Chef Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 So I’m having a dilemma and I figured I’d leave it up to the forum, which gun should I use Saturday, my marlin 336 in 35rem or my Remington sps in 308win. The Remington has a better scope on it which is good because we have AR and it’s easier to count points. I will be hunting at the top of a steep hill covering a funnel in the woods. Longest shot is about 150 yards. My last two bucks have both been killed with a lever gun but the way the deer has been moving my shots may be close to the 150 from that stand. So yea what do you guys think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) I think you answered your own question my friend ...but what do i know. Edited November 14, 2019 by Bionic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I'd still go with the lever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Go with the better scope....I HATE antler restrictions !!.. It is the main reason I quit hunting PA.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) I'd go with the 308. Edited November 14, 2019 by Skillet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Love my levers. but 150 yard shot, 308 bolt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Juice Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 My vote is for the 308 because of the distance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Hoyt Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 308 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Remmy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 For the longer shot, hands down the bolt Rem 308 with the better scope. Best tool for the job at hand. And best of luck to ya sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhuntandfish Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I have the same dilemna in a way. My 94 Winchester 30/30 is hands down my sentimental favorite but where I am hunting I know the 30-06 is the better choice. Have a chance at 175 yard shots and on opening day the 06 is more of a wallop too so that deer may not go into other people's land if not a perfect hit. Days I am out in other spots the 30/30 will def get out with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 35 all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 I have the same dilemna in a way. My 94 Winchester 30/30 is hands down my sentimental favorite but where I am hunting I know the 30-06 is the better choice. Have a chance at 175 yard shots and on opening day the 06 is more of a wallop too so that deer may not go into other people's land if not a perfect hit. Days I am out in other spots the 30/30 will def get out with me. Yea I think for opening morning stand hunting I’m going to go with the 308, if I wind up still hunting later in the season I’ll take out the 35Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Another vote for the 308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike103 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I love the 35 Rem cartridge. That said the 308 would be better for long shots but should have a better scope. Picking from what you have today I would take the 35 with better glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter007 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 What happened I thought you were going to use the M1 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airedale Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) The 35 Remington is very capable of making a 150 yard killing shot as long as the rifle being used has the accuracy, sighted dead on at 100 yards with a 200 gr bullet it is only 3.5 inches low at 150. The 308 has more power and slightly flatter trajectory. Go with what you have the most confidence in. Al Edited November 14, 2019 by airedale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billdogge Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead1 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I’d go bolt action only because you can. I’m limited so I use 45/70 lever. I’ll hunt vicariously through you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thphtm Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 The one which you hit what you aimed at the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 What happened I thought you were going to use the M1 ?I will at some point I may wait till a year when I get a doe tag. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 So I sat opening morning with the 308 didn’t have any chances sat the afternoon with the 35 had deer in range but nothing I wanted to shoot.The 35 just feels so much better in my hand I will be using it the rest of the season Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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