Marlin Model 336W .30-30 Win
11-24-2006 | 01:20 PM
#21
Nontypical Buck
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From: Spokane Washington
RE: Marlin Model 336W .30-30 Win
Yes, that is the trick with any caliber of rifle that you use. You must have a well placed shot before any bullet can do its part, be it a muzzleloader, shotgun or rifle no matter what caliber you use. 30/30 have been successfully killing deer and other large game for over 100 years and doing a good job of it. I really think that all of these magnums and other high end cartridges are overrated for deer hunting. I am not saying that they are not better because I know that they are, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with a 30/30 like some people would lead you to believe. .243, .270, or 30/30 are allmore than capableto hunt deer with. And they are all pretty mild recoiled rounds to hunt with. But then again, that is just my opinion. I am not an expert.
11-24-2006 | 04:33 PM
#22
Typical Buck
Joined: May 2005
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From: NC
RE: Marlin Model 336W .30-30 Win
Range Report: Well, went to the range today with my new (new to me, bartered for old pistol) 336W It was a good time.
I really, really like the 336. Shoots well; it is relatively mild, compared to a 30-06 or muzzleloader. I learned a couple things. I tend to shoot it a couple inches low at fifty yards, when shooting offhand; need to practice a little more. I also learned that when this thing heats up, groups open up/string. But best of all - BEST OF ALL - it is a accurate rifle. After getting on at fifty, I moved target to the 100yard line and let rifle cool a few minutes while shooting buddy's Mosin M44 (a Muzzle Blast special). Then I shot a four-shot group at 100 with the Marlin, and put four shots within a two inch circle. If I disregarged one of them, it was close to 1", I kidd you not. But enough of that - IT SHOT WELL! I was jazzed. Adjusted a bit, then shot a couple more groups - none were as good as that. Barrel was getting toasty.
All in all, a grand time. I like the 30-30; I should have gotten one of these years ago. I wish I'd gotten it two months ago. If my headcold eases, I'll take it hunting tomorrow morning.
I really, really like the 336. Shoots well; it is relatively mild, compared to a 30-06 or muzzleloader. I learned a couple things. I tend to shoot it a couple inches low at fifty yards, when shooting offhand; need to practice a little more. I also learned that when this thing heats up, groups open up/string. But best of all - BEST OF ALL - it is a accurate rifle. After getting on at fifty, I moved target to the 100yard line and let rifle cool a few minutes while shooting buddy's Mosin M44 (a Muzzle Blast special). Then I shot a four-shot group at 100 with the Marlin, and put four shots within a two inch circle. If I disregarged one of them, it was close to 1", I kidd you not. But enough of that - IT SHOT WELL! I was jazzed. Adjusted a bit, then shot a couple more groups - none were as good as that. Barrel was getting toasty.
All in all, a grand time. I like the 30-30; I should have gotten one of these years ago. I wish I'd gotten it two months ago. If my headcold eases, I'll take it hunting tomorrow morning.
