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<blockquote data-quote="Mike 338" data-source="post: 720989" data-attributes="member: 41338"><p>Hmmm, hunting from a stand doesn't imply covering long miles of difficult steep terrain where lugging a heavy rifle will be to much so the weight of your Savage isn't a deal breaker. Your scope is fine but you will probably keep it on 3 or 4X and won't need more than 7 or 9X. The extra power on the scope is good for target shooting and that's always fun. Having said that, I like lever guns very much and they carry better than just about anything else. The new Hornady FTX bullets provide a good BC for the longer shots and can be used in a tubular magazine. </p><p></p><p>Something in lever gun you might consider is the 308 Marlin Express. The concept is very good and some of the factory rifles have performed very well but for now, Marlin isn't making them or many of their other lever action rifles. This is actually a blessing because of the huge amount of defective lever guns they flooded the market with. It's possible they will get it sorted out but to date, Remington/Marlin has a very tarnished reputation. Poke around on the internet and you'll see what I mean. There's a library full of dissatisfied customers. The 30/30 has probably put more deer in the freezer than anything else. </p><p></p><p>If it was me, I'd keep using what I have and wait and see if anyone offers a lever action in the 308 Marlin Express. If you buy a Marlin, save you receipt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike 338, post: 720989, member: 41338"] Hmmm, hunting from a stand doesn't imply covering long miles of difficult steep terrain where lugging a heavy rifle will be to much so the weight of your Savage isn't a deal breaker. Your scope is fine but you will probably keep it on 3 or 4X and won't need more than 7 or 9X. The extra power on the scope is good for target shooting and that's always fun. Having said that, I like lever guns very much and they carry better than just about anything else. The new Hornady FTX bullets provide a good BC for the longer shots and can be used in a tubular magazine. Something in lever gun you might consider is the 308 Marlin Express. The concept is very good and some of the factory rifles have performed very well but for now, Marlin isn't making them or many of their other lever action rifles. This is actually a blessing because of the huge amount of defective lever guns they flooded the market with. It's possible they will get it sorted out but to date, Remington/Marlin has a very tarnished reputation. Poke around on the internet and you'll see what I mean. There's a library full of dissatisfied customers. The 30/30 has probably put more deer in the freezer than anything else. If it was me, I'd keep using what I have and wait and see if anyone offers a lever action in the 308 Marlin Express. If you buy a Marlin, save you receipt. [/QUOTE]
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