Marlin announcement from Ruger

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The new Marlin slogan "Long Live the Lever Gun" says is all. Lever guns first and foremost is what Ruger bought Marlin for. If you look at the market Henry is making a killing on traditional lever guns in a market that used to be dominated by Marlin. Ruger is looking to regain market share. Having said that, throw in the most popular sporting rifle of all time...the Model 60 and that's what you are likely to see out of Ruger/Marlin.
 
I am interested in any straight stock, synthetic, stainless carbine as long as it isn't that idiotic sure-mar, frosted, crap stainless they use on their bolt guns.
 
Ruger actually has ads out in the gunsmithing community looking for prior experience lever gun assemblers. They are taking this 110% seriously. They are pretty much making it known they WILL NOT make the same mistakes Remington made when I comes to QC. If your looking for a new Ruglin your going to get something worth it.
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BobABQ said:
That is better than what I thought was going to be their first new Marlin rifle which was a Ruger AR15 with the Marlin name stamped on it.
That would have been disappointing to some people.
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That would have been disappointing to a lot of people. Just what the world needs. Another damn AR15. Hats off to Ruger for making a 336 first. I just hope its priced at an amount that most can justify spending for a 30-30 rifle.
 
ThomasT said:
That would have been disappointing to a lot of people. Just what the world needs. Another damn AR15. Hats off to Ruger for making a 336 first. I just hope its priced at an amount that most can justify spending for a 30-30 rifle.
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That will be the next question….

Most of us can vividly recall the days, not terribly long ago, when a new 336 was $350, maybe $400 for a more tricked out version.

MSRPs have been creeping up and I think before the crazy the official price was in the $600-700 range (more for the tactical one, but used and street pricing was still less.) Of course, they’re selling today for a much higher price… but one wonders how permanent that is. I think in the 700-800 range (with higher street pricing perhaps) for a plain stainless it will seem reasonable, but any higher and a lot of guys who might otherwise have wanted a new .30-30 may likely jump on a different bandwagon instead.
 
Mosin77 said:
That will be the next question….

Most of us can vividly recall the days, not terribly long ago, when a new 336 was $350, maybe $400 for a more tricked out version.

MSRPs have been creeping up and I think before the crazy the official price was in the $600-700 range (more for the tactical one, but used and street pricing was still less.) Of course, they’re selling today for a much higher price… but one wonders how permanent that is. I think in the 700-800 range (with higher street pricing perhaps) for a plain stainless it will seem reasonable, but any higher and a lot of guys who might otherwise have wanted a new .30-30 may likely jump on a different bandwagon instead.
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In the mid 1980s I used to buy used 336 rifles for a flat $100. The one I had I bought from Whites Auto for around $150 NIB about 1980. And yes the prices are going to be higher than ever. But I bet Ruger does their best to make sure anything they bring to market is less than what Henry is selling a similar rifle for. And Ruger has always been good about keeping prices below the competition.

I bought my 1894 357 in 2002 and paid $425.00 for it then. Today it would cost $641.00 per the inflation calculator. Good luck finding a new one for that even if they were cranking out 500 per day. But a 30-30 that cost $350 in 2000 should cost $552.00 today. But I bet they are priced well above that. If Ruger could hold $600.00 for a blued 336 with decent wood (not Beech) they would bury Henry in a year. Or force Henry to find cheaper wood for their stocks. To their credit they do use nice wood.
 
Dustbowl said:
Ruger actually has ads out in the gunsmithing community looking for prior experience lever gun assemblers. They are taking this 110% seriously. They are pretty much making it known they WILL NOT make the same mistakes Remington made when I comes to QC. If your looking for a new Ruglin your going to get something worth it.
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Yeah, okay.

We've been hearing the same stuff for years and it NEVER happened at Marlin.

I like Ruger but I will NOT be one of the first guineas.

Time will tell if they are a good gun or not.
 
All this talk about lever actions, my local gun shop gets like a dozen of them a year divided between marlin and henry and they usually sit for 2 or 3 months before they move. Meanwhile walmart is selling marlin 22's by the truckload. Ruger will be very happy to have the #1 and #2 selling rifles in America contributing to the bottom line.

I'm personally hoping that ruger shakes up marlin a bit and we will see some innovation coming in the way of some new models or variations. I would like to see a more affordable magazine fed lever action like the BLR and henry long ranger. Another thing I have always wanted to see is an 1894 with a spiral magazine tube like the old remington model 14 chambered in 9mm luger and 350 legend. A 357 maximum 1894 would also be a long overdue addition but that is probably a bridge too far to hope for.
 
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What they produce for the good of the company and profit may have nothing to do with what I would want to see. My biggest desire would be a 38-55 cowboy with a long octagon barrel and Ballard rifling. 1200 would be a reasonable price if it has a great finish with colt python type bluing job.
A 454 cassule that had an easily adjustable feed ramp to shoot 460 or 45c would be a deal closer and I would have to own one.
I already own the classics so I'm not in the market for those.
 
Dustbowl said:
Ruger actually has ads out in the gunsmithing community looking for prior experience lever gun assemblers. They are taking this 110% seriously. They are pretty much making it known they WILL NOT make the same mistakes Remington made when I comes to QC. If your looking for a new Ruglin your going to get something worth it.
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This is not entirely correct. Can you show an ad where Ruger is looking for gunsmiths with prior experience with lever guns?

