Marlin 336 stainless Trapper 16" found

Thanks for the head's up. I'll drop by Tuesday when they open an check it out.

You're "not into 30-30"? How does that work?

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gotta agree with Bikemutt. I'm not "into" it either, although I do enjoy a good levergun as much as the next guy.

Not sure why I really don't get it. Used to own a Marlin 336, and wish I still had it. Had several good opportunities to get Winchesters and Marlins since then. Put several levers back on the shelf when I found out that they're 30-30s. But I love my .22 and 357 levers and my 44 mag leverguns.

Maybe it's cause I simply dig pistol calibers?

oh snap pick that up.

And bikemutt, if you ever decide to let that 357 go call me. That is my unicorn gun. I'm making do with a beautifully restocked 1894c, but I want that laminate/stainless version.

Yet again another head's up but I'm afraid $800 is outside my gun budget. I got this thing abut eating I have to deal with.

You may want to consider reloading. It's not only cheaper than buying ammo, it's another hobby. I just returned from Three Forks Ammo & Reloading in Cle Elum and snagged their last pound of IMR SR7625. Apparently, they received a shipment of IMR powders but I failed to check in with them and did not know they had anything I use. I could have loaded up (pardon the pun) on various pistol powders if I was paying attention. I've been lucky finding powders at Pinto's, Three Forks and Sportsman's Warehouse in Federal Way.

By the way, I have Marlin 336's in 32 Win, 35 Rem and one of very few made in 356 Win., the "336ER". I also have a Winchester pre-'64 in 32 Win but I much prefer the Marlins.

Thanks for the head's up. I'll drop by Tuesday when they open an check it out.

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Well, it was as advertised, sweet!

I also don't understand the comment that .30-30 ammo is harder to find than .308. I live in the area... .30-30 is everywhere. I could list the shops that have it, but that's probably not a good idea here in the forum. I just saw probably 10 boxes of it at a local gun shop near where I work!

$800. Is Avery good price for that rifle.

What I'm told is 30-30 is easier to find around hunting season,

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The shelves will stacked to the ceiling just before hunting season. More deer have been taken with a 30-30 and a basic lever action than anything other rifle, so it's said. Many years ago during my hunting days, I was up in the Cascades surrounded by trees, trees and more trees until I finally realized that a long shot would be 100 feet, not yards. I was hauling a 30-06 that could launch a bullet into low earth orbit, that's when I decided a smaller rifle was more appropriate and opted for the Marlin 336ER in 356 Winchester. I opted for this caliber over a 30-30 as I thought the fat 35 caliber bullet made a better woods gun.

As far as rifle plinking rounds, I'm having great fun with a Rossi 92 in 357Magnum and 38 +p's.

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The shelves will stacked to the ceiling just before hunting season. More deer have been taken with a 30-30 and a basic lever action than anything other rifle, so it's said. Many years ago during my hunting days, I was up in the Cascades surrounded by trees, trees and more trees until I finally realized that a long shot would be 100 feet, not yards. I was hauling a 30-06 that could launch a bullet into low earth orbit, that's when I decided a smaller rifle was more appropriate and opted for the Marlin 336ER in 356 Winchester. I opted for this caliber over a 30-30 as I thought the fat 35 caliber bullet made a better woods gun.

As far as rifle plinking rounds, I'm having great fun with a Rossi 92 in 357Magnum and 38 +p's.

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I think the more deer taken with 30-30 round used to be true 30+ years ago,
but not anymore.
Here in the south, one rarely sees anyone hunting with a 30-30 anymore.
What you do see are bolt action rifles with scopes in 30-06, 308, 243, etc.

I'm not a hunter anymore so I don't know what the trend is these days but I think you are spot on. At a local range, all I see are these big deal plastic rifles. I was at the range with my Winchester 1894 and had two young guys ask me what I was shooting. I don't think they ever saw a lever action with iron sights before much less with...gulp...wood stocks.

By the way, the Winny is in 32 WS which is a slightly beefed up 30-30. These rifles will shoot a 30-30 which is an easy way to get 32 WS brass. I find both of these rounds to be mild shooting and fun at the range. Rifles in 32 WS will shoot 30-30 but the reverse is not true.

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This rifle is drop dead gorgeous. 30-30, laminate pistol grip stock. Excellent condition.

I'm not into 30-30, it kills me to walk away from this rifle, its awesome.

I think this was part of a Davidson's special 2006 run, I have a 357 magnum rifle from that run.

Pinto's Guns, Renton WA.

This one needs a good home. I'm not affiliated with Pinto's or any other gun store, except as a retail customer.

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I would not have any problem from walking away from Marlin lever action gun. Find yourself nice Winchester Model 88. In .308 and .358 these kick like a "wild mustang" the way manly rifle should! There were three outstanding modern lever hunting guns: Savage 1899, Sako FinnWolf and Winchester 88. The light as feather early Model 88 was by far the best.

PS. If you like heavy lever guns and reload BC Miroku rendition of Winchesters 1895 or Model 71 would be infinitely more interesting choices. The only Marlin that ever peaked my interest was throwback to old west made before WWI with takedown feature. These were nice just like Winchester 1894s, but far less frequently encountered therefore infinitely more interesting.