Marlin Model 336W .30-30 Win
 

I just bought this gun yesterday at Wal-Mart for $320 with tax. Is this a good gun?

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Should be a fine hunter. Deer have been falling to it forever. Enjoy.

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Over a millon sold so they must be good.

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It is kind of silly to ask the question after the purchase, but yes, you have a quality firearm that should give you, your kids, your grandkid, your great grandkids, etc. years of happy hunting. I have a 1983 model 336T that is my "go to" gun of choice. You might want to try the new Hornady LeverEvolution ammo in your new gun. Good luck.

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I have the 336 that was handed down to me and it is a great rifle. When all else fails, like if I just dont have the time to check the sites on a gun then the ole turty turty comes out. Its is a great gun to take with you when you get a load of firewood during hunting season and takes a beating like no other.

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I have this gun with a bushnell 1.5x4.5 scope and I think it is the perfect gun for deer. It is very reliable, accurate and will put the biggest deer down with ease. There are many who knock the 30-30 However after shooting it for 3 years now I take it on my MN deer hunts and leave the .270 home.

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Did you sneak into my house and steal my gun!? :D That is the exact same set-up that I have and it works very well for out to 125-150 yards. I am even more suspicious that you stole mine as I am from MN as well! :D

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I have a safe full of rifles, but I still have the .30-30 around! Marlin and Winchester.

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I'm not trying to "hi-jack" your thread or start a debate, so Rebel Hog, PM me with your opinion of which one you like better.

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I love my 30-30! :D

dway... you will instantly fall in love with the 30-30 (if you haven't already). There is just something about them. There's like an "old school" historical vibe or something. They have been faithfuland dependable firearms for well over 100 years. [8D]

I have the 30AS model (which is like a base model 336) and love it dearly.

Butch A.

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Over a year ago I saw this gun at Wal-Mart and fell in love with it already. Finally last week I got it and can't wait to go out and shoot some deer with it. What would be a good scope on it? Or should I go open scopes? I got some open scope mounts so I guess that will work. Any suggestions on scopes? Also is 150 grain good for deer or should I go to 170 grain?

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If you wanted to scope it, the best thing is to get a low style weaver base and a small 1.5-4 x 32 Bushnell scope for it. The raised up scope rings are okay, but can be a little awkward to get used to.

I had a fixed 4x32 scope on mine, but it broke, so I took it off and just got used to using the open iron sights on it.

You have to figure out which type of ammo your 30-30 likes. You only have a short time to do it before opening day too! [&:] Winchester, Remington, Federal, and the new Hornady LeverEvolution, etc... the possibilities are endless.

Butch A.

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You are the only one that can decide whether to shoot open sights, scope or combo with raised rings. I had the Williams peep/firesight set on my 336 for a while and was very accurate shooting out to 100 yards. A 1.5-4.5 or even a 2x7 power scope will work very well as well. You can use 150grn or 170grn bullets, as either will do the job on a whitetail. Shoot some of both and see which you prefer.
Have fun and good luck.

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I usually just use the 150gr in my 30-30. A little easier on me and a bit more flat shooting at a distance. A whitetail shouldnt be able to tell the difference if the shot is placed well.

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I don't want to start any kind of argument on loads for your gun, but try a box of winchester or federal 125 grn hollow points on whitetails and hogs.

I handload the 125 hp's and will never go back 150 or 170's in it. I don't use a scope on mine because I mostly hunt river swamp land and the shots' are normally extremely close, but I have a couple of areas where 150 yd shots are possible. The 125 has made a believer out of me.

I've also taken 300 plus lb hogs as close as 10 yds and out to probably 50 yds, never had one run. I once saw a boar hog coming towards me, he probably weighed 250 lbs maybe more, I never weighed him. Anyway, I got down on one knee and when he walked around a tree within 10 yds I shot him between the eyes and he droped like a rock, both eyes poped out.

I could keep going, but just wanted to recommend the 125 hp's to you and anyone that has never tried them.

dog1

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No arguments here. The only reason that I was shooting a 150 (or 170 before I I had shoulder surgeries) is because that is all that I find at the places that I have bought my shells from. Now that I am reloading my own shells I will try to find some of those 125's that you speak of. Thanks for the advice man.

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I got a 336W this morning, trading off a pistol for it. I added my old 1.5-4x32mm Bushnell Trophy, and look forward to sighting in tomorrow, and hunting Friday....

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Nice gun. I just picked up an 1894 .44 Magum nearly identical to that one. You wont be dissapointed, they are very fine handling guns and unless you are planning on taking 300 yard shots at deer or elk hunting with it the 30/30 cartridge is plenty.

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UPDATE: range is closed today (Thanksgiving) so couldn't do the sight-in I'd hoped to. So... I bore-sighted the rifle, and then went out back of the house. It is about to be developed, and there are ever-more houses... can't really shoot back there anymore, but I can shoot a little there, before someone gets upset. I did a five-shot rough sight in. My impression is... this is one mild-shootin' cartridge. Very little recoil, compared to a muzzleloader or slug gun, or .270 or 30-06. In fact... I'm wondering if how well it'll work on the deer. I know it's supposed to be good... but it doesn't make near the impression on me shooting it, as it does shooting my muzzleloader. I should have started with one of these 20 years ago, instead of that 30-06.

So, those of you using the 30-30... has it got enough ooomph to put down the deer? Sure shoots mild...

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Hey Cactus,
Last year one of the 3 deer I shot was with my Marlin 336. I hand load a Win 150RN that shoots under 1.5" at 100 yards with 2500fps MV. The deer I shot was a medium sized buck (130lbs) and it dropped in it's tracks. The shot was right at 150 yards. The trajectorey of that load using see through mounts and a 1" high at 100 sight in puts me dead on at 145 and down less than 4" at 200 with energy of over 1000fp at 200. I would have to say that yes the 30-30 will get the job done to at least that range as long as I do my part.

Good luck with yours.

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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.

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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.

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What does the W stand for?

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I am not sure, but if I had to guess it would be W for Western? Anyways, I believe that the W is the newer model.

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I think the difference on the W is that the stock has walnut finish, but is not walnut. Otherwise, looks identical to the other 336's.