Because if you go to their website and click on the job, there is nothing in it about prior experience.

https://ruger.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com...-NC/Lever-Action-Assembly-Technician_R0001115

  • Lever Action Assembly Technician
    • Mayodan, NC
  • Job Description:

    Job Title: Lever Action Assembly Technician



    SUMMARY:

    Build, tune, test and inspect lever action rifles



    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
    • Build and tune timing on lever action rifles to exacting standards
    • Perform final inspection audits and hand polish assemblies
    • Maintain manufacturing processes and standards, troubleshoot issues as they arise and drive to root cause, and identify improvement areas within the process
    • Work hand-in-hand with engineering to drive changes and improvements to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are being met
    • Perform quality audits using inspection equipment




    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    Standing / walking for majority of day. Must be able to bend, stoop, pivot and walk frequently. Climbing is required.

    Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds (Max).

    Push/pull: May be up to 100 pounds.

    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.



    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, coolant and cutting oil. Will be exposed to outside temperatures of heat and cold.

    Personal protective equipment that is required includes hearing protection, gloves that are specified for the tasks being performed, and safety glasses. Must wear safety-toed shoes/boots.


    If you are a current employee, please apply via Ruger's internal site.
"Lever Action Assembly Technician" is the name of the position at Ruger and does not mean they are looking to hire gunsmiths with lever-action experience. That would be a bonus if someone with such experience applied, but I doubt many gunsmiths good at tuning lever-actions will apply for a $12 an hour job in a factory.

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/St...alaries-EI_IE1920.0,18_IL.19,26_IC1138761.htm

I was hired by Ruger to be a "CNC Operator". I had never touched a CNC machine prior. But, I had mechanical aptitude and they trained me. I was the only person on my team that had any knowledge of firearms.

Pretty sure Ruger is not going to only hire experienced gunsmiths to work on the assembly line for the Marlins.
 
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Trey Veston said:
This is not entirely correct. Can you show an ad where Ruger is looking for gunsmiths with prior experience with lever guns?

Because if you go to their website and click on the job, there is nothing in it about prior experience.

https://ruger.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com...-NC/Lever-Action-Assembly-Technician_R0001115

  • Lever Action Assembly Technician
    • Mayodan, NC
  • Job Description:

    Job Title: Lever Action Assembly Technician



    SUMMARY:

    Build, tune, test and inspect lever action rifles



    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
    • Build and tune timing on lever action rifles to exacting standards
    • Perform final inspection audits and hand polish assemblies
    • Maintain manufacturing processes and standards, troubleshoot issues as they arise and drive to root cause, and identify improvement areas within the process
    • Work hand-in-hand with engineering to drive changes and improvements to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are being met
    • Perform quality audits using inspection equipment




    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    Standing / walking for majority of day. Must be able to bend, stoop, pivot and walk frequently. Climbing is required.

    Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds (Max).

    Push/pull: May be up to 100 pounds.

    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.



    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, coolant and cutting oil. Will be exposed to outside temperatures of heat and cold.

    Personal protective equipment that is required includes hearing protection, gloves that are specified for the tasks being performed, and safety glasses. Must wear safety-toed shoes/boots.


    If you are a current employee, please apply via Ruger's internal site.
"Lever Action Assembly Technician" is the name of the position at Ruger and does not mean they are looking to hire gunsmiths with lever-action experience. That would be a bonus if someone with such experience applied, but I doubt many gunsmiths good at tuning lever-actions will apply for a $12 an hour job in a factory.

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/St...alaries-EI_IE1920.0,18_IL.19,26_IC1138761.htm

I was hired by Ruger to be a "CNC Operator". I had never touched a CNC machine prior. But, I had mechanical aptitude and they trained me. I was the only person on my team that had any knowledge of firearms.

Pretty sure Ruger is not going to only hire experienced gunsmiths to work on the assembly line for the Marlins.
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Thanks for posting , and giving a real world account . Maybe this will clear up the assumptions and rumors .
 
someguy2800 said:
All this talk about lever actions, my local gun shop gets like a dozen of them a year divided between marlin and henry and they usually sit for 2 or 3 months before they move. Meanwhile walmart is selling marlin 22's by the truckload. Ruger will be very happy to have the #1 and #2 selling rifles in America contributing to the bottom line.

I'm personally hoping that ruger shakes up marlin a bit and we will see some innovation coming in the way of some new models or variations. I would like to see a more affordable magazine fed lever action like the BLR and henry long ranger. Another thing I have always wanted to see is an 1894 with a spiral magazine tube like the old remington model 14 chambered in 9mm luger and 350 legend. A 357 maximum 1894 would also be a long overdue addition but that is probably a bridge too far to hope for.
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Dream on...no 9mm or 357 max lever guns. The max is obsolete and the 9mm won't work stacked end to end in a tube mag. There was some discussion of a lever gun in 350 L on the Marlin owners forum but someone made a persuasive argument as to why it wouldn't work. I don't recall the specifics but it made sense. I would love to see a 350L lever gun but probably never will.
 
I’d like a 39A, even if Roger investment casts and CNCs the bulk of the rifle. It wouldn’t compete with the 10/22, and they would blow Henry out of the water. Not to mention used 39As are going for stupid money.

But I understand going after the deer hunters and cowboy shooters first.
 
mac66 said:
Dream on...no 9mm or 357 max lever guns. The max is obsolete and the 9mm won't work stacked end to end in a tube mag. There was some discussion of a lever gun in 350 L on the Marlin owners forum but someone made a persuasive argument as to why it wouldn't work. I don't recall the specifics but it made sense. I would love to see a 350L lever gun but probably never will.
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If only someone had invented a way to stack pointed bullets in a tube mag 110 years ago!

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The max has had a revival because of the straight wall deer hunting states but I agree, now that the 350 legend is on the market and has been very successful, the chances of a 357 max are approximately 0.
 
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