I'm a Marlin guy, so that's where I would go. Most any Marlin, pre '95 or so, should be a decent rifle (you can tell by the first 2 digits of the SN...) and certainly some up to the Remington takeover (2008'ish) but I would really look at them. I understand Remington has worked out some kinks in the newer rifles, but for my money... I'll find an older one. There is no reason why you can't find a decent 336 for a reasonable price. If it's a hunter, then it doesn't have to be pristine. I just sold a little used 336 from '73 for $400 (to a friend... ) but I've seen them at recent gunshows in the $400-500 range. Pawnshops are another big 336 gold mine... if you have the time and can stand wading through all of them.
I just can't warm up to the Henry, the tube mag is a definite turnoff, but just the profile in general doesn't really make me want to go get one... and that's even with them making one in .41 MAG. I've never shot one, so you never know... maybe they are the greatest thing since sliced cheese.
I just can't warm up to the Henry, the tube mag is a definite turnoff, but just the profile in general doesn't really make me want to go get one... and that's even with them making one in .41 MAG. I've never shot one, so you never know... maybe they are the greatest thing since sliced cheese.