Have always wanted a lever action, but have used my Ruger .44 Carbine for these hunts. Short, easyto cary around in tight brush, easy to shoulder, dependable. Mine was made in 1976, commemorates our Bicentennial on the barrel...kinda neat.
Weird, my father in law has the same gun, same year.
Yep... Mine is chambered in .35REM and was my very first firearm given to me on my 13th birthday by my Dad.Marlin 336
I have a Ruger .44 auto carbine that seems made for brush and heavy woods. It has very effectively supplied deer through the years since I bought it in the 70s.
+1300 black out carbine AR. Light, accurate, dependable and I'm very comfortable with it.