Marlin 336

[warpath9809]

I've been wanting to ad a lever gun to my collection. I really like the Marlin 336 in 30 30. I've heard that Marlin is now owned/run by Remington and the quality is now subpar from what is once was. Is the Marlin 336 still a good rifle ? If not who makes a good 30 30 lever gun ?

[Shodan]

If you're not stuck on brand new, you will be able to find a quality used 336 in whatever condition or price range you want.

[chez323]

Ditto what Shodan said, look for a nice older one and you won't be disappointed. Mine dates to 1979 and has served me well over the years, taken a number of dear with it. The newer ones I just don't like the look and feel of them, the wood just doesn't look right to me. But that is just my opinion as I've not had the pleasure of shooting one of the new Remlins. Here are my 3, youngest one is from 1979 336c, 1966 39a and my dads (now mine) 336a circa 1946.

Marlns

If you're not stuck on brand new, you will be able to find a quality used 336 in whatever condition or price range you want.

[bortle]

I shot my first deer with one. Many,many years ago.As I recall the action run real smooth. I should get another. That one was borrowed.

[Shodan]

[warpath9809]

Some nice lever guns gentlemen. I'm leaning to this: http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/D...sit=&pid=&inv=

[Emptymag]

Someone else had a similar thread within the last month or so.

I can tell you that if you are willing to buy used, it's almost impossible to NOT find half a dozen within a few minutes of searching and at pretty reasonable prices. It's a super-popular rifle, so they are easy to find.

I was looking at them, but I don't like the curved grip. I prefer the "western look" of the straight grip lever guns.

[harold63]

I have 4 Rem 700's (3 in 300 Win. mag. and 1 in .338 Lapua) and they are exceptional in all regards. I can never say enough about them, so I wouldn't worry that Remington owns Marlin. I've have a 'Marlin' 336W that is an excellent rifle and teamed with Hornaday soft tips and a CP 4X16-50, it is a feral hog's nightmare inside of 250 yds. My only complaint is it loses a little accuracy when the barrel is hot, but many rifles do. It isn't an AR or a varminter. I've compared mine to the Rem. Marlins and I don't see any issues with it, plus, if I'm not mistaken...still carries a two year warranty. Buds sells the 'W' model, new, for around $400 and they are $300 to $350, used, at the gun shows, all day. Many people buy these because they are popular just to find out they really didn't need it just to turn around and trade them in. Many of these trades are hardly shot.

[dodge]

I own one but in reality I don't need it but wanted it. I've heard these described as the "Allegheny assault rifle". What more is there to love? With the Marlin you can top it off easier than a Winchester 94. I've replaced the factory sights with a Williams WGRS peep sight and a William's Firesight for the front sight. Makes it much easier to see the sights in the deep shadows of the deep woods.

[Pilot321]

Agree with the others. Get a used one that has the "JM" proof mark. There are probably more 336's in used gun racks in great condition around PA than any other rifle.