Opinions on Marlin 1894 SBL vs Henry Carbine

[eyedoc]

Looking to get a short lever action .44 mag. Choosing between Henry Big Boy steel carbine and Marlin 1894 sbl. Any opinions between the two?

[2Lazy2P]

I prefer the Marlin

[WhiplashTX]

If your not going to scope it I prefer the Rossi 1892 replica.

[xman59]

marlin, not a remlin anyday,,,,,, someone has a pre safety 1894 on here now,, but he is a bit high on the price for an average condition rifle

[JLivi1224]

Love my marlin.

[ABroussard]

marlin, not a remlin anyday,,,,,, someone has a pre safety 1894 on here now,, but he is a bit high on the price for an average condition rifle

The remlins have gotten a lot better though. I just picked up a new 336 and I was impressed compared to the earlier ones. Granted, its not the same as the old marlins but I cant find a single flaw.

[TacticalCowboy]

Marlin or Winchester.. something about the loading system on the henry doesn’t seem right for a centerfire.

[xman59]

The remlins have gotten a lot better though. I just picked up a new 336 and I was impressed compared to the earlier ones. Granted, its not the same as the old marlins but I cant find a single flaw.

i have heard from multiple sources they have gotten better,, from what i could see they needed too,,, i have been fortunate enough to have had a few real marlins all pre safety,,, wish i had kept them but things happen over time,,,

[eyedoc]

Thanks, I’m leaning toward the Marlin, but not sure the SBL is readily available yet. One of my concerns was whether the higher end marlin would have any fit and finish issues. Some 336’s I’ve seen on the shelf have looked pretty bad.

[TxAg]

Don't buy a remlin. Henry all the way if buying new.

[Palehorse]

I have a JM Marlin pre-safety 1894 in .357 and love it. Looked at the Henrys and almost bought one before I found this Marlin. One definant advantage to the Henry is the ability to unload the rifle without cycling the shells through the action. Shucking the shells through my Marlin at the end of the day to unload chews up the bullet tips after a few times.

[Voodoo]

Goodluck finding the Marlin SBL

[JaxonRiley1102]

Goodluck finding the Marlin SBL

I’m looking at this same model, so they even make them anymore??


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[Bayouboy]

Why not a Henry? For all of you saying..... Marlin over Henry. Why? Have you owned or shot them? I have owned and shot Henry, Marlin, and Winchester lever actions. Never an issue with Henry's. \Maybe I missed something.

[JaxonRiley1102]

Why not a Henry? For all of you saying..... Marlin over Henry. Why? Have you owned or shot them? I have owned and shot Henry, Marlin, and Winchester lever actions. Never an issue with Henry's. \Maybe I missed something.

I love the look of the big loop and just the whole set up, I’ve shot them all but I just wanna try something new?


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