wanted Looking for 308 lever action - Marlin or Henry Ideally

[ck1 actual]

Want to buy a lever action 308.  Marlin or Henry would be ideal.  Not picky on color.   Not looking for limited or anything.  Just a big game wood stalk gun.  
 

Needs to be 308.  
 

Anyone looking to offload? 

[Guest]

So, all I ever remember Marlin making in a lever gun in .308 was something called 308 Marlin Express, not a regular 308 Winchester and from a quick look online, not easy to find. Browning made the BLR, a sweet lever 308 that Henry basically copied. Good luck in your hunt!

[Grayfox54]

The .308 cartridge is not compatible with the traditional tube magazine lever gun. Bad idea to have pointed bullets sitting on the primer of the round in front of it.

You need a lever gun with a box magazine. The mentioned Browning BLR  will work. Also the  Savage 99  and Winchester 1895.  All of these guns are quite expensive these days. 

Edit: Just checked and Henry does make a box magazine .308 lever gun. The Long Ranger. MSRP is $1066. 

Edited March 3, 2022 by Grayfox54

[Samiam]

Would you consider a 30-30. I’ve got a Henry side gate model I could possibly part with 

[Omega]

In what range are you looking to stay in?  As has been stated, there are a few out there but they are pricey.

[ck1 actual]

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback.  I hadn’t heard of the browning.  Good to know about that.  

The Henry is called the Lone Ranger I believe.

Price Range, as everyone mentioned, nothing is cheap rn but I’m aware of that.   The price on the Henry is fine, just can’t find any.   I’ve gut a marlin 45-70 that works great but was trying to find something in 308. 

Samiam, thanks for the offer, not sure about that caliber but I’ll consider it in my thinking.  

[FUJIMO]

Probably more than you are looking for but I have the Marlin 338 Express. Good luck with your hunt !

Fujimo

[Grayfox54]

If you're looking for a woods rifle, the classic .30-30 lever action is hard to beat. Lots of good, used Winchesters and Marlins out there. 

[Moped]

Winchester used to make the 88 that used a 4 rd box magazine, in .308. It was along the lines of a Savage 99. I understand they were very accurate, but they are rare as hens teeth. I think I’ve only seen one in the last 30 years.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/a-look-back-at-the-winchester-model-88-rifle/

[lshel]

I have the Browning BLR IN 308. VERY ACCURATR AND HARD TO FINE. HAS 4 RD BOX MAGAZINE. SEE PHOTO. NOT FOR SALE.

[Grunt67]

I would vote for the Henry. Of course, I'm prejudiced.

[ck1 actual]

Thanks for the feedback guys.  In the end, found a Henry.  

[Snaveba]

Well, be sure to post a photo once you get it in hand.