WTB: 30-30 lever action rifle

[BIGPAPIGREG]

Hey y'all, looking for a good 30-30 lever action rifle.....holler if ya got one you want to get rid of OR, if you have knowledge of a place (web sight) that has good pricing on new lever action rifles.

 

[cryption]

Academy has the rossi Rio Grande for $399 with a scope or the Marlin 336w for $379 with no scope. I own both, the Rossi is a better gun. The Marlington rifles leave a lot to be desired, and Rossi quality and fit and finish is awesome. I use the Rossi as my deer rifle (got one this year) and the marlin as a brush gun.

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

was wondering about the Rossi, any pro/cons about it?

What is the issue with the Marlin? The fact that Remington got ahold of em?

Thanks for the info

 

[outdare]

Check the pawn shops and look for a JM stamped marlin. They can be had been 3 to 500. Most likely closer to 300.

 

[mitchntx]

I have a Marlin 30-30 that I inherited from my dad and wouldn't part with it.

However, I recently picked up a Rossi 92 in 44 mag that is a great gun.
Its my first ever Rossi, but based upon that, I have zero problems with the brand Rossi.

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

Check the pawn shops and look for a JM stamped marlin. They can be had been 3 to 500. Most likely closer to 300.

"JM" denotes that it is a true Marlin, correct?

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

I have a Marlin 30-30 that I inherited from my dad and wouldn't part with it.

However, I recently picked up a Rossi 92 in 44 mag that is a great gun.
Its my first ever Rossi, but based upon that, I have zero problems with the brand Rossi.

good to know Bigun, the Rossi does look like a nice rifle

I had a 30-30 once........................once
yeah, I'm a dumb ass

 

[Vaquero]

Why 30-30?
Lots of really good and cheaper to shoot calibers available.

.357 mag out of a carbine kicks ass at 100 yds and under.

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

Why 30-30?
Lots of really good and cheaper to shoot calibers available.

.357 mag out of a carbine kicks ass at 100 yds and under.

honestly, not too sure.....other than I had one and let it go. That is a possibility, now that you mention it. HMMMMM????

 

[mitchntx]

44 mag FTW

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

Lots of really good and cheaper to shoot calibers available.
.357 mag out of a carbine kicks ass at 100 yds and under.

44 mag FTW

AHHHHHHHHHHHH SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!

Y'all are killing me.....

 

[Vaquero]

AHHHHHHHHHHHH SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!

Y'all are killing me.....

Just here ta help.

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

might as well throw in ye ol 45-70 too.....

 

[outdare]

"JM" denotes that it is a true Marlin, correct?

Yes the JM indicates pre remington buy out.

 

[Chupacabra Hunter]

good to know Bigun, the Rossi does look like a nice rifle

I had a 30-30 once........................once
yeah, I'm a dumb ass

I HAD a pre Rem Marlin 30-30 twice... :'(

 

[craftkr]

I've had two Marlin 30 30's and currently have a Winchester. I prefer the Marlin/Westernfield/Rossi types if your going to run glass. The Winchester is lighter and my favorite for iron sites.

I've got a mid eighties Winchester I'm debating selling to make room in the safe.

Main debate is every time I get rid of a 30 30 I end up buying another. Great brush or truck guns. Dependable and tough.

 

[35Remington]

You really shoulda bought the one I sold a month ago. It was a cherry. Every American needs a .30-30. Greg, I'd stick with Marlins. The others are ok, but there's only one top dawg.

1950–1980 were the best years. I see them for sale all the time. If you send me your email, I'll forward links as I come across them.

 

[diveRN]

CDNN Sports 2014-3 Catalog

Marlin 30-30 for $369.

Page 60. It's a shorty, but the price is good.

 

[35Remington]

the price is good.

Among those who have spent considerable time with Marlins new and old, anything made after 2009 is widely considered junk. For about $40 more than that, a man can buy a Marlin in find used condition, from an era when they were made with pride and care.

 

[diveRN]

Among those who have spent considerable time with Marlins new and old, anything made after 2009 is widely considered junk. For about $40 more than that, a man can buy a Marlin in find used condition, from an era when they were made with pride and care.

Good to know.