I have a Rossi 357 on order though I have not agreed to buy it yet. I want to see it first. It is supposed to be in this week.
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I have a Rossi 357 on order though I have not agreed to buy it yet. I want to see it first. It is supposed to be in this week.
It may just be time to move.
Look around for a older Winchester 94. The new Winchesters are WAY OVER PRICED! $1100 before all the gun nuttery since December. For that money you can get a old Winchester & a new Marlin. Then you'd have TWO!
If you find one in rough shape you can even 'modernize' it......I took a old ratty one, parkerized it & put camo'd synthetic stocks on it. (That way you'll give Coumo, Schumer & Blooming-idiot another firearm to target....because it just looks more deadly than a regular one.....)
Marlin is also a good route to take (new or old).
The new Mossberg & Rossis seem to be okay & are a lot more reasonable in price.
If you live in New York or Massachusetts, the pistol calibers lever guns will likely get you in trouble with a magazine capacity of more than seven!
I have seen the mossberg in a lgs here in nys, and the stock was not collapsable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramjet
lever action guns are not limited on number of shells. Semi auto shotguns are though. bunkerQuote:
Originally Posted by goawayfarm
The Mossberg 464™ SPX ™ has a 6-position collapsible stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by bunker
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Marlin 336 is an excellent choice. I had a Marlin 357 and foolishly parted with it.
Collapsible were always illegal in NYS, even before the new gun bill. All stock rifles that come with a collapsable stock are nys compliant, and are in a fixed position.... that has not changed. My smith and wesson m&p 1522 was like that also, not moveable.Quote:
Originally Posted by OD*
You poor New Yorkers.
Bunker, if you are going to use this as a defensive gun pistol caliber is the way to go. If you are primarily a hunter 3030 or 4570 are hard to beat. If its going to be a combo gun Id suggest 44Mag, 45 Colt, or 3030. Any of those three can be loaded down to minimal recoil and up to heavy game getters. I have 3030, 45 colt, and 4570 in lever guns. The 3030 I load 110 gr FMJ bullets for a small game round and 150 or 180 gr bullets for larger stuff. In 45 colt I load 160 gr lead bullets at 900 fps for small game up to 300 gr. the 300 grain load turns the carbine into a 4570 lite! With the lightest loads the 45 Colt recoils like a 22 magnum! That's why my Wife likes it so much. I have and shoot both the Winchester and Marlin guns. Both are solid performers. If you ever want to scope it get the Marlin, if open sights are what you like either are fine. I have no experience with the Mossberg But I have shot a few Rossi and Henery guns. Both have held up in CAS competitions, So I would not shy away from one if the price was right. DR
I want a 30/30. I dont have a single large caliber weapon. In my part of NYS, there is no legal rifle territory for hunting big game, only shotguns and smokepoles. But, you can hunt coyote with a rifle, and open sights is what i would prefer. I will keep my eyes out for a used one in good condition. It will most likely get beat up a little wlaking in woods anyways. bunkerQuote:
Originally Posted by dangerranger
336 in thudy-thudy:danceban::danceban:
I have the Mossy 464 SPX and am pleased with it. Very light, has fiber optic sights, easy to shoot and accurate. Got it for $400 used. My small 18 yr old daughter even liked shooting it...especially since the stock can be shortened.
30-30 is a good choice but for SD the 125 grain loadings are the best hyper velocity and fragmentation make it good for that task.
The Mossberg is an excellent choice but like I suggested the Henry is also good smooth as silk action.
I love a 1-2.5 scout scope on any lever action but open sights with XS ghost ring and post is an excellent choice.
Yea they knock you down but do not let them politicians knock you out.
Was just thinking the Browning lever guns are another consideration. They have some really great calibers including 223 and 358 stainless steel take down models with composite stocks. Detachable magazines. Worth looking at.