poothrowingape
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I handled my Uncle's Marlin 30-30 today and completely fell in love! I plan on buying a lever action in the near future.
However what caliber would be best? I like the 30-30 although it has a slight reputation for lacking in stopping power, like most intermedate cartridges. I dont particularly want a rifle that shoots handgun ammo though, seems like an oxymoron.
Also does anyone have suggestions on a brand? I must admit i pretty much have my heart set on a Marlin. it was very sweet and smooth, plus the only requirement i really had was that the ejection port must be on the side. No top ejectors.
I handled my Uncle's Marlin 30-30 today and completely fell in love! I plan on buying a lever action in the near future.
However what caliber would be best? I like the 30-30 although it has a slight reputation for lacking in stopping power, like most intermedate cartridges. I dont particularly want a rifle that shoots handgun ammo though, seems like an oxymoron.
Also does anyone have suggestions on a brand? I must admit i pretty much have my heart set on a Marlin. it was very sweet and smooth, plus the only requirement i really had was that the ejection port must be on the side. No top ejectors.