Would a .30-30 Lever action be a good enough GHTF rifle? - Page 5

ExSoldier · December 25th, 2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OD

Col. Cooper referred to a students Winchester trapper as a "Brooklyn Carbine." I always liked that one.

Yup and he called the Winchester Trapper in 44 magnum, the Kansas City Special. I'd be very happy with my thutty thutty Trapper, if it was a SHTF situation. I have squirreled away about 750rds of both 150gr and 170 gr rounds for just such a occasion.

raevan · December 25th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Just a note of Interest. I made a stand for 2 rifles/shotgun that I can move from room to room so I can keep them at hand whereever I may be. I don't feel weird having them out and it doesn't bother people to much seeing a leveraction rifle on display. I know If I had an AR or an AK on display I would get a more violent reaction from people. Two Leveractions out on display of the same caliber both loaded with extra ammo sittong on a shelf Nearby would be plenty comforting if everything went South.

MNBurl · December 26th, 2006, 02:44 AM

I love the feel of lever action rifles since I was 6 and my lever action bb gun was darn fun. I now need to find one in 357 or 30-30 to add to my collection.

raevan · December 26th, 2006, 07:15 PM

Winchesters are going up in price because the Plant closed. I would suggest looking at Marlins. The model 1894 is slim and light. If you like a fatter and heavier rifle look at the marlin 336.

Savage also made a good leveraction and you might be able to pick up a good used one. They had a model 99 in 30-30 and also in 300savage, both good guns.

jualdeaux · December 26th, 2006, 08:11 PM

And if you want to shoot a round that would be even better for defensive purposes, try using the Corbon DPX in 30-30.
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OD · December 27th, 2006, 09:36 AM

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Winchesters are going up in price because the Plant closed.

According to our Browning Rep., the Model 94 and Model 70 will resume production in the near future, being built at the Columbia, South Carolina FN plant (the M70 barrels have been made there for some time) .

frankmako · December 27th, 2006, 11:36 AM

many years ago the lever action gun was the king. nothing wrong with it. a many cowboys used one. have you never seen the rifleman on tv. chuck conners was the man with a lever action rifle. you could go for the "rambo" guns or get a good lever action and know how and where it shoots. 30-30 or 35 rem are some of the best lever action guns made.

Sonic Misfit · December 27th, 2006, 11:42 AM

For years, the only rifle I owned, or could afford, is my Marlin 336C. I am more comfortable with it than any other rifle I own, including my AR-15. Placing a shot at 200 yards is no big deal. The 30-30 is a good round and cuts through brush very well.

When the GHTF, you might also need to hunt for food and I personally feel a lot more confident killing a deer with a 30-30 than a .223. But that's just me.

Maybe because I've had it for 34 years, I feel a little attached to it.

TN_Mike · January 1st, 2007, 12:16 AM

I own an AK and a Marlin 336. I wouldn't feel scared with either one in my hand if the crap hit the fan so to speak.

I also love the way the 336 feels in my hands and its balance. That gun has taken some very big Indiana White Tail deer. Knocks them down pretty well too. It would put a human down very handily.

randytulsa2 · January 1st, 2007, 12:23 AM

Heck yeah, it would be (is).

As powerful as an SKS or AK, and it hands with which it is familiar, it is just about as fast to shoot, too.

Probably a tad more accurate as well.

More ergonomic, easier to handle, etc.

And until the GHTF, it won't scare the sheeple too much, either.

December 26th, 2006, 02:44 AM	#43
MNBurl Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,933	I love the feel of lever action rifles since I was 6 and my lever action bb gun was darn fun. I now need to find one in 357 or 30-30 to add to my collection. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

December 27th, 2006, 11:36 AM	#47
frankmako Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,890	many years ago the lever action gun was the king. nothing wrong with it. a many cowboys used one. have you never seen the rifleman on tv. chuck conners was the man with a lever action rifle. you could go for the "rambo" guns or get a good lever action and know how and where it shoots. 30-30 or 35 rem are some of the best lever action guns made. __________________ An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.

January 1st, 2007, 12:16 AM	#49
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 5,298	I own an AK and a Marlin 336. I wouldn't feel scared with either one in my hand if the crap hit the fan so to speak. I also love the way the 336 feels in my hands and its balance. That gun has taken some very big Indiana White Tail deer. Knocks them down pretty well too. It would put a human down very handily. __________________ The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. -Thomas Jefferson A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

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December 25th, 2006, 03:47 PM	#42
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,093	Just a note of Interest. I made a stand for 2 rifles/shotgun that I can move from room to room so I can keep them at hand whereever I may be. I don't feel weird having them out and it doesn't bother people to much seeing a leveraction rifle on display. I know If I had an AR or an AK on display I would get a more violent reaction from people. Two Leveractions out on display of the same caliber both loaded with extra ammo sittong on a shelf Nearby would be plenty comforting if everything went South.

December 26th, 2006, 07:15 PM	#44
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,093	Winchesters are going up in price because the Plant closed. I would suggest looking at Marlins. The model 1894 is slim and light. If you like a fatter and heavier rifle look at the marlin 336. Savage also made a good leveraction and you might be able to pick up a good used one. They had a model 99 in 30-30 and also in 300savage, both good guns.

December 26th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#45
jualdeaux Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Waponi Woo Posts: 727	And if you want to shoot a round that would be even better for defensive purposes, try using the Corbon DPX in 30-30. https://dakotaammo.net/shop/product_...roducts_id=201

December 27th, 2006, 11:42 AM	#48
Sonic Misfit Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 411	For years, the only rifle I owned, or could afford, is my Marlin 336C. I am more comfortable with it than any other rifle I own, including my AR-15. Placing a shot at 200 yards is no big deal. The 30-30 is a good round and cuts through brush very well. When the GHTF, you might also need to hunt for food and I personally feel a lot more confident killing a deer with a 30-30 than a .223. But that's just me. Maybe because I've had it for 34 years, I feel a little attached to it.

January 1st, 2007, 12:23 AM	#50
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,448	Heck yeah, it would be (is). As powerful as an SKS or AK, and it hands with which it is familiar, it is just about as fast to shoot, too. Probably a tad more accurate as well. More ergonomic, easier to handle, etc. And until the GHTF, it won't scare the sheeple too much, either.