what would fill the hole best?

[XLT]

OK... I sold a couple of firearms I wasn't using... so I have a little money to recycle into the "herd"

Been looking at 1)Marlin 336 2) Delton Parts kit build on an AR-15

This is what I have

2 AK
2 SKS (m59 and m59/66)
1 10/22
2 12 gauge (one pump, one o/u)
1 9mm subcompact
1 .38 spcl snubbie
1 .22/.22wmr revolver
1 30.06 (Marlin XL7)

Marlin 336 I think would make a good pig gun, as well as a shorter range deer gun (when I am hunting South Texas, instead of West)

AR-15 is obviously cool, don't have one, maybe a coyote gun.

Anyone see any FUNCTIONAL holes in my selection that I might want to address? i.e.-home/self defense, hunting etc.

 

[rottieman33]

Grizzly Big Bore 50BMG
http://www.largrizzly.com/web/guest/bigboar

 

[imp]

I love marlin lever actions, but you do already have 5 .30 cal. rifles....so how about one in .45/70?

 

[XLT]

yeah... had to expect that...

 

[XLT]

sorry imp, that was directed to the wise guy who suggested a .50 BMG...

You're right, I should look at in a different caliber than the 336 is available..

 

[rottieman33]

Friend got a Marlin 45/70 its a nice gun. and if i remember right it can also shoot .444 and another caliber and but can't remember

 

[XLT]

yeah, I'm likin' the sound of that

have to look around

 

[BusGunner007]

You're missing a large-caliber revolver for a hunting sidearm.

.44 or larger.

Well thought out herd you have there.

 

[XLT]

yeah... that's true... although I've never had to use a sidearm while hunting. Of course, everyone NEEDS a big revolver... I can see that

The "herd" is looking a little lighter these days... it seems guns are like cows... if you can't afford to feed them, you gotta start selling them...

But, I don't feel under equipped for anything I have done so far, so that is good...

 

[lefteyedom]

If you want a lever action then a Marlin Guide gun in 45/70 would cover pigs, black bear, and deer.

The "hole" I see is in the elk, moose, and bigger and the long range antelope deer department.

Deer, antelope... 257 Weatherby

Elk, Moose and larger... 338 win mag

 

[jackpine]

spose you could use that 223 for vermin and those skinny southern deer

 

[Jim243]

If you ride a lot I would suggest the Marlin 336C with a scabord. But I see you live in TX and don't have a 1911. You sure your a Texan?

You could get into cowboy action shooting so a 45 LC could be a choice too.

Jim

 

[XLT]

Yes, born and bred... had a 1911, didn't like it

(that may be sacrilege on this board, I know)

 

[Jim243]

No not here on this forum, not sure in El Paso?

I own one just because I own one, not a big fan either. My favorite is a FNP-40. See you don't have a 40 either. But my all time looker is a Taurus PT-92 I use it for IDPA matches.

Jim

 

[loverme85]

id say .338 win mag as suggested above

 

[Quentin2]

Yeah, the holes seem to be in sidearms, though not having a 336 and AR-15 are huge too. Don't like the 1911? Sacrilege! And where are the Hi-Power and .357?

 

[M.O.A.]

i would say i didnt see a mag. in ur herd so i would pick something like 7mm 300win. 338win 8mm 350rem 375h&h 416rem mag


for me it would be the 7mm mag to start with then work ur way up

 

[Skans]

How about a good .308 battle rifle (FAL, M1A, or HK/PTR-91)
Also, I notice you don't have a .45acp pistol - not a bad idea to have one of those.

 

[Jim Watson]

Friend got a Marlin 45/70 its a nice gun. and if i remember right it can also shoot .444 and another caliber and but can't remember

Uh, no, that is just NO!

 

[BoomieMCT]

Looks to me like you have a gun for every purpose. I'd use the money on optics and/or ammo!