Looking for a .30 truck gun...

Not exactly the same caliber, but I'm getting ready to buy a Henry Lever in .38/.357.....with a revolver (Ruger) in same....
Just an idea.....

 

If we're going to completely abandon the original intent of finding a .30 caliber truck gun...

 

The mini is not a tack driver once the barrel gets hot it cost a lot more than a lever action.

 

I'd run with a 30/30! If you got money a CZ 572 7.62x39. LGS has one here. Man, do I want that rifle!

 

I intend to wear the gun at work on a fairly regular basis, maybe on a single point, but ideally slung, and also use it as a GHB/riding with a buddy/woodswalk carbine kind of thing. Get something more powerful/accurate than my revolver, gain some range, maybe scare off some trouble, maybe draw some "cool factor" sales.

.30-30 is not THAT small for wearing around IN the store all day, and weight is a big factor in switching over from some of the other rifles I already have. Not really worried about reloading for it, though I have some people that reload I could talk to if time comes. Wanting something...capable...of returning fire if a robbery or something breaks out, or the law gets in a tight spot, now that I am moved into town. Seen some weird stuff go down before.

 

If I were going to buy a .38/.357, I'd buy a Marlin 1894c. A coworker of mine had a bad experience with Henry half cock notch, nothing was damaged, sent it back to company, it came back with nothing changed. Half cock would catch the hammer but pulling he trigger would still drop the hammer. Notch just would not hold sear when going from full cock down to half cock. If you get one make sure to check the half cock position.

 

"truck gun" that conjures up all kinds of images from single shot to full belt or mag fed but I like a lever also it has it's place you can load between shots slim and no protrusions in it's original configuration. I like the idea you can mate it with a pistol in 357 44 or 45

 

Forgot but a semi can jam w/ lead bullets, plugs the gas port. lever actions shoot most everything including subsonic without jamming thats a plus.

 

For "wearing at work" I'd take the lever gun over anything with a magazine and charging handle.
Slung upside down and behind your arm it will go unnoticed by any casual observer.
Aimed fire will always stop a fight faster than volumes of unaimed fire, and is easier on the real estate.
The old lever gun has advantages here as well, being powerful enough to stop a threat through a wall, and able to fire over cover without much exposure since it has no protruding magazine.
Sure, it's manually reloaded. This becomes nearly instinctive with practice, and I've seen no difference in speed between a pistol caliber lever gun and a .22 semi-auto, making aimed shots on clay targets at 30 yards. Rifle calibers will slow down the rate of fire just a bit, but will give far greater energy at longer ranges.

 

What you see is how it was bought, white arrow and all.

AS happens, the rifle is a SAVAGE 340, not a SEARS as I thought. no serial number so made before the gun laws of the 68 fiasco.
Of course it was also sold under the SEARS Logo but it had a different model number.
Yes I know the date from a stamp on the receiver.
Came drilled and tapped for a receiver sight.
Shoots good with the installed sights.
4 round clip.
16 inch barrel.
Sling swivels.

 

Mossberg MVP in 308 takes ar10 mags

 

That little Savage is sweet!

 

That Looks just like the one I have. Mine has a weaver scope base. Don't remember what scope it has.

 

Now understand I do not have this carbine, but It would fit the general needs you suggest.
Price is right as is the weight.
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Got one like that too. Mine is a bit newer

 

Had first hand experience with Hi Points before, would honestly prefer a spear. Haha. 10mm is nice though.

 

I have had Spanish FR-8 Carbines in 7.62 with a Mauser action... excellent truck guns...

 

Is #22 a rolling block? What caliber?