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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:18:22 AM EDT
This is a gun everyone should own. It's handy, it's cheap, it's a relatively nice gun (even after Remington buyout). It feels like it'd be the perfect knockaround rifle to throw in your UTV or lease truck if you're feeling like something other than an AR15.
33in overall length 16in barrel 5 round capacity 6.52lbs Walnut furniture Blued (more like parkerized IMO) finish 
Next to my 11.5" AR 
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:21:37 AM EDT
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i handled one a while back. it was nice and compact, i liked it a lot.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:23:11 AM EDT
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i handled one a while back. it was nice and compact, i liked it a lot. If I was going to have a .30-30, this would be the one. As someone who mainly owns EBRs, The LOP feels considerably better than the full-size model. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:24:17 AM EDT
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i handled one a while back. it was nice and compact, i liked it a lot. I love Marlins |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:25:07 AM EDT
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I have an old Model 94 in 44Mag, and it's probably my favorite non-AR rifle. That Marlin looks nice.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:26:14 AM EDT
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I have one that's about 30 years old, works great. Not compact though.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:26:17 AM EDT
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Those are nice
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:26:37 AM EDT
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I've always wanted one but have been hesitant after Remington ate them. I love Marlins Quote HistoryQuoted:
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i handled one a while back. it was nice and compact, i liked it a lot. I love Marlins |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:26:41 AM EDT
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I'd bite if it was threaded
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:28:04 AM EDT
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I'd bite if it was threaded 
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:30:05 AM EDT
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It uses a loading gate rather than tube feed, so all it needs is to be sent to your local smith for threading Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd bite if it was threaded |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:30:54 AM EDT
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capacity?
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:30:55 AM EDT
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If you go into to thinking it's a $399 budget 30-30 with no frills and basic fit and finish, I feel like you'll be happy. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:30:58 AM EDT
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I'd bite if it was threaded |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:31:53 AM EDT
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I don't know what's wrong with me because that is an excellent deal. I just can't get past the looks of that lever design. I grew up watching old black and white reruns of westerns and that made me fall in love with the Winchester designs.
I know it's dumb but aesthetics is everything to me. I can't be the only one. I even changed out the lever on my ranch hand because the large loop doesn't look close enough to the design on "Wanted Dead or Alive" with Steve McQueen. 
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:34:12 AM EDT
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our lever guns get field use year round on ATV's and shot more than any other long guns we have.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:34:26 AM EDT
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I don't know what's wrong with me because that is an excellent deal. I just can't get past the looks of that lever design. I grew up watching old black and white reruns of westerns and that made me fall in love with the Winchester designs. I know it's dumb but aesthetics is everything to me. I can't be the only one. I even changed out the lever on my ranch hand because the large loop doesn't look close enough to the design on "Wanted Dead or Alive" with Steve McQueen. That being said, back in the day, the "pistol grip" stock option was considered an upgrade and wasn't cheap. Look in any old catalogs in the early 1900s and you'll see Winchester charging extra for that option. 
If you're good with projects... https://rifleshooter.com/2012/11/marlin-336-straight-stock-conversion/ |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:36:45 AM EDT
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I've always wanted one but have been hesitant after Remington ate them. I love Marlins Quote HistoryQuoted:
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i handled one a while back. it was nice and compact, i liked it a lot. I love Marlins |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:42:39 AM EDT
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Reminds me that I need an 1894C to wrap up my lever gun set, but no one seems to ever have one since they were (supposedly) reintroduced last year.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:44:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A suppressed lever action? Never knew that was a thing. I like it. https://www.mossberg.com/product/464-spx-centerfire-lever-action-rifle-41026/ |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:44:53 AM EDT
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Nice. All it needs is an octagon barrel.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:48:32 AM EDT
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I recently picked up a Mossberg 464 in marinecoat with 16.25" barrel. It is a handy little carbine, and will be more so once I chop the stock a bit. $430 , not too shabby.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:48:41 AM EDT
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20in barrel only for me, and preferably a Winchester.
Balances better for me and I get the higher velocity. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:49:04 AM EDT
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I used to have a guide gun they are neat and compact.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:49:06 AM EDT
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I picked up a JM 336CS like new for $400.00 ,there are still deals to be found on JM's.
The rifle without the scope is the 336CS.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:51:41 AM EDT
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How much difference in 30-30 performance out of 16" instead of 20" barrel?
I'm guessing inside 100 yards it makes little if any difference? |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 11:58:26 AM EDT
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I would buy an older one with a straight stock. That is on my "buy it if you see it" list. JM stamp only.
My current knock around truck gun is a Winchester 94, which I wish were shorter.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:00:48 PM EDT
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I guess if you prefer lever guns for some reason.
