I'm not overly experienced with the ends and outs of each of the rifles we've discussed here but I was pretty sure the Marlin would only use the hornadady ammo. My soninlaw has a BLR 308 that he wantes to give me at Christmas but I nipped that in the bud. Not that I don't like free but he had traded...

Well Ben T and TCB in TN, they're going for 600-700ish for used if you can find themaround here. I looked @ 1 gun show recently and there was only 2 they ranged 695- 800 (800 was belguim). I don't mind 500 ish but I may hafta do a side job to go over that. Ain't saying I won't :P but I'd preferr not...

Going to gunshow next weekend what price range should I look for? Also on the Marlin express do you think it will last market wise and what aboutthe availablity of ammo for it down the road?

I'm looking for thinking of buying a 308 lever action. Can't spend a fortune but want one, can't help myself, already have marlin 30-30 but want a 308. Any suggestions.