Marlin 336

[13pointjomc]

I'm thinkin bout buying a Marlin 336 in 30-30,is this a good gun?

[driftrider]

A few hundred thousand deer wouldn't like the Marlin 336 at all. Unfortunately, because of a Marlin 336, none of them were available for comment.

Mike

[13pointjomc]

Thanks,just want one to have mostly.It will also be good for hunting out of a treestand at close range.I have a 243 bolt action for long range,(up to 300 yards on deer).

[Centaur 1]

I just bought one in stainless steel. I'm shooting the Hornady Leverevolution ammo, which they claim turns this gun into a 250 yard rifle.

[wolverine72]

Driftrider said it best.

IMHO, they are great guns. I have a Glenfield 30A, which is the value version of the 336. It's been my go-to gun for Michigan whitetail hunting since 1983.

[MountainDevil54]

i have an old model 336 30-30 and just shot a 1" 3 shot group @ 100 yards - open sights with 150gr winchester super x ammo.

[Bernie P.]

Cant go wrong with the 336 or for that matter any of Marlin's lever guns.

[UncleNorby]

Yes they are great rifles. I have heard that Marlin has put out some clunkers in recent years but I can't say if that applies to the 336. Check out the Marlinowners board and see what they are saying. They have a forum dedicated to the 336 I think.

I really like levers for still hunting, where shots will be close and I may get a shot at a moving deer. Mine have peep sights and are very handy. For a treestand, regardless of range, I prefer a scoped gun for precision shooting. Usually I'm shooting at a still or slowly moving deer.

[eldeguello]

Originally Posted by 13pointjomc

I'm thinkin bout buying a Marlin 336 in 30-30,is this a good gun?

Yes it is good. BUT the new 300 or 338 Marlin Express are better...same gun, better cartridge! Even a 35 Remington would be better.

[Sheridan]

It's already famous.......................for a brush gun.



BTW - I own one in .35 Remington




No need to ask any more..................you heard Driftrider !!!