I am big fan of the Lever Action rifles for quite a Long time now. Now i want to get one for target and fun Shooting and also as an self defense carbine.
My favourites ar the Marlin 336 in 30-30 winchester or the Henry Big Boy in 357 mag.
In my humble opinion the Henry rifle would be the better choice, because 357 mag is cheaper to buy, at least here in Austria, and the 30-30 could be also way to much for indoor sd Scenario.
The only Problem with the 357 mag, is that decent sd Ammo is hard to find in m home Country.
Most the ammo i found so far is FMJ ammo, not the best choice for sd for self defense, and some 158 grain soft Points from magtech and the first defense ammo also from magtech.
It would no Problem though to order oder rounds from Major US and European Ammo makers.
what rounds in 357 mag would work the best from an 357 mag carbine? What do you think?
And what do you think about about th idea of an Lever Action self defense rifle in the first place? Would be great to hear some thoughts.
PS: Some of you will probably recommend an ar type rilfe as an sd rifle, and although These rifles are available here in Austria, they are over my Budget now, so i have to find some cheap alternatives. But in the future i am also interested in getting a an Ar type rifle, the Oberland Arms Oa 15 would be my favourite.
Thanks for the help in advance.
greetings from Austria
My favourites ar the Marlin 336 in 30-30 winchester or the Henry Big Boy in 357 mag.
In my humble opinion the Henry rifle would be the better choice, because 357 mag is cheaper to buy, at least here in Austria, and the 30-30 could be also way to much for indoor sd Scenario.
The only Problem with the 357 mag, is that decent sd Ammo is hard to find in m home Country.
Most the ammo i found so far is FMJ ammo, not the best choice for sd for self defense, and some 158 grain soft Points from magtech and the first defense ammo also from magtech.
It would no Problem though to order oder rounds from Major US and European Ammo makers.
what rounds in 357 mag would work the best from an 357 mag carbine? What do you think?
And what do you think about about th idea of an Lever Action self defense rifle in the first place? Would be great to hear some thoughts.
PS: Some of you will probably recommend an ar type rilfe as an sd rifle, and although These rifles are available here in Austria, they are over my Budget now, so i have to find some cheap alternatives. But in the future i am also interested in getting a an Ar type rifle, the Oberland Arms Oa 15 would be my favourite.
Thanks for the help in advance.
greetings from Austria