I have been looking at several lever action rifles for hunting over the past few weeks. I have a few options and would like some opinions. Hunting mainly Whitetail.
Marlin 336C .30-30
Marlin 336C .35 Rem
Winchester Legacy .357 Magnum
Browning Lightweight .30-06
Cost wise, the Marlin .30-30 is best "bang for the buck" and the .30-30 cartridge is fine for deer & other medium size game.
The Browning .30-06 is the better all around hunting cartridge, but at almost triple the price of the .30-30 it's a harder sell.
Ammo prices are about the same for most of these so thats kind of a non-issue.
Comments/reccomendations/etc.?
Marlin 336C .30-30
Marlin 336C .35 Rem
Winchester Legacy .357 Magnum
Browning Lightweight .30-06
Cost wise, the Marlin .30-30 is best "bang for the buck" and the .30-30 cartridge is fine for deer & other medium size game.
The Browning .30-06 is the better all around hunting cartridge, but at almost triple the price of the .30-30 it's a harder sell.
Ammo prices are about the same for most of these so thats kind of a non-issue.
Comments/reccomendations/etc.?