Marlin 30-30 336 16.5 inch barrel

[Cokeman]

I watched YouTube videos to see what people did.

 

[William88]

I watched YouTube videos to see what people did.

I watched a YouTube video and afterwards taking the lever and bolt out was a breeze. Then today I shot the rifle and I was surprised at how low the recoil was now I’m thinking about making this my primary deer rifle for this coming deer season.

 

[Scooter22]

Good thread. I've been thinking about a 336Youth myself. I like compact lever actions. Although I have 5, 30-30s. One pretty scarce one is the Marlin 30TK made for Kmart for only a year in the 80s. 18" barrel. Heres a internet pic. Fits in with my 1894CL looks wise.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Open the action, remove the lever depress the ejector and remove the bolt from he back of the receiver. Then you can clean the barrel from the breech end.

170's should shoot just fine they drop more at 200 yards than a 150gr bullet does.

 

[Dr.Rob]

If I could find an 1894 CL in .32-20 I'd buy it. Prices on those are nuts.

 

[ECVMatt]

Scooter22 - I have a TK was well! It's one of my favorite woods hunting rifles!

Great find and nice rifle!

 

[Scooter22]

If I could find an 1894 CL in .32-20 I'd buy it. Prices on those are nuts.

I was torn on which to get. .218 Bee, 25-20 of 32-20. I got the 25-20. I've always read the usefulness of that round back in the day. Seems it worked for small game up to deer back in the day. Mine shoots cast bullets at targets. Amazing on all the real high performance rounds everyone needs these days when the old "obsolete" rounds worked everyday to put meat on the table. Love my 30-30s. Grandfathers 1928 Win 1894 30WCF, 80's Win AE Trapper, Glenfield M36 3/4 mag and a Stevens 325 Bolt action. All shoot the Lee 150grn FP great.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I just want a shoot-able rifle to g with my Colt 32-20.

 

[jaysouth]

To speed removing the lever for cleaning, here is a knurled lever screw that I put on all my Marlins.

If you ever decide to cast your own bullets, the 30-30 is the most cast bullet friendly cartridge out there.
https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...er-action-quick-takedown-screw-prod27019.aspx

 

[William88]

To speed removing the lever for cleaning, here is a knurled lever screw that I put on all my Marlins.

If you ever decide to cast your own bullets, the 30-30 is the most cast bullet friendly cartridge out there.
https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...er-action-quick-takedown-screw-prod27019.aspx

Thank you. Sure does look easier than trying to find a flat head screwdriver that will fit.

 

[William88]

When shooting open sights does anyone ever flip down their rear sight and just use the front sight?

 

[easy]

No owners manual?

Open action, lever down.
remove lever screw.
pull bolt out the rear of receiver.
clean to your acceptable level.
reassemble.