JustsayMo
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WBoss: Bullet weight and velocity make a lot of difference in point of impact. Typically 150 grain standard jacketed loads print about 3-6" higher in my 30-30 336 Marlins. I'd also agree with Abel's statements and find the 170's to generally be more accurate. There is an exception - the 150 grain Remington Soft point over IMR 4895 (aka the "PapaJohn Load") pushed to about 2200 fps. Purchased in bulk that bullet is relatively inexpensive and has a proven track record on Deer. Another thing I like about it is that the POA = POI with the same sight setting is very close to the same as a 170 grain cast bullet load (~1400 fps) and another 115 grain (Lee "Soup Can") cast bullet over 3 grains of Bullseye so I can use the same rifle to take a Deer or Black Bear (Bro-in-Law just shot one off his front porch with his 30-30 a month ago) with the PJ load, go out on the Weekend and shoot the Silhouette match with the 170 gr cast bullet load and take a Grouse with the Lee Soupcan Load without ever touching the sights.
PR-NJ: If you are going to scope it use the least amount of scope you can. Small is good on a lever gun. What you give up in accuracy is worth it to maintain its handiness. Your mileage may vary, especially if the rifle's main use is just punching paper off the bench. In the field you'll be happy with less glass.
Storm: Sounds like you've been infected with Leverfever. Buy two more and call me in the morning ;^)
Barrels Stamps typically indicate the era more than the model. 336 RC was common in the 60's even on the Texans. 336A and 336AS are generally of more recent mfr. Exceptions would be SC which means it had the shorter magazine or 336CB would be the Octagonal barreled versions.
DashCasey: There is a guy who makes a single point sling for saddle ring lever guns. I have a Saddle Ringed Cowboy that's only purpose is aesthetic. I like it there. ;^)
A pair of Cowboy Converted Texans. The Marlin 336 SRC Texan Converted to a 38-55 SRC Cowboy. My latest favorite and most shot Marlin.
PR-NJ: If you are going to scope it use the least amount of scope you can. Small is good on a lever gun. What you give up in accuracy is worth it to maintain its handiness. Your mileage may vary, especially if the rifle's main use is just punching paper off the bench. In the field you'll be happy with less glass.
Storm: Sounds like you've been infected with Leverfever. Buy two more and call me in the morning ;^)
Barrels Stamps typically indicate the era more than the model. 336 RC was common in the 60's even on the Texans. 336A and 336AS are generally of more recent mfr. Exceptions would be SC which means it had the shorter magazine or 336CB would be the Octagonal barreled versions.
DashCasey: There is a guy who makes a single point sling for saddle ring lever guns. I have a Saddle Ringed Cowboy that's only purpose is aesthetic. I like it there. ;^)
A pair of Cowboy Converted Texans. The Marlin 336 SRC Texan Converted to a 38-55 SRC Cowboy. My latest favorite and most shot Marlin.