My son is soon to turn 16 and thinks hes "to big" for his 243 model 7 youth. (and at 6'3" 210 it does look rather small in his hands ) I have been looking at boltaction 280s for him but hes kind of now showing interest in my grandfathers marlin 336 35rem that was handed down to me many years ago. He wants to use his great-grandfathers marlin from time to time but there are other times when he sits on a few stands on our place when he needs more capability than the ol 35 has. He firmly LOVES the 336!

I got out of the sportin biz b4 marlin released the express cartridges. Does anyone have any experience with the 308 express? I know the downside is limited ammo offerings and more pizzaz can be had with hotter cals in the browning blr, but he specifically likes the 336. (i must admit a preference for their "just right feel and balance" myself! I could see myself with a 338 ME as well.)

???s,
HL