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Crazy gun prices but there are deals
Sam06
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I think everyone is going gaga over fighting guns but over looking stuff that would work in a pinch.
I was looking at Remington 742's they are going for good prices. If I wanted a gun to defend the house, that would do in a pinch. A 742 in 30-06 would work wonders on some antifa creep. Load it with 150gr soft point and put them COM nobody is getting up from that and its not a "Scary" black gun.
Or how about a Marlin 30-30?
Even a Remington 760 in 30-06?
All these are viable HD guns.
Yes you may have some over penetration but in the end the bad guy would be toes up. Against a car or if the guy was behind cover a 30-06 is the bomb for rooting out dirt bags.
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Last I saw Rems and Marlins are both through the roof right now, probably due to them being closed since last August.
KenK/84Bravo "Probably a Win 94 or Marlin 336 in .30 .30. The Original Assault rifle." I've got both of those, except the 94 is in 44Mag to match up with my SBHs... Had one in 30-30 years ago, but lost it to a pawn shop in my wayward youth... Love me some lever guys.
I would prefer the marlin over the 94 but lets be honest, for inside the house, home defense, at close range, I doubt you could tell the difference!! Without looking up the ballistics for a 30-30 at close range I'm 100% sure it would be better than an AR.
That isn't even mentioning comparing bullet diameter and bullet weight!
may be a bit more cost upfront, but the 357 lever action is comparable ballistically to the 30-30 but holds 10-12 rounds, lot more than the 30-30....
With just the sights that come on my lever gun, anything out at 100 yards plus is reasonably safe. I would never hunt with a 30-30 and iron sights. I think it is my responsibility as a hunter to provide a lights out kill. Scoped is a whole different ball game.
But since we are talking a home defense scenario those iron sights are wonderful at 50 feet!!😁
Look at Savage 340's. Yep they are bolt guns but in 30 WCF they will kick butt.
I have one with a receiver sight and it is a very good rifle.
I think a Remington 760 pump rifle in 30-06 would be a great all around gun, home defense, hunting whatever you need.
Savage made a rifle called the 170 in 30-30 another pump gun, it would be a great HD gun.