Otherwise, and for less money, you can get a same-overall-length bolt gun in a better caliber (.308), integral Picatinny rail, and with muzzle already threaded. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:07:05 PM EDT
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A suppressed lever action? Never knew that was a thing. I like it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd bite if it was threaded  Suppressed Marlin 1894 Lever Action .357 Magnum |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:08:02 PM EDT
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Marlins are sweet weapons.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:08:37 PM EDT
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LOP? I was shooting a 16" 94 yesterday. It sucks off the bench getting it sighted in. Light and handy though. Great for deer season.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:12:48 PM EDT
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LOP? I was shooting a 16" 94 yesterday. It sucks off the bench getting it sighted in. Light and handy though. Great for deer season. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:13:37 PM EDT
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Take an 11.5" 6.5 Grendel with the 129gr ABLR (factory load BTW) and shoot it next to a 20" .30-30 with the 150gr Hornady RN:
11.5" 6.5 Grendel with a 129gr ABLR gives you: 100yds 2066fps 1223ft-lbs 200yds 1928fps 1065ft-lbs 300yds 1796fps 924ft-lbs 400yds 1671fps 800ft-lb 20" barreled .30-30 with a 150gr RN Hornady: 100yds 1879fps 1176ft-lbs 175yds 1599fps 852ft-lbs 200yds 1515fps 764ft-lbs An 11.5" 6.5 Grendel has more energy at 400yds shooting a lighter bullet, than a 20" .30-30 does at 200yds. This is one of the easiest ways to show the layman how effective BC is compared to a known cartridge that dates back to 1895, and has been used to harvest untold numbers of deer and even large game at close range. That said, I still think lever guns are fun and an important historical step in looking for an action that would handle repeating capability with metallic cartridges. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:14:47 PM EDT
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I guess if you prefer lever guns for some reason. Otherwise, and for less money, you can get a same-overall-length bolt gun in a better caliber (.308), integral Picatinny rail, and with muzzle already threaded. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:16:00 PM EDT
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Measuring from the butt to the middle of the trigger is slightly less than 13 inches. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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LOP? I was shooting a 16" 94 yesterday. It sucks off the bench getting it sighted in. Light and handy though. Great for deer season. I think i need to put one of these on my "buy it now if used" list |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:29:54 PM EDT
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I guess if you prefer lever guns for some reason. Otherwise, and for less money, you can get a same-overall-length bolt gun in a better caliber (.308), integral Picatinny rail, and with muzzle already threaded. And if you're going to say the Mossberg Scout, that thing sucks. The only place where it's a good rifle is in theory. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:31:07 PM EDT
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That's super tempting
the 336y has always been somewhere on my list of "someday guns" |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:36:00 PM EDT
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Compared to a Red Ryder BB Gun
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:36:16 PM EDT
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I guess if you prefer lever guns for some reason. Otherwise, and for less money, you can get a same-overall-length bolt gun in a better caliber (.308), integral Picatinny rail, and with muzzle already threaded. Otherwise, and for more money you can get a same-overall-length gas gun in a better caliber (6.5 Jesusmoor), integrated Picatinny rail, and with muzzle already threaded. 
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:45:59 PM EDT
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I want one suppressed with a red dot
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:48:23 PM EDT
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I love Marlin's lever guns, I always have one in my SxS. Sometimes even in a case.
That one right there is a dandy rifle. I have a Winchester Trapper with short barrel, but wish it were a Marlin. Maybe it will be, hmmmm wonder if they come in SS. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:50:35 PM EDT
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I picked up a JM 336CS like new for $400.00 ,there are still deals to be found on JM's. The rifle without the scope is the 336CS. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/229367/20180226_102147_jpg-996796.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:51:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/28/2019 12:56:10 PM EDT
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Take an 11.5" 6.5 Grendel with the 129gr ABLR (factory load BTW) and shoot it next to a 20" .30-30 with the 150gr Hornady RN: 11.5" 6.5 Grendel with a 129gr ABLR gives you: 100yds 2066fps 1223ft-lbs 200yds 1928fps 1065ft-lbs 300yds 1796fps 924ft-lbs 400yds 1671fps 800ft-lb 20" barreled .30-30 with a 150gr RN Hornady: 100yds 1879fps 1176ft-lbs 175yds 1599fps 852ft-lbs 200yds 1515fps 764ft-lbs An 11.5" 6.5 Grendel has more energy at 400yds shooting a lighter bullet, than a 20" .30-30 does at 200yds. This is one of the easiest ways to show the layman how effective BC is compared to a known cartridge that dates back to 1895, and has been used to harvest untold numbers of deer and even large game at close range. That said, I still think lever guns are fun and an important historical step in looking for an action that would handle repeating capability with metallic cartridges. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 1:02:23 PM EDT
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I bought the same one new in 89.Great rifle https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/270939/20170320_130857_jpg-996849.JPG Much darker blue and wood is much better looking, don't get pissed, it's JMO. I have both. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 1:02:33 PM EDT
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I have a Marlin "Texan", a model 336 in 30-30 with an 18" barrel. It will be my primary deer shooting gun for my pole barn shooting house.
Pic of my lever actions, from top to bottom: Winchester 94, 1952 (my dad's twin brother's deer rifle); Marlin 336 Texan in 30-30 (1986), Marlin 1895 in 45-70 (2001) and my Marlin 1894 in .44 Mag (2015). 
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Posted: 6/28/2019 1:11:42 PM EDT
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Isn't that the same as the "Youth" model? Or "Yute model" if you're a Fred Gwynne fan.
I bought a youth butt stock for my standard 336 due to LOP and using a scope. With my thick padded winter hunting clothes on, I just could not use the scope. Eye was too far from it. EDIT: Derp..336Y |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 1:13:00 PM EDT
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A trapper model 30-30 has been on my wishlist for a long time. It's the only lever action gun I'm interested in, something about the shorter barrel makes it look good. I've mostly been looking for winchester, might have to check our this Marlin to join the Marlin 39A I got from my grandfather.
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Posted: 6/28/2019 1:15:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't want to say anything bad about your rifle, but the new Marlins look better. Much darker blue and wood is much better looking, don't get pissed, it's JMO. I have both. |
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Posted: 6/28/2019 1:17:12 PM EDT
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You can also look for the Glenfield models. Old Marlin quality with plain wood.
This 30A cost me $190 (w/o scope) and has taken 5 deer in the last 3 seasons. 
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Posted: 6/28/2019 1:28:27 PM EDT
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It's really tempting but I have a 20" that carries and balances so well it's hard to imagine 16" would be much improvement?
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