I am looking for a shorter range brush rifle for New England whitetail primarily. My father had a Marlin 336 in .30-30, and shot his first deer with it. It was the first centerfire rifle I shot (back in the day and place when I could walk out the back door and shoot a centerfire rifle), so there is a bit of nostalgia involved in the choice.
.35 Rem ammo can be found, but is not as available or varied in offerings as .30-30.
Kittery Trading Post has a few used pre-safety 336s for sale - I am hoping to check them out next week. Yes, these are lever action.
