brickboy240
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I have Marlin 1894s in 44 mag and 357 and love them both. Accurate, handy, reliable and very fun to shoot. The great thing is that you can load them light, with cowboy loads for plinking and not even need hearing protection or load them really hot and go hunting. I would guess that either caliber loaded with Hydra-Shoks or Silvertips would make a great home defense round.
If the 250gr 44 mag load can stop a 200+ pound feral hog, it ought to put down an intruder with gusto. The 44 mag out of some revolvers is a real handfull, but out of a rifle, it is very controllable. The 44 Special hollowpoints also make great short range varmint rounds.
No, these are not bear or large deer guns or to be used for long distance shooting, but for 100yds or less, they're perfect. I think they make more sense for home defense than any AR variant. They're simpler and not as clunky or have extrenal magazines to fool with and are not nearly as noisy as the 223 round. The lower penetration might be a plus if you live near others, too. Glaser and Magsafe make great 357 and 44 mag home defense loads that will not go through many walls and take out the neighbors or your kids...something to think about. You can also buy a Marlin 1894 and a couple of cases of 357 or 44 mag ammo for what you'd pay for a decent AR rifle.
These Malrin lever-rifles are very stoutly made and will last you a long time. There are provisions for scopes or peep sights, if you want. I really think they have alot going for them. Choose whatever caliber you want and be happy. I really love th Marlin lever actions and carry one on our family ranch most of the time.
- Brickboy240
If the 250gr 44 mag load can stop a 200+ pound feral hog, it ought to put down an intruder with gusto. The 44 mag out of some revolvers is a real handfull, but out of a rifle, it is very controllable. The 44 Special hollowpoints also make great short range varmint rounds.
No, these are not bear or large deer guns or to be used for long distance shooting, but for 100yds or less, they're perfect. I think they make more sense for home defense than any AR variant. They're simpler and not as clunky or have extrenal magazines to fool with and are not nearly as noisy as the 223 round. The lower penetration might be a plus if you live near others, too. Glaser and Magsafe make great 357 and 44 mag home defense loads that will not go through many walls and take out the neighbors or your kids...something to think about. You can also buy a Marlin 1894 and a couple of cases of 357 or 44 mag ammo for what you'd pay for a decent AR rifle.
These Malrin lever-rifles are very stoutly made and will last you a long time. There are provisions for scopes or peep sights, if you want. I really think they have alot going for them. Choose whatever caliber you want and be happy. I really love th Marlin lever actions and carry one on our family ranch most of the time.
- Brickboy240