35 Remington vs 30-30
Hello kind folks,
I'm new here. Great board.
I've been looking for a used Marlin 336 in 30-30 for a month or so now, only because I don't own a "real" hunting rifle (Shotguns and SKs yes), and the 336 seems like a "classic". I believe classics are "classics" for a reason, and in the current political climate, maybe someday I'd be sad for not going ahead and buying a good rifle while I still can. One never knows what might end-up coming in handy. So maybe this is a "what-if" purchase.
Today I was in a pawn shop, and they had no 336s in 30-30, but did have a 336 in Remington 35. It's pre-safety, it looks pretty fine and "felt" good... and had a $230 price-tag on it. I guess that's really cheap. But I didn't buy it because it wasn't 30-30, and I'm not really thinking about hunting, I just want a cool rifle because, well, I want a cool rifle.
I live on a pretty big spread in Western NC. Lots of woods and hills. There's too many deer here, and the Black Bear and Coyote population is on the rise too.
I guess my questions are:
Why is pre-safety "good"?
I don't care that much that 35 ammo is more expensive, but I figured the wide availability of 30-30 is a good idea. What makes Remington 35 a desirable round?
Thanks so much for all opinions.
Les
Hello kind folks,
I'm new here. Great board.
I've been looking for a used Marlin 336 in 30-30 for a month or so now, only because I don't own a "real" hunting rifle (Shotguns and SKs yes), and the 336 seems like a "classic". I believe classics are "classics" for a reason, and in the current political climate, maybe someday I'd be sad for not going ahead and buying a good rifle while I still can. One never knows what might end-up coming in handy. So maybe this is a "what-if" purchase.
Today I was in a pawn shop, and they had no 336s in 30-30, but did have a 336 in Remington 35. It's pre-safety, it looks pretty fine and "felt" good... and had a $230 price-tag on it. I guess that's really cheap. But I didn't buy it because it wasn't 30-30, and I'm not really thinking about hunting, I just want a cool rifle because, well, I want a cool rifle.
I live on a pretty big spread in Western NC. Lots of woods and hills. There's too many deer here, and the Black Bear and Coyote population is on the rise too.
I guess my questions are:
Why is pre-safety "good"?
I don't care that much that 35 ammo is more expensive, but I figured the wide availability of 30-30 is a good idea. What makes Remington 35 a desirable round?
Thanks so much for all opinions.
Les