Posted: 7/18/2013 7:16:31 PM EDT
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So I got my bday coming up soon. This will be #44 so I was thinking about getting a .44 lever action.
I've done some minimal reading and it appears that the better loading rifle would be a pre-Remington Marlin 336. I've had a couple in .30-30 over the years and I like the rifle. However, that Henry keeps winking at me from behind the counter whenever I just sorta happen to have an "errand" to run in town lately. Other than the front of the tube load which I never like in anything, is there anything about the Henry that says "NO" that I should be aware of? |
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The thing that sells the Marlin over the others is the ease of field-stripping. If you're going to hunt with it, get the Marlin. If it's a range toy, it doesn't matter. Actually, I really do want one to really use. But I want it easy on the eyes too and the Henry is purdier by a long shot in my opinion. How bad is cleaning the Henry anyway? |
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Really looking for a lever gun. My first rifle bigger than a .22 was a Savage Model 99 and I've had a soft spot for levers ever since. Quoted:
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treat yourself right with a colt new frontier in 44spl - your only 44 once Really looking for a lever gun. My first rifle bigger than a .22 was a Savage Model 99 and I've had a soft spot for levers ever since. I love the 99s so very much. 
If you can find a JM proofed Marlin, go that route. I haven't heard bad things about the Henrys, but I don't own one so I can't speak directly. My Marlin has been a great gun though. |