Lever Guns

[LSP972]

I love the shotgun for 25 yard and in work, and love them indoors. Outdoors at any distance, I want a rifle.

Indeed… which is why my "fantasy" premise in my other thread was begun.

Still on the fence between bolt & lever, though. I recognize that the lever gun makes more sense for what I want it to do. I'm hesitant, however, because it would appear that nobody makes a really good quality lever gun anymore, judging by all the comments regarding piss-poor QC, design, fabrication, etc.; and older, quality guns are going for a king's ransom.

So, am I correct in that direction of thinking or not? Does anyone make a QUALITY, short (16" barrel) lever gun currently? A further dilemma here is, get it in 30-30 or a pistol caliber? I would lean toward 30-30, because power.

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[Malamute]

Indeed… which is why my "fantasy" premise in my other thread was begun.

Still on the fence between bolt & lever, though. I recognize that the lever gun makes more sense for what I want it to do. I'm hesitant, however, because it would appear that nobody makes a really good quality lever gun anymore, judging by all the comments regarding piss-poor QC, design, fabrication, etc.; and older, quality guns are going for a king's ransom.

So, am I correct in that direction of thinking or not? Does anyone make a QUALITY, short (16" barrel) lever gun currently? A further dilemma here is, get it in 30-30 or a pistol caliber? I would lean toward 30-30, because power.

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I just saw a decent pre-crossbolt safety Marlin 336 in 30-30 for $350 I believe. They arent difficult to make shorter for a decent smith.

I like 30-30 quite a lot, for range and power.

[Sigfan26]

Indeed… which is why my "fantasy" premise in my other thread was begun.

Still on the fence between bolt & lever, though. I recognize that the lever gun makes more sense for what I want it to do. I'm hesitant, however, because it would appear that nobody makes a really good quality lever gun anymore, judging by all the comments regarding piss-poor QC, design, fabrication, etc.; and older, quality guns are going for a king's ransom.

So, am I correct in that direction of thinking or not? Does anyone make a QUALITY, short (16" barrel) lever gun currently? A further dilemma here is, get it in 30-30 or a pistol caliber? I would lean toward 30-30, because power.

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The three Marlins I've bough in the last few months were all brand new with excellent fit and finish and zero reliability issues. YMMV, but I wouldn't worry a whole lot.

[Dagga Boy]

Indeed… which is why my "fantasy" premise in my other thread was begun.

Still on the fence between bolt & lever, though. I recognize that the lever gun makes more sense for what I want it to do. I'm hesitant, however, because it would appear that nobody makes a really good quality lever gun anymore, judging by all the comments regarding piss-poor QC, design, fabrication, etc.; and older, quality guns are going for a king's ransom.

So, am I correct in that direction of thinking or not? Does anyone make a QUALITY, short (16" barrel) lever gun currently? A further dilemma here is, get it in 30-30 or a pistol caliber? I would lean toward 30-30, because power.

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I also like bolts. I have a very original Clifton Scout rifle and several other bolt guns that are wonderful creatures and likely more practical than the lever guns. I have had good luck with the Ruger lightweights for out of the box guns that are pretty good.

I will likely be grabbing a Marlin Youth lever action in 30/30 next week as it is priced right and I like the size. 30/30 is everywhere and for a lot of the last century were the general purpose rifle in the United States. Again, in PC world...they are good to have and know how to work.

Folks...if we get Hilary next year, and the way the world is going guns like these will be good to have just as a little security for travel guns and general purpose guns to have while the magazine fed guns are buried. Not for all of us, but for those in socialist Utopias, I predict that no matter how much the populace is screaming for more 2nd Amendment return of rights that have been infringed upon...your "representatives" will do the opposite.

[Jeep]

A 30-30 lever gun is an extremely effective weapon within 200 meters. It is decidedly old-school, but the old school knew a thing or two.

[LSP972]

I will likely be grabbing a Marlin Youth lever action in 30/30 .

Sounds like something I would be interested in, due to my T-Rex arms. However, I couldn't find it on their site. Out of print, I guess?

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[Sigfan26]

Sounds like something I would be interested in, due to my T-Rex arms. However, I couldn't find it on their site. Out of print, I guess?

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It's the 336Y. I've got one. It's still produced. It's pretty awesome
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/m...72758/redirect

[Dagga Boy]

They feel like a .22 when you pick them up. They are just a neat small gun. I think the term "cowboy assault rifles" fit many of these. People think of them like SAA six guns...they are cowboy guns, his old and not dangerous and suitable for the left's interpretation of the 2nd Amendment. They generally scare nobody....even on juries and at prosecutors offices. With that said, the ability to kill deer sized things very efficiently is convenient to have around.

[Beat Trash]

Has anyone ever taken a 336 Y and put a full sized stock on the shorter barreled gun? I'm beginning to think of one of these with an Aimpoint H-1 on it might be a handy little package.

[SeriousStudent]

Has anyone ever taken a 336 Y and put a full sized stock on the shorter barreled gun? I'm beginning to think of one of these with an Aimpoint H-1 on it might be a handy little package.

Apparently it is possible. I did some web searches, and found several posts stating that. My plan is to buy a used adult stock off eBay and swap them out. Other than that, I plan to leave it stock.