Author Topic: Which One??? (Read 728 times)

ihuntbucks · « **on:** May 22, 2005, 03:19:21 PM »

I was looking at getting a lever .3030.It is between two models and makes.Which one would you choose between a Win. Ranger Mod 94 and a Marlin 336w?................Rick

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2005, 04:54:33 PM »

For me it would be a no brainer. Get the Marlin. But dat's me. If I got a Winchester it would have to be a pre 64 one and I really just don't think they are worth what folks want for them these days. You can pick up a used one of either for under $250 most of the time. In fact I picked up a Marlin Glenfield that may have not even been fired some while back for barely over $200 with a scope mounted on it. I've not even fired it but figured it was too good a deal to pass up.

TennesseeNuc · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2005, 08:22:27 PM »

I've got to second the vote for the Marlin. They are easier than a Winchester to disassemble and clean. Most Marlins, that I have had experience with, shoot better than a lever is supposed to. :grin:
Best,
TnNuc

Mikey · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2005, 02:17:08 AM »

I dunno, I have 5 winchester lever actions and prefer them over the Marlin. I have had Marlins and they are good rifles, but I just prefer the feel and looks of the Winchester. 3 of the 5 are Big Bore 444s and the other two are 30-30s. I can't recall one being any more accurate, reliable or functional than the other. HTH Mikey.

22rimfan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2005, 06:34:05 AM »

I would go with the Marlin. I have never had a problem with mine. Plus I have just seen too many of the 94's jam up too many times, throw out an extra bullet under the loading mechanisim while chambering a round, to want to spend my money for one. But hey this is just my experiance. I hope you enjoy what every you get! Good luck

Oldtimer · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2005, 05:22:45 AM »

I've had both and have had good and bad, but the Winchester seems to be more variable, at least in the modern guns. The Marlin makes for a neater scope mount, but the Winchester carries better in the hand, without a scope. Whichever one you get, practice, practice, practice!

Dirty Tiger · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2005, 01:42:52 PM »

I just bought the Marlin 336.

I dont regret it. It is very comfortable to shoot.

tanoose · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2005, 03:05:46 PM »

You cant go wrong with either one , take the one that feels best. the marlin 336 comes in stainless and it looks like a sweet rifle.