Any big bore lever gun guys here ??

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I already have a piece of Americana (30-30 ..early 94 Win ) and now got a hankering for a Marlin 308 Express w/scope. Just like to hear from anyone that ownes one...and how they group at 100,200 and 300 yards...or is there another type lever gun to look at ??? Thanks
 
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I was going to comment on my Winchester Trapper in .44 Magnum, but it doesn't "group" at 300 yards ........ let alone 200, LOL.

I'd love to pick up a nice OLD Marlin lever though!
 
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Have a Browning BLR-81 in 308, when I bought it,I scoped it and got 3/4" , 5 shot @ 100 yards, and haven't shot it since. I really like the Browning 1886 in 45-70, it shoots very well also. I got an iron sight, offhand, 8 shot group of 2 1/4" @ 75 yards in a speed rifle match (3.74 seconds) with a target load. My Marlin Guide gun got a 2 3/4", 5 shot group @ 50 yards with very hot hunting loads, offhand, as fast as I could (about 4 seconds). I dought I'll ever get a 50-110, but I can dream! Ivan
 
I love my father-in-law's Browning BLR 308, it's accurate and not that heavy. I dunno if I'd trust a Marlin, I haven't heard good things from them in the last few years. I want a Henry personally!
 
I have a Browning BLR in .358 Win, but I've never shot it beyond 100 yards... and that was several years ago. I do not have a scope mounted, but it was very accurate with the open sights. (Sorry, no specific group size data available.)
 
I have a Henry Big Boy lever action rifle chambered for 357 magnum that is probably the most fun gun I've ever shot. I don't have a scope for it, but even with the iron sights it'll put all 10 rounds right through the same hole at 50 and 100 feet. I don't think my bare eyes can see the target any further than that without enhanced optics. Also a lot of fun to shoot 38 special out of as well.
 
Have a Rossi 92 in 454 Casull that was customized by Steve's Gunz and Marlin 1895 Guide Gun

Guide gun kept is under 1.5" at 100 shooting Garrett's Hammerhead ammo.
 
I've had a re-issue 1886 in 45-90 and an original in 45-70. I currently have a 71 in 348 (of course). Have had Marlins in 45-70 and 444. Have a Sharps repro in 45-70 and an 1885 Winnie in 405 Winchester.

Also a Savage 99 in 300 and a Winchester 94 in 32 Win. A 45 Urberti (73) and a Marlin Cowboy in 38 special. Oh, a 95 Winnie in 30-40. Like to get another big (over 40 cal) lever, again.
 
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I love the big bore lever guns. Here is my Marlin trapper in .45-70.

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Here is a group of .45-70 rifles that were at my range two summers ago. A couple are mine, and the rest belong to friends.

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If we are talking mid bore .30 cal and classic American I would suggest a Savage 99 in .300 Savage or 308 Winchester. I do shoot a large bore Marlin 1895 Cowboy in .45-70, and would recommend one.
 
Marlin 1895 in 45-70. 18" barrel with full length tube. Stainless with wood stock and big loop. What a beautiful rifle with some serious kick its one of my favorites
 
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