I know this has been on here for a few weeks but I just came across it. I've had one since I was about 15; I'm 51 now. I really like it. I like the side discharge of the Marlin as opposed to the top discharge of the Winchester as you could top mount a scope if you wanted, although the group bias seems to be against that. With that caliber it wouldn't be essential, but might make for more certain shotplacement. Anyway, for what it's worth. Duke

I'd take an sks, any day. 4x as cheap practice ammo. Same deer-capability (with 150 gr CorBon Softpoints. A bit more wt,but if wt bothered me, I'd carry an M4 instead.

Reconcowboy,

What are your thoughts on the .30-30 Winchester 94 versus Marlin 336? I had a Winchester 94 .30-30 when I was in the army in 1974. It had a hard plastic but stock and was painful to shoot. I loved the look and the feel of the gun. The Marlin seemed a little thick and heavy to me. I am thinking about getting another .30-30. Is the Winchester worth looking at? What are your thoughts on sights for the lever actions? I’m 51 am wondering if I can still use an aperture sight.

Thanks!