Marlin 336, Should I Get One?

[Zeke/PA]

I think the world of Marlin 336's.
I picked up a second hand 336 two years ago for $150.00 locally.
It shows some wear but the screws are not buggered up.
I topped the rifle with an old 4x Weaver and with reloads, my Grandson can shoot sub1" groups all day long.
Hopefully he will get a shot at a nice buck this fall.
Respectfully, Zeke

 

[Mauserguy]

Well, I broke down and went back to see the used Marlin. It had more dings in the stock than I remembered, and lots of dust, so I opted for the new rifle. I now have a new 2006 Marlin 336A sitting next to my computer table. Maybe saturday I will take her out for a spin. She is beautiful.
Mauserguy

 

[foghornl]

I got into this discussion late, but the proper questions is:

Should I buy one, or one dozen of them?

EVERYBODY NEEDS a levergun of some sort. I happen to prefer the Marlin offerings in .30-30 (mine is a Model 30AW)

 

[T.R.]

A new-in-box Glenfield 30-30 recently sold at a nearby shop for $225. Although 20 years old, it had never been out of the box. These kinds of deals are common if you look around abit and make some phone calls.

Older Marlins are easily identified by white line spacers and lack of cross bolt safety. This type of rifle was made and sold by the train loads up until early 1990's. Current models have diamond type checkering and no white spacers. But they all have same micro-groove rifling which is quite good indeed!

I agree that a good used Marlin and modern 4X scope makes for an excellent hunting outfit whether east or west or north or south!

Jack

 

[tjj]

Congrats on the new 336. That's been my only centerfire rifle for over 25 years. A joy to shoot and surprisingly accurate.

 

[Twud]

I'd consider a 35 Remington, produces a lot more punch at longer ranges. I inherited mine along with 6 boxes of 150 grain rounds and 4 boxes of 200 grain rounds. They both shoot great and will knock the stuffing out of a deer at 100 yards.
Did a favor for a neighbor last summer and put down a 1200 lb. steer with the 200s. In one ear and out the other, dropped like a bus hit him.
I'm just not a big fan of 30-30s. I know they've been used to take a bazillion deer, but I like a little more velocity.
As for reliability I'd say mine has been bullet proof. After handling a bolt gun for years it does take a getting used to the lever.

 

[Bartkowski]

The .35 remington isn't faster than the .30-30, and velocity and levergun don't really go together. The .35 is a great cartridge though.