I'm Kilroy
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I would like to get a Marlin Model 336 in 30-30 win and was waundering your thoughts on the rifle. I would like to see pics and read any accuracy claims. What are your opinions of this rifle?
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Marlin Model 336 (30-30 Win)
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schlockinz
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Vertical453
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Use the search, but I can tell you that the 336 is generally considered a great reliable all around hunting weapon.
Abel
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I love the 336. They have been built in several configurations, and I am always looking out for used ones in great condition for a fair price. I love the pre-safety models. They are capable of 1" groups at 100 yards, 2" groups are more typical. Here is the 336 model that I want:
336SC
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I love mine. Bought it slightly used for around $175 I think. Came with a scope and shooting it was great. Very accurate. Ive actually been thinkin of buying one but in something other than 30-30.
I'll get some pics up
I'll get some pics up
Abel
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I'd love to find a clean 336SC in 32 Winchester Special.
Vertical453
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.35 Remington! .35 Remington!
I have a 1950 336A in 35 remington. The wood is beat up, but it's a shooter!
I have a 1950 336A in 35 remington. The wood is beat up, but it's a shooter!
LRS_Ranger
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I have a 336A in 30-30. Great gun. I have the long (I think 24 inch) micro-groove barrel. I got it with a 3-9X bushnell scope on it, and I never took it off, tho I don't really see a lot of point having a scope on a 30-30. Groups at an inch or a bit more at 100M with winchester 150's. It blows the stuffing outta deer with the hornady leverevolution rounds. It's light and with a safari sling I can throw it across my back and haul whatever I need into/out of the woods. You can get em for pretty cheap if you shop around. Highly recomended!
Baldeagle
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Vertical, I've looked for a 336A 35 remmy for a few years now. I know that they're out there, just no one is turning them loose. I've a 336A 30-30, infact I have two of them. One has taken well over a 100 deer since I purchased it back in the '80s. Also I have a 35 remmy and a .444. Am looking into purchasing a 45-70 very soon.
Abel
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Really?Its so that you can see the intended point of impact better. A scope also helps the shooter see in low light conditions.
W.E.G.
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Many have the "micro-groove" barrel.
Which is fine for jacketed bullets, but I understand is unsat. for cast lead bullets.
I think Marlin is offering new 336's without the micro-groove barrels as of recently.
I like scopes on any hunting rifle.
Otherwise that front sight looks like the Empire State Building covering small whitetail at any distance in poor light. You can't hit the critter if you can't see it.
Which is fine for jacketed bullets, but I understand is unsat. for cast lead bullets.
I think Marlin is offering new 336's without the micro-groove barrels as of recently.
I like scopes on any hunting rifle.
Otherwise that front sight looks like the Empire State Building covering small whitetail at any distance in poor light. You can't hit the critter if you can't see it.
Abel
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Cast lead shoots fine from micro grooves, as long as the cast bullet is sized correctly to seal the barrel. Gas checked bullets work well, but going about 0.001-.0.002 over the bore size will ensure great accuracy from micro grooves.
I have never heard this. I am curious if you could remember where you heard/read it.
Happy Trails...
sfc_mark
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Don't give up. I saw three used 336s in local gun shops this fall/winter. All three were .35 Rem.
CajunBass
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For what I use a rifle for, the 336 is all the centerfire-rifle I need. I've owned a couple of pre-safety "C" models over the years, but traded them off for one reason or another. Last spring I picked up a "W" model from Wal-Mart and it shoots just like I expected it to.
Why put a scope on one? Same reason I carry binoculars with me when I'm hunting. Because I'm old and my eyes aren't as good as they never were.
Why put a scope on one? Same reason I carry binoculars with me when I'm hunting. Because I'm old and my eyes aren't as good as they never were.
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ThomasT
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Cyclospsshooters target says it all.
Plus it will do its work with around 30grs of powder. Brass last for 5-10 reloadings. Brass can be found cheap. I just bought 500 pieces off GB for 40 bucks. Works with lead as well as jacketed bullets and for the ranges most deer are shot it is more than enough gun. It can be found at bargain prices from shooters that have convinced themselfs that a bigger gun will make them a better hunter.
