18" or 20" barrel?

[blackhawk219]

I dont think I could own a rifle chambered in something with a name like that.

I agree it's a really dumb name

 

[Steve300xcw]

Split the difference OP. Round up a 38-55

 

[TimberDoodle]

Ah okay I didn't know about the straight walled cartridge requirement. the 30-30 would not work for you then.

I would consider the 360 buckhammer. I don't have any personal experience with it, but a quick google shows me the ammo can be had for around $1-$1.3/round online (ammoseek) and it has the same advantages of the 30-30 over the 444 marlin (lower recoil and cheaper ammo, and it will do the job as long as the bullet selection and placement are correct).

You're not a mind reader! I thought i had put that detail in there... I don't anticipate putting a can on the end, but get your point for sure.