Marlin 336

[Troutman10]

What does everyone have to say about them? Include the good and bad. What kind of distance would I get out of one w/ a nice scope? Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[DannyD]

I have a 336 in 30-30. it is my favorite gun that I own. It feels solid and handles great.
The Bad: Well with factory ammo i was only able to get groups to average 2.75" at 100yds. (cheap Rem, Win, and Fed ammo)

The good: With the new Leverevolution ammo from Hornady my groups are averaging just over 1.25". This is on a bag and against my shoulder not a gun rest or vice.

My daughter killed her deer at 125 yards and I would feel comfortable out to 175 to 200.

[retrieverman]

For Marlin info, go to http://www.marlinowners.com/board

[redgreen]

Marlin makes the best lever rifles on the planet. you won't be disapointed if you aquire one. They are quite acurate,strong reliable and a cinch to take apart and reassemble.

[ButchA]

You have to own a lever gun. It's required.... See, no gun cabinet is considered complete unless it has a lever gun in it! ha ha ha...

The Marlin 336 is the better option over the equally famous Winchester 94. The action is stronger and it's a tad more accurate. The side eject is a serious bonus if you want to mount a scope on it.

I own a Marlin 30AS (cheaper version of the 336) and love it dearly. There is just a certain vibe to a 30-30 lever gun that can't be explained. Grab one and you won't be disappointed! Keep your rounds to around 100 yards (possibly 150-175 with the new Hornady Leverevolution) and you will bring home venison like so many generations have done before! [8D]

Edit: Check out this link: http://www.1stconnect.com/anozira/SiteTops/weapons/3030faq.htm

[bugsNbows]

ButchA said it all...very nicely I might add.

[Troutman10]

Is this a good option if I'm buying my first rifle or should I look at getting a rem. 700 or something bolt action? I am not that experienced so I'm not sure how well I would do with something that shoots as far as a bolt. I'm sure the 30/30 should suffice in areas where I'll be hunting. Distance will most likely be around 100 yrds and less. I also have an 870 w/ rifled barrel that I'll be using in places I can't use a rifle. Is a 336w/ a good scope something that you guys would reccommend for someone just starting out when compared to a bolt? Just curious. I will most likely make up mymind before season and pickone up. I just don't see myself shootingsomething arouned 200 yards yet with my lack of experience and shooting. Thanks for the help in advance.

[ButchA]

Troutman, the 30/30 will fit the bill nicely. Trust me... you will love it and not want to part with it. It is very easy to use and a sweet shooter. A Rem. 700 mag will have more recoil and not really have the quick snappy action of the Marlin 336.

100 yards and/or less? ....Easy. Get the Marlin 336. Possibly get it with a 4x32 fixed scope or an even better 1.5-4.5x32 Bushnell on a low weaver mount system.

Let me post some photos for you, to help you decide.

Butch A.

[ButchA]

Here is my current Marlin 30AS without a scope (it had an old Glenfield 4x32 on it, but it lost its "zero" and broke, so I took it off). I kind of like it "Plain Jane" with open iron sights. It's quicker, easier, and lighter without the scope. I just limit myself to under 100 yards and I'm fine.

[ButchA]

Here is how it looked originally.... Marlin 30AS with old Glenfield 4x32 scope: