Marlin 336 30-30 Feeding problem

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Hi Guys,

I just got myself a Mossberg 472, the internals are exactly the same as thos of Marlin 336, hence the title.

Here is the problem it doesn't feed very well, whenever I load a bullet or all 5 into the magazine, then pull the lever down, and up again to feed it gets stuck, won't feed, the bullet is sitting low.

I'm using the 14.99 ammo from Walmart (CXP 2) 170 Grain Power Point..... could that be the problem?

let me know what you guys think.
 
It does not matter where you bought your ammo! Power point, sounds like Winchester or Remington. In any case, ammunition from a reputable manufacturer is of the proper size, as specified by world wide standards.
So go from there, your ammunition is the size and shape it is supposed to be.
 
You said the cartridge is sitting low below chamber correct? So your lever is in the down position and will not cycle up ?

Sounds like the Marlin Jam in a Mossberg.

Or is the other cartridge sticking out of the tube magazine and blocking and locking the action open. One out ready and part of another the base sticking out not allowing the lever to cycle up.

Check an article at lever guns.. I don't think its the ammo if its factory 30-30.

I have a new in box Marlin same thing. Since I'm going to have it customized ie the action for cowboy and mount a Lyman site I didn't send it back to warranty. Iam going to ship it soon to a gun smith. Reports its an easy fix.
 
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I'm using the 14.99 ammo from Walmart (CXP 2) 170 Grain Power Point..... could that be the problem?
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I'm thinkin that using pointed bullets in a tubular magazine could be a bigger problem than your feeding issue. You might wanna switch to a flatnosed bullet like a Winchester silvertip bullet for safety reasons.
 
Buck45 said:
You said the cartridge is sitting low below chamber correct? So your lever is in the down position and will not cycle up ?

Sounds like the Marlin Jam in a Mossberg.
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Yes the cartridge is sitting low, its not double feeding, its just low so it won't feed into the chamber properly every time, is this a common marlin problem?

if so how do I fix it?
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Had the same problem in my Marlin 30AS - which as I understand is very similar to the 336. Took it to the 'smith and it was due to a broken "carrier dog".

I think it cost me $40 to have it fixed.
 
Saw this on a buddies rifle. Check to see if theres any play up and down in the loading gate (or looseness at the back end of the gate). The screw that holds it comes loose. The screw is one of the ones that is on the side of the action behind the gate, Try and tighten it (whichever one moves easiest of the two). It should draw the loading gate in tighter to the side of the action and out of the way of the shell. Hopefully solves your problem.
 
Okay, to help clarify.

Winchester makes roundnose .30-30 ammo with a PowerPoint bullet. It's a PowerPoint bullet, just not pointed. If you had checked your facts you'd know that instantly. Good thing you were ready to try to make the poor guy look stupid. How does it feel?

730Win94, I couldn't tell whether your post was in earnest. Yes, there is Hornady Leverevolution 160 grain pointed bullet ammunition. But it's not $14.99, and it isn't rated CXP2 because Winchester doesn't make it. Sheesh.
 
Good thing you were ready to try to make the poor guy look stupid. How does it feel?
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Not sure why you think he was insulted. The fact you clarified the Power Point roundnose bullet issue is great, that's what forums are all about.

I do not see how my post or Starpuss's post insulted the OP, it was merely a concern, and neither post was insulting or demeaning.

Only the OP know which he is using, and he would not be the first one to use a pointed bullet in a tube magazine without knowing, and if he was I am sure he would be happy to know the information.
 
going back to feeding problems,i went to longs hes the warenty guy for marlin and mosseys with a brand new xlr marlin .and he said there was an issue with feeding on some new guns quality control.,he fixed mine right there and then ,while at it there was a few mossburgs like yours for the same problem,its not the brass its the gun might have burrs or extractor need tweaking or a carrier. a ton of other stuff send the gun in for repair ,i did and am pleasantly surprised after as now my new marlin is one of the slickest ive seen next to the one he did a full action job on. if its new its under warrenty.
 
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and now back to the issue at hand....

Sorry I didn't clarify that it wasn't a pointy bullet, I shoot a ton of .22's and sometimes have problems with the ammo, thought this might be the same scenario, but from what I gathered so far, it is a mechanical issue with the gun.

I will try to tighen up the screwes, I tried taking it appart last night, no luck... removed some screws but the action wouldn't come out. When I put some of the scewes back ion though and put them in properly (tight) it cycled flawlessly for the first 2 rounds, then it happend again.

I only tightened the 2 screws, one under the lever action, and the other infront of the trigger guard, tonight I will look for more screws and see if maybe there is a manual anywhere on the take down.
 
um i had pointed tiped ammo for my 30-30 and it is posted on the box not for lever actions. i think i still have some and the box, what to bet they dont make it>?


ok. i looked at them , they are 55g Accelerator's . and they are like a soft point
 
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I have some pointed 30-30 factory ammo. But then it's made by Hornady. Interesting about the feedin' problem though, I've never heard of it before and I have a 336.
 
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