Gun guys: Marlin vs Rossi

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I am in the market for a lever action 30/30. I have shot the marlin ($469) and liked it just fine, but the Rossi Rio Grande is on sale at bass pro for $399, usually around $599.

Anyone own a Rossi? I don't want to risk it if I have no insight, but it is a hell of a price drop so I want to at least ask you guys.







"Not that whore Janice Rossi"

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If it's a Marlin 336 you're talking about and is only $70 more, I'd go with the Marlin.

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Right on, thanks Pat.

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Try to find a used Marlin with the JM stamp before buying a new one. Can't help with the Rossi because I know little about them. But the new Marlins aren't quite up to the quality of the ones prior to the Remington acquisition. Phone Post 3.0

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Boxerdog - Try to find a used Marlin with the JM stamp before buying a new one. Can't help with the Rossi because I know little about them. But the new Marlins aren't quite up to the quality of the ones prior to the Remington acquisition. Phone Post 3.0
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How long ago was the remington deal? Only one I have shot is from the 70s/80s and shoots great Phone Post 3.0

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I LOVE my marlin 45-70 pre Remington with home loads. But I also have a Rossi 454cassull and a ranch hand in .44 mag that are both very fun to shoot Phone Post 3.0

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I love my Marlin 30/30, and have never talked to anyone who doesn't agree. Also never heard anything bad about Rossi, but I've never tried their 30/30. Phone Post 3.0

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I have a little Rossi breach loading single shot that I bought for my daughter. All I can say is it's really nice. Well made, accurate and looks good. It's this one...

http://www.rossiusa.com/images/imagesMain/S411220BS.jpg

Never owned a Marlin. Phone Post 3.0

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awilson82 -
Boxerdog - Try to find a used Marlin with the JM stamp before buying a new one. Can't help with the Rossi because I know little about them. But the new Marlins aren't quite up to the quality of the ones prior to the Remington acquisition. Phone Post 3.0
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What these people said. 

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I have a marlin 35 and a Winchester 30-30, I've never owned a Rossi. I've never had any issues with either gun. Phone Post 3.0

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ShanTheMan - How long ago was the remington deal? Only one I have shot is from the 70s/80s and shoots great Phone Post 3.0
The acquisition was around 2006-2008. Lots of great used ones. You will know by the stamp "JM" on the barrel. Remlin has addressed the issues but I would still go with the older used model.

Just take a cheap light and be sure to inspect the bore. Cabelas sells bore lights at a reasonable price. Also go over the gun and see if it has an acceptable amount of wear and tear. Phone Post 3.0

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