Lever action

[chevydave]

Looking to buy a lever action 30-30 I've looked at marlins any other suggestions I only have a budget of about $500

 

[straightsilver3]

Check the classified section there's a marlin for sale

 

[rseymorejr]

You can't go wrong with a Marlin 336. Dick's Sporting Goods have them on sale this week, with a scope, for $350 after a $50 rebate.
Wow I just realized I paid $100 for mine, with a scpoe, hard case and a box of ammo. I should have bought more while I had the chance.

 

[smokey]

marlin or get the cooler blr in some fun caliber like .308

 

[Half-cocked]

Can you even access the classifieds with <50 posts? I know you can't post there....

 

[armedsks]

You can find a nice used one for less than 300$ Most have been carried and shot little. Cant go wrong with a marlin!!!

 

[straightsilver3]

Can you even access the classifieds with <50 posts? I know you can't post there....

You can't post to sell but you can look and PM the seller if interested The one at Dick's sounds like a great deal

 

[mbz300sdl]

There is a Winchester Model 94 in .30-30 in the classifieds.

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

Go to a gun show in York, PA. You'll see hundreds of .30-30 lever guns.

Ditto, on the BLR in .308. I have an older one with a steel receiver. Very cool.

 

[sgt23preston]

Sgt Preston here...

I studied 30 / 30's a while back...

I ended up buying a Marlin 336 XLR...

It's an upper end stainless steel Rifle with a laminated stock...

I couldn't be any happier or shoot any better with it...

AND there have been ZERO problems with it..

It take less than 2 minutes to take it apart & it's easy to clean...

I read a great article by Chuck Hawks that you should read...

Hope this is helpful...

http://chuckhawks.com/compared_deer_rifles_field.htm

 

[davsco]

i have browning BLR in .308, my first hunting rifle, great gun. two nice things: removable box magazine and the trigger travels with the lever so you don't pinch your fingers when you cock the gun. think they're over your budget new, but used you can probably find some. i saw at least one at the dulles gun show yesterday but didn't look at the price.

 

[Bisleyfan44]

Can't go wrong with the Marlin or Winchester lever guns in .30-30. Used examples are everywhere below your price point. Should be able to pick one up for ~$300 in great shape which will leave you a couple hundred for optics, ammo, accessories, etc.

The deal @ Dick's mentioned above may be THE way to go. Can't beat that price for a new 336 w/ scope. Love the .30-30.

 

[browning guy]

the gun shop in essex has a used blr in 270 on the shelf, I forget the price. also we have like a hundred used 30/30's in the store.