The current models are every bit as good if not better than the pre-64's. Good choice on the Win. I do have a pre-64/94 and it means the world to me because I shot my first buck with it in 1963. I can't believe that anyone would still pay the premium prices some are asking for pre-64 Winchesters. Browning fixed the problems several years ago.I’m looking to buy a new 30-30 lever rifle for open sights hog and predator hunting.
Everybody talks about the pre-74 Win 94s but I can’t find one in my area. So I decided to buy it brand new.
Appreciate your advice and recommendations on a brand new lever 30-30 gun.
The Current Winchester Model 94 is offered in .32 Winchester Special in both the Sporter and the Carbine model.Cross block safety once gotten use too. Kind of reminds me of back in the day some drivers didn't think they had the coordination to learn how to clutch a 3-speed shift transmission. Most found out doing >wasn't as hard as they thought.
Miroku/Win rifles built today I believe meet or exceed what was made prior to 1964. The only difference? A few unpopular 94 cartridges were dropped for lack of interest. i.e. 32-40 Winchester_ 32 Winchester Special_ 7-30 Waters_ 307 Winchester_ 356 Winchester_ 375 Winchester_ 410 gauge_ 32-20_ 25-20.
One thing is certain Juancts. Unlike a bolt action "you won't get bored with a 94 pre or post model 30wcf."
That's good advice. The current 2018 production is on the new tooling at Remington and they are turning out some very nice rifles again. Watch out for new old stock that a lot of dealers still have from when Remington's tooling guru's were let out to pasture.Older Marlin 336 fan here. I would look for an older one with a JM stamp on the barrel. Some of the new Remlins (Remingtons) as they are called appear to have barrel clock position issues meaning the sights may not be at 12 o'clock as well as some other problems. I have also heard the barrel alignment issue is being corrected on newly delivered rifles.
Look closely should you buy a new one.
I approve of this message!Its easy. Just buy one of everything and shoot them a bit. Then sell the ones you don't like. I bet you keep all of them. 30-30's are great guns