What's the best pump action 32-20?

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What's the best pump action 32-20?

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The Lightning thread has me wanting a 32-20 pump.
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Re: What's the best pump action 32-20?

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Lightnings are operationally problematic for me - IMHO, I'd rather have a Remington Model 25 in .32-20, which additionally have better (also IMO) accessory peep sight or carry handle options.



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Re: What's the best pump action 32-20?

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The Marlin 27 and Rem 25 are both light weight and slick little rifles. I have both and they may be an option. I did look a very nice Colt 32 at a show once and it was a very nice rifle also. I would buy on price and condition for value down the road.
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Re: What's the best pump action 32-20?

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The Rem 25. I don't think there's really any question about that. It would be worth the money to find (if it didn't already have one) an original peep sight for it.
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Re: What's the best pump action 32-20?

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There is no finer 32-20 slide action than the Model 25. I may love Marlin levers, but Remington made a much better centerfire slide action than any other manufacturer.
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Re: What's the best pump action 32-20?

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Marbles still makes a tang sight for the Marlin 27 so you may keep that in mind. I got lucky on my Rem 25 as it has a original Lyman tang/receiver sight.
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Re: What's the best pump action 32-20?

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The Marlins seem to be easier to find in 32-20 than the Remington's .
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