Marlin 336a 30-30
 

Hey all,
A co-worker is wanting to buy her son a marlin 336A marlin 30-30. She found a package deal for $300. Granted the scope isn't the highest quality, but that is easily rectified. How is the gun itself? I don't know much about marlins, are the durable andgood shooters? Thanks for any input.

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

The Marlin 336 is a great gun. There are well over a millon of them made and most of them are still being shot. I haven't seen a Marlin yet that wasn't accurate, and as far as durability you can hardly hurt them. A friend of mine dropped mine down the side of a mountain and when she got it back other than a few stratches on the stock the gun was completely unhurt.

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

For a basic starter gun they are a good choice especially considering the price.

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

I can promise you that she won't be disapointed. Probably millions of them made and I've never heard a bad thing about them. I know I wouldn't ever sell mine.

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

In 30-30 lever action guns, the Marlin is probably the best made gun out there. Many deer have fallen to those guns. With the new Hornady leverrevolution ammo it is a solid 150 yard gun. That is with a good scope and in steady hands.

God bless

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

I have one, great gun and it should last a lifetime with proper care.

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

Heck it's a solid 250 yrd deer gun with that ammo!

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

I sit corrected..... kinda. It is an effective 250 yrd. round, on a 200 yard zero. leaving it 3 " high at 100 yards and 12 " low at 300 yards.

Most often, at least before this ammo came out,they were sighted at 100 yards. And even with a 200 yard zero my statement still stands. A good scope and steady hands are necessary. Especially with a new gun in the hands of a new shooter.

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

Marlins are the top of the heap for lever guns. They are very well built and accurate. They are so good that they put Winchester outof business!

RE: Marlin 336a 30-30
 

Go for it! Merry Christmas!