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Offline wetduck

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308 marlin in a contender
« on: November 29, 2009, 10:38:29 AM »
safe or not


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Re: 308 marlin in a contender
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2009, 11:03:05 AM »
That would be a NO-NO. If you need more than a .30-30 then get a .309 JDJ.


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Re: 308 marlin in a contender
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2009, 03:59:53 PM »
308 Marlin is on the same presure level as the 308 Win.  This presure level is to high for the Contender platform.
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Re: 308 marlin in a contender
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2009, 05:46:02 PM »
Purchased a G2 this spring and had MGM make a 30/40 Krag barrel. Only using factory ammo. Its' a great carry gun. Take the time to look at the Ballistics.

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Re: 308 marlin in a contender
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2009, 01:16:49 PM »
I had a 30-40 Krag barrel and sold it and now wish I had it back! Mine was accurate and hit very hard. I loaded 150 grain bullets in it and it was great. You are correct, it IS a great carry gun. I might need to get another 30-40 barrel......