They actually answered today and forwarded me to the voicemail of someone that is supposed to be able to help.
The lady said nobody except her works on Fridays....
I know I'm late to this party, but I had picked up a custom 1999 in 338RUM not long ago.
Now I know why they haven't returned any calls or emails trying to find date of manufacture.
It's a beautiful rifle with a stainless fluted barrel and muzzle break.
It doesn't seem to weigh too much.
The...
I've owned and successfully hunted with a 2008 308MXLR which is a pleasure to shoot and thus far, has never required a follow up shot.
Longest shot to date was 150 yards and longest walk from POI was about 15 feet.
I also have an as new 308MX with original box and paperwork that I've not shot...
I believe Marlin started producing the 308ME in 2007 and Remington the 338 in 2009.
As I understand it, the barrel droop issue was found on many but not all 2009 models.
Just found this thread while looking for something else.
My .02: I took a whitetail doe 2 seasons ago with a handloaded 150 gr ELD-X out of my Marlin 308 MXLR.
She was about 85 yards quartering away down a 40 degree slope.
Hit her behind her left shoulder.
She jumped 4' straight up, came down...
I thought I did, but if I didn't, the S/S Browning BLR 81 takedown in one of several chamberings would work great. My choices would be 300 Win Mag or WSM, 325 WSM, 358 Winchester, or 45-70 in the traditional BLR depending on the ranges shots will be taken.
I've seen 30-06, 308, 7mm mag, and 270...
That's not unreasonable and pretty much at retail. The GB one was unreasonable.
Nobody wants to lose money LOL !
As an avid lever collector, I do have a clue as to their value.
I've noticed that different rifles have different twist rates.
I use this information to determine what the heaviest bullets can be properly stabilized at typical muzzle velocities.
Then I'll select a bullet weight and type for the game I'm after.
Deer are easy. I'm a huge fan of the 150gr...
Totally understand that.
I've been known to use my credit cards when something like this comes along....
That's actually a pretty low starting price for something that rare.
I'm going to keep my eyes on it to see if anyone bids on it.
I just sold a BLR 81 S/S takedown in 22-250 for $2400.
At...
Howdy all !
New guy here !
I just had to chime in on this one.
I read some valid points and many opinions.
As an owner of mostly Marlin levers (my personal sweet spot), I also own many Savage, Browning, and Henry levers as well.
What I've learned is that nearly every one of them has the...