The 336 is a very well built gun. Tight and accurate right out of the box. A scope is nice but not necessary.
Plus it will do its work with around 30grs of powder. Brass last for 5-10 reloadings. Brass can be found cheap. I just bought 500 pieces off GB for 40 bucks. Works with lead as well as jacketed bullets and for the ranges most deer are shot it is more than enough gun. It can be found at bargain prices from shooters that have convinced themselfs that a bigger gun will make them a better hunter.
The 336 is a very well built gun. Tight and accurate right out of the box. A scope is nice but not necessary.
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I know I love mine. I found the old girl in a pawn shop and took it out the door for $250. I mounted a Nikon Prostaff 2-7x32 on top and she'll keep 2" groups at 100 yards.
Mine is a 1968 and is in great shape. This was before the cross bolt safety and the Walnut is gorgeous. It's one of my favorites and a great bargain to be had.
Now I gotta find a farmer with nuisance tags to fill so I can use it on Whitetails here in Ohio.
Mine is a 1968 and is in great shape. This was before the cross bolt safety and the Walnut is gorgeous. It's one of my favorites and a great bargain to be had.
Now I gotta find a farmer with nuisance tags to fill so I can use it on Whitetails here in Ohio.
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they are sweet you need one!
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I used to own a 336T and mounted a 1.75 X 5 Leupold on it. With factory ammo I could frequently obtain a 1" group at 100yds but not consistently. With handloads it was only slightly better and wasn't worth the trouble since I didn't use it too often. Took my last deer with it actually.
Probably should have kept it but at the time they were common as dirt and I had no idea a used 336 would ever be worth over $100 and I was in love with my Browning B92 at the time.
My opinion of the rifle is that if feels more solid and it is far more accomodating than the 94 Winchester when it comes to mounting an aperture or scope sight. But truth be told I actually found my Ruger M77RL in 243 Winchester lighter and handier in the field so I sold the 336.
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TB
Probably should have kept it but at the time they were common as dirt and I had no idea a used 336 would ever be worth over $100 and I was in love with my Browning B92 at the time.
My opinion of the rifle is that if feels more solid and it is far more accomodating than the 94 Winchester when it comes to mounting an aperture or scope sight. But truth be told I actually found my Ruger M77RL in 243 Winchester lighter and handier in the field so I sold the 336.
Regards,
TB
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About this very time last year I found one up for auction on G.B. and bought it for $275.00.
It's a precrossbolt 30-30 model made in 1981 and was at the very least in 95% condition.
I bought a Burris Timberline 2x7x26 scope for it and mounted it using a Weaver base and Millet low rings.
Dont over scope these little carbines!!
Light is right.
Bought a box of Federal blue box in 170 grain and a box of Rem Corelokts in 170 gr.
Rifle shot the Federals in about a 3 shot group size of an 1 1/2 at 100 yards.
The Remingtons was closer to 7/8 of an inch.
Obviously mine liked the Corelokts better.
This past December it was fired exactly three times hunting scoring three quick kills on a buck and two feral hogs.
Very nice balanced and well made rifle and I had always wanted one and am glad I bought this one.
It's a precrossbolt 30-30 model made in 1981 and was at the very least in 95% condition.
I bought a Burris Timberline 2x7x26 scope for it and mounted it using a Weaver base and Millet low rings.
Dont over scope these little carbines!!
Light is right.
Bought a box of Federal blue box in 170 grain and a box of Rem Corelokts in 170 gr.
Rifle shot the Federals in about a 3 shot group size of an 1 1/2 at 100 yards.
The Remingtons was closer to 7/8 of an inch.
Obviously mine liked the Corelokts better.
This past December it was fired exactly three times hunting scoring three quick kills on a buck and two feral hogs.
Very nice balanced and well made rifle and I had always wanted one and am glad I bought this one.
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