Originally Posted by TnBigBore
With all the nice used Marlin 44 and 357 rifles out there that are even handier, I don't see the need to buy one.


Need doesn't have much to do with the purchase of a second rifle. They do a few things better than lever guns, and visa versa.

The SS version is better in wet weather.

On assumption one hits the target with the first shot, I'm at a loss to see the superiority of a lever gun and I own several of the latter.

The 77/44 is lighter than the Marlin and probably more accurate if loaded properly.

You won't feel guilty if you turn your Ruger around and paddle the canoe with it.

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I am..........disturbed.

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