Puma or Marlin levergun?

[trackaddict88]

I'm going to get a 44 mag levergun in stainless. Which is stronger, the Puma or the Marlin? Build quality or other things which should influence me?

 

[ECVMatt]

I am an Marlin fanatic, so I am going to say Marlin...

Here's why:

Marlins are much simpler to disassemble for cleaning and repair. They are a very simple actions with minimal parts. It is solid topped and side eject. They have a good support for after market parts, sight, etc and they are made in the USA.

In all fairness to the Puma, it is a solid rifle. The 92 action is solid and it looks like the new Pumas are being build in Italy. I did not see a SS version on their website, but that doesn't mean they don't offer one. The price seems pretty high, but I have not looked at the 92's for sometime.

I would pick the Marlin, but I would suggest going to a good gunshop, handling both and picking the one that fits you the best.

Good Luck,

Matt

 

[trackaddict88]

Thanks, Matt. Just have to find both locally.

 

[TimT]

Marlins are exceptionally strong as mentioned easy or quite simple to take apart and do a thorough clean. I've owned a few and now none. If I was serious in buying another levergun for a handgun cartridge that is I would lean toward the Puma in the .454 Casull...have the dies,brass,bullets etc all ready.... the Puma carries a rep that gives it leeway for strength for the high pressure round.

It is a different levergun apart from the Win. Sav. Browning, Marlins but those that I shared this with have either owned one or many and have stated they like them greater than the others. mmmmmmmh

Either way they will suffice just fine, handling characteristics to some mean quite abit. The Puma is a slim little thing built for stout and is supposedly quite quick and handy.

I am leaning that way myself if I can get other projects out of the way.

Good luck in your decision making and let us know what you chose.

 

[22/22mag]

My Puma .44mag very slick to lever, looks like a Winchester rifle
I mounted side scope on it handy litte rifle.

Marlin 336 30-30 not as easy to lever (brand new) little heaver
pre-drilled for scope a solid gun.

My next lever will be a Marlin only because its all-ready set up for a scope.

like them both.

 

[BMW2]

Stainless Marlin .44's are tough to find. None of the local shops I talked to could get one from their suppliers, including Sportsman's Warehouse. I'm not sure Marlin makes them all the time, they may only do runs of them every so often. If you see one, grab it.

 

[chas57]

44 puma with side mount scope

I have a puma 44 lever action with a side mount scope. Does anyone have a
problem when they eject the shell it hits the top of the scope and falls back into the action. thanks

 

[22/22mag]

chas57 I have had no problems with the side mounted scope its to the left of ejection port.

 

[easyrider604]

Puma or Marlin levergun? I'm going to get a 44 mag levergun in stainless. Which is stronger, the Puma or the Marlin? Build quality or other things which should influence me?

Strength wise, both are well suited to the 44 magnum, IMO. Anything larger, my vote goes to the Marlin. I've seen posts that said the 454 Casull was a little too much cartridge for the design.

For plinking and range use, the Puma's slick action is sweeter box-stock (can even be made slicker), but the top ejection port can allow debris/snow to get into the action if used in the bush.

I'm a 357 magnum fan and chose Marlin, although I will spring for a Puma 357 in stainless if a good deal pops up.