21 Feb 2012 Posts: 31

it's a real good gun, I killed alot of deer and hogs with one. i had a scope on mine. then some jerk stole it out of my truck. thinking about getting another!!!

JayandCoyote · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:52 pm Post subject:

Do some reading on the changes in Marlin quality since they were bought out by Remington (Cerberus/Freedom Group-now for sale). I was looking for an 1895 SBL and I found a new one at a gunshow in Houston. It was a piece of crap. The action was terrible. You could feel the metal grinding inside. I have read that the newer "Marlingtons" are getting better but I think I will keep looking for an original used Marlin.

Jay

THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:29 pm Post subject:

is there a visible way to determine if one is an original or not?
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Cricket · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:38 pm Post subject:

Probably more deer killed with a .30-30 than any other caliber. Great short range (200 yards or less) round especially with the new Hornady loads. Fast to operate, easy to manuever, dependable, and stood the test of time.

JayandCoyote · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:29 am Post subject:

You should look for the "JM" proof on the pre 2007 Marlins. Read this for more info.

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/336/97550-help-brand-new-marlin-336w-north-haven-stamped-barrel.html

shallowsport · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject:

Have a Marlin 30-30. It was given to me by my grandfather. Would guess the rifle to be 79+ yrs. old. Lever action, ease the hammer up for safety. Mine still has the original scope. All that and the gun still shoots like a charm. I was almost 60 before I had my first opportunity to hunt with it. Dropped my first, and only, deer in its tracks. Great little gun. Hope my grandfather was proud.

SandJKENNELS · Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject:

great all round gun
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gunbuyer · Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:09 pm Post subject:

It knocks the poo poo out of the deer!

ShallowWaterStalker · Horse Mullet Joined: 09 May 2010 Posts: 216

Puts a damper on a hogs day when it smacks one as well as deer