336 vs 1894

[flounderjig]

I have two levers, both Marlins, one in 30-30 and the other in .357. I am a poor man who wants a trade musket badly. All my shots are under 100 yds with iron sights. Should I keep, which gun? So far I have taken a nice little 6 point and a good size hog with the .357. Just target shoot the 30-30 with pretty much the same accuracy.

[horsesoldier03]

You can look at it several different ways. The 30-30 is more powerful in case you ever need a bit more power in a cartridge, the .357 is more handy and is definately a nice gun to have. Apparently it is your intent to use the funds towards the purchase of the trade musket, the 30-30 might get you $300 towards your goal while the .357 should get you $450-500.

With the current political situation, I would hesitate to get rid of any gun they will all gain in value and may prove to one day be irreplaceable. Also, my experiances have proven that no matter which gun I sold to fund a new purchase, I always regretted it later. I definately favor keeping the .357 because of their versatility and ease of reloading it is truely a utility rifle at its best and capable of hunting deer sized game as well as an excellent defense weapon.

When you consider the 30-30 will only bring you in $300 for your new purchase, my vote is to keep them both and save a few months longer so you can buy what you want.

[n2t]

I say keep the .357. Wonderfull guns, tons of use and the fact is, you can most likely find a ton of 30-30s for sale but finding used .357s seems to be hard or at least harder, and you'll pay more for it.

[Hobie]

You can look at it several different ways. The 30-30 is more powerful in case you ever need a bit more power in a cartridge, the .357 is more handy and is definately a nice gun to have. Apparently it is your intent to use the funds towards the purchase of the trade musket, the 30-30 might get you $300 towards your goal while the .357 should get you $450-500.

With the current political situation, I would hesitate to get rid of any gun they will all gain in value and may prove to one day be irreplaceable. Also, my experiances have proven that no matter which gun I sold to fund a new purchase, I always regretted it later. I definately favor keeping the .357 because of their versatility and ease of reloading it is truely a utility rifle at its best and capable of hunting deer sized game as well as an excellent defense weapon.

When you consider the 30-30 will only bring you in $300 for your new purchase, my vote is to keep them both and save a few months longer so you can buy what you want.

After some consideration I agree with this view.

Look at what you'll spend for the trade musket, the amount you'll get for either rifle will be less than a third of the cost of what you want. Unfortunately you might not be able to replace either gun. Both guns use ammunition which has been relatively easy to find and this will likely continue. I think that is a big plus, it might be a bigger plus.

[nemhed]

If you absolutely have to get rid of one of them, then I agree with the above posters; keep the .357, for all the reasons mentioned. My 357 Marlin would be the last gun I'd ever get rid of. And sadly, as the others have said, you will get the most money for the 357, but even that may only pay for part of your new purchase. I would advise patience, save up your money, and keep both rifles. Of course, I have my own problems with the first two.

[flounderjig]

I will go with keep them both, work overtime and get the trade musket. Thanks for all your replies, again.

[Streetstar]

I will go with keep them both, work overtime and get the trade musket. Thanks for all your replies, again.

Thumbs up !

[L_Kilkenny]

This topic is just in time for some crazy thoughts I've had going thru my head. I'm in the market for a stainless .357 and have "most" of the money. I keep think about trading/selling off my Win94AE for the rest of the money.

Reason's for:
1) The Winchester isn't as accurate as I'd like. Best I've been able to do so far is 3" at 100 yards with handloads. And it goes down from there as the barrel warms. I'm sure it can do better but it's gonna be a challenge.

2) I don't think the Winchester will hardly ever get shot when I acquire a .357.

3) Ease of reloading and one less cartridge I will have to reload. Already reload .357 also.

Reason's against:
1) Trades hardly ever work out in the buyers favor. Selling it will likely bring a better price but it's not as easy as a trade.

2) Can't have too many guns even if they are rarely shot. As already stated, the value isn't gonna go down.

3) I told myself a couple years ago I was gonna stop trading guns. Most of the times there has been a twinge of remorse after doing such things and it's a feeling I've had too many times already. I tell myself if I can't afford to buy the other gun outright I'll just have to do without.

None of this will likely be of any help to anyone else. It's a choice we all have to make on our own. But at least it will let others know that they aren't alone! But no way would I keep a 336 and sell off a .357 1894.

Flounderjig, I think you're making a wise move myself.

LK

[bcp]

Skip lunch, movies, etc. for a while.

Bruce

[shooter]

Guns are too hard to come by, for me at least. I vowed recently to never get rid of another gun. I have regretted it every time with the exception of 2 guns. Right now I'm taking my lunch to work everyday, not eating out for dinner, etc. so I can have more money for my guns. It just takes dedication. Thumbs up for deciding to keep both and save for the other one you want. Good choice IMO.

[pokey]

I will go with keep them both, work overtime and get the trade musket. Thanks for all your replies, again.

ahh, you chose well, grasshopper.


not so bad, in kit form.

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_in ... cts_id=899

[oic0]

As I sit here staring at a half empty jar of peanut butter and a loaf of bread on my desk... realizing how much I am starting to hate peanut butter and would kill for some fast food with meat in it... I still have to agree with the others.

Keep both and save money by cutting back in the non-important parts of life. Like food and clothes I will end up thinner and I'm already married so who needs fancy clothes. Besides women like a thin man in t-shirt and jeans over a heavier man in fancy clothes anyway.

In 30 years when your food isn't even poo fertilizing plants anymore but your guns are worth as much as or more than you paid for them, youll be thankful.

[O.S.O.K.]

I may suggest that you may have something laying around - in the garage, attic, etc. that could fetch you the needed funds - or several somethings. Take a look and then go check ebay out to see what they are selling for. You may be pleasantly surprised...

[Sarge]

I have used the 30-30 with round-ball loads on small game and pests, and with 150 grain WW factory loads, it is fully up to swatting deer out to 235 yards. For me there would be no contest; the 30-30 would keep its place in the stable.

[tman]

keep them both. go to a box store and price ammo. your more likely to find 30-30's and 38-357 cheap at gun shows, flea markets etc. two extremely versatile, flexable cartridges if you reload. anymore, this is the direction i go. i like to shoot alot ,but i'm poor.