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September 2007

Marlin’s 308MX Beats the New Browning Takedown BLR Gun

Marlin’s new .308 MX cartridge is a great ﬁt for a lever action. The Browning Takedown riﬂe in .308 is also a good choice, but the Marlin had better accuracy, a better trigger, and cost less.

Lever-action rifles have stood the test of time, being as viable today as they were in the 1860s. They’ve been chambered for nearly every pistol round, and for rifle (and shotgun!) cartridges up to the potent .450 Alaskan and others of even more power. We take a look here at two new offerings in highly practical calibers, both with interesting features and high overall usefulness. The two rifles are Marlin’s .308 MX ($590) and Browning’s takedown BLR in .308 Winchester ($832). …

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Marlin’s 308MX Beats the New Browning Takedown BLR Gun

Marlin’s new .308 MX cartridge is a great ﬁt for a lever action. The Browning Takedown riﬂe in .308 is also a good choice, but the Marlin had better accuracy, a better trigger, and cost less.