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lever action #6007567 11/03/15 02:49 AM
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Im looking into buying a lever action as a gift for someone, im not too familiar with anything about them honestly so wanted to ask what manufacturers i should look into buying or specific models and calibers as well budget is 700

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I like henry's

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New? Used?

You can get a used Marlin 30-30 for around $350.. I'd stay away from the new production Marlins unless you were able to inspect it carefully first.. I'm partial to the pre-Remington 1894 Marlins (think: pistol calibers).. They're roughly around your budget, depending on exact model & caliber.. Winchester, Henry & the others I have little/no experience with..


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There are several calibers to choose from and manufactures. Is it for hunting, plinking or perhaps Cowboy Action Shooting?
Winchester, Marlin, Henry and Uberti are a few good ones. A little bit more detail may be helpful in offering you some sound advice.


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It is gonna be a hunting rifle for my brother, would like a caliber that can take down deer no problem

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Look around for a nice used Browning BLR, preferably in .308 caliber.


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Originally Posted By: syncerus
Look around for a nice used Browning BLR, preferably in .308 caliber.


Good advice for an all around deer hunting lever gun.


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Find a JM stamped Marlin 336 or Winchester 94 and you'll be good to go.


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Look around for a nice used Browning BLR, preferably in .308 caliber.


Good advice for an all around deer hunting lever gun.


Yup, my thoughts exactly. In my opinion there is not better hunting lever action gun than a BLR.

I got to fire one in .243 Win, boy was that thing fun and accurate too.

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Pre-64 Winchester 94 would make a fine gift.


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I agree on the Winchester (30-30) or the BLR. Henry makes a good gun, but I feel like they are wall hangers because they are easy to ding up.


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We have a brand new marlin. I see nothing wrong with it. its a pretty gun, no aesthetic flaws that I have found and it shoots great.


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Another vote for Pre 64 Model 94


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An idea that I like and have done before is a gun made the birth year of the person your buying for. Bought my father-in-law a 1963 Winchester 94 and he really liked that.


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Probably go with a marlin 336 blr is a little out of price range cheapest i saw on gun broker was 849 😱

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I picked up mine in like new condition for $550 on Gunbroker. It was an exceptional deal, but finding something nice under $700 is easy.


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$700?

Marlin?

Please let me know if you find a .357 lever that's a real Marlin for less than $700.


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