Flynt
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I've fallen in love with the Marlin SDT, which is a stainless version of the venerable 336, with a 16.25" barrel and a laminated, straight stock. These beauties come in 30-30 and 308 Marlin. I've got a couple of 336's in 30-30, including one in stainless and laminated (pistol stock) and some Marlin 94's in 44 mag -- so you can see that I don't exactly need another lever action Marlin. (But I sure do want one.)
Here's my dilemma, I'll use the rifle as a 100 yds. or less gun for pigs or deer. I like the idea of 30-30 because it's cheap and plentiful. (I'm tired of playing with magnums that require a trip to Cabelas and cost $75 a box.) However, I wonder, given the short barrel, if it would be worth it get the 308 and presumably get a little more velocity and accuracy, especially compared to conventional, i.e., "non-Leverevolultion."
I'd appreciate any thoughts or insights that you might have. Thanks.
Here's my dilemma, I'll use the rifle as a 100 yds. or less gun for pigs or deer. I like the idea of 30-30 because it's cheap and plentiful. (I'm tired of playing with magnums that require a trip to Cabelas and cost $75 a box.) However, I wonder, given the short barrel, if it would be worth it get the 308 and presumably get a little more velocity and accuracy, especially compared to conventional, i.e., "non-Leverevolultion."
I'd appreciate any thoughts or insights that you might have. Thanks.