Marlin vs. Winchester .357 or .44

[orangeninja]

I don't know now...my dad has a .357 lever....and he intends to boar hunt with it. Maybe I'll back him up with a Remi 870 and a tube full -o- slugs.

Then again, I think a well placed .357 should "git-er done".

 

[Cosmoline]

Maybe with the 200 grain hardcast bear slugs. They've got very good sectional density for a handgun.

 

[spooney]

I would go with the Winchester, I've never had a problem out of mine and I have shot it extensively. It requires you to really work the lever with a lot of force but if you do that then you have no problems. It's also a little more trim and lightweight than the Marlin something I definatly prefer. Basically just buy the one you feel more comfortable pointing. I never was comfortable with the Marlin, I think it was the pistol grip as opposed to the straight wrist that is the difference for me.