Marlin 336 Help
 

I recently purchased a Marlin 336W. Today I took it out to the shooting range for the first time and I really liked it. The only problem is that I dont have good eyes, so I would much rather have a scope on it. I have been considering buying a Leupold VX-1 scope (2x7 x 33) with weaver mounts. My only problem is I am not sure what kind of base to use. Does anyone know of a good scope base that will fit the Marlin 336and will fit thereceiverand not stretch over it? And are there any other suggestions for a scope? Model and/or part numbers would be a big help.

Thanks

RE: Marlin 336 Help
 

Leupold Rifleman Marlin 336 part #55910. Walmart usually stocks these and I found some on clearance a few months ago for $1.50 when they where remodeling. back to normal price now but still cheap.

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I prefer the turn in type mount as opposed to the Weaver style. I have a Marlin 336 and have a two piece mount and rings made by Millett that I have had flawless success with. Leupold, Redfield, Burris and others make pretty much the same type of set up. My son used one of the Leupold 2-7x33 scopes on his Marlin 375 and it does works fine. I like a straight 4 power and use a Weaver K4. There is less to go wrong with a fixed power and I find 4x sufficent to put the bullet on target at 30-30 lever action ranges. You're going to spend some extra bucks on the Leupold, don't scrimp on the mounts.

Good hunting,
Punkinball

RE: Marlin 336 Help
 

I know this wasn't the question. But you can get a much better scope for the cost of the Leupold.

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Yea he's very right on the better for the money. people get their heads filled with leupolditis and tune out alot of other great buys for the money. in the top end scopes i think its hard to beat leupold but if in the market i'd be lookin at burris, swarovski, etc. I personally like Nikon and for that price range I think Nikon might be your better bet. If you want a lower power I got a Bushnell Sportsman 1.5-4.5x32 and love it. I put it on my T/C .50 cal. At basspro it is like $79 and WalMart sometimes has these in stock. They also have good deals on the Nikons time to time. I saw one had the Nikon Team Realtree 3-9x40 for $109. But I do recommend that Leupold scope mount. Rings is really a personal choice, me I only use the Leupold rings as well. dont have part number handy though.

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I have a Bushnell Sportsman 3-9x40 on my 17HMR and it is a good scope for the money. I have a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 on my .270 and it is also a great scope. The decidion is up to you, buy something you will be happy with.

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Leupold Standard Mount. Good luck.

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Only mounts I know of you can get that won't stretch over the receiver up onto the barrel are the warne two piece bases/mounts. Be real careful and make sure you check your scope /eye relief and mounting location or your wasting your money. Having to mount the scope betwen the two bases mounted on the receiverthat are so close together at the same time as you adjust fordistance from your eye is almost impossible. Hope it helps. ( I have used the warne'sbut only with red dots where eye relief was never a problem, tried it with a scope and no go for me as it set the scope too far back and too close to my eyes.)take care.

RE: Marlin 336 Help
 

Wow. This was the first post I made on this forum, and I didnt know how people would respond, or if they even would. But I would like to say thanks to all of you for helping me out on this one. A lot of good information here, Im going to continue to look into other scope and mount options. Thanks again

Aloha

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You will find this entire forum has ALOT of good people with good information. I hardly ever see a question go unanswered (not always correctly :D) but still answered. :D

RE: Marlin 336 Help
 

I too got a 336W this season, in Nov. I took the scope & rings from my muzzleloader - weaver rings & Bushnell 1.75x4-32mm Trophy - and mounted on the Marlin after buying a 1-piece base. It is a good setup, and kills the deer. If I were starting from scratch.... I'd get either a fixed 4x, or a 2-7.

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I like the Leupold standard also.
But whatever you choose, stay with steel.

A note on the 336W. they have a "walnut finished"birch stock and is prone to swelling.
when the stock swells it swells on the hammer and will not fire.
If this happens within reasonable time after purchase Marlin will replace with Black Walnut at no charge to you, but you have to specify Walnut and that you bought a Marlin for dependability not failure.

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First thing,PLEASE do yourself a favor and DON'T get "ironsighter" scope mounts. They sound good on paper but in reality put the scope too high for you to see thru it making it impossible for a good cheek weld. At the same time,only a small tunnel to see open sights with.
Second thing,DO NOT listen to the guys who talk about a bushnell sportsman scope over a leupold. Yes,there are other scope options,but remember-you get what you pay for! Any of the better lines of major scope makers will perform good.
Also,don't fall into the trap of overscoping.AKA too much magnification

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Good advice...

a Trophy will do nicely, though, and cost a lot less

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I looked at all of your responses, and I noticed Burris scopes were a popular answer. I looked into the Burris line and settled on a Fullfield II in a 2-7x35. As far as mounts go, I was looking into the two piece talley mounts, but I have not made a decision as of yet. Im also going to look into the leupold standard mounts as well. Once again, thank you to everyone who helped me out on this one.

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I was originallylooking into a 3-9 X40 scope, but I started to feel like that was just too much glass for my 30-30. I figure the effective range of this cartridge does not need a 9 power option. Im only using it at the range right now, until I begin to learn more about this gun and caliber, becaiseI am fairly new to it.Im looking forward to this next fall....

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Varmit
Try to find a Burris scope on a friends rifle to look through before you buy one. I have owned several, and my eyes don't like them. I am not sure if it is a paralax adjustment problem or just my eyes. I have had several instances of "now you see it now you don't" while hunting. The scope just blacks out for some reason unknown to me. There are alot of people that do like Burris optics, but I would suggest looking through one before spending any money. I have not had the "paralax" problem with Leupold, Zeiss, or Trijicon which is all that I own now. Just my 2 cents.