Marlin 336 point of confusion.

[philthygeezer]

Lately in my internet meanderings there seems to be a lot of people calling the Marlin 336 'light and handy'. Handy I get. But light?

The things are seven pounds. That's about 2-4 ounces shy of a 24" sporter with a standard weight barrel. If a 7 pound Marlin is 'light', then a 6 3/4 pound Featherweight is 'lighter'.

What gives? Is it that bolt guns are typically scoped and levers aren't?

 

[Can-down]

Probably due to the nice balance in the hand.
Even lightweight guns get heavy after a while...... seven pounds is not exactly a heavy gun is it.....How much does a Garand weigh?

 

[philthygeezer]

Probably due to the nice balance in the hand.
Even lightweight guns get heavy after a while...... seven pounds is not exactly a heavy gun is it.....How much does a Garand weigh?

About nine pounds.

I guess if you've been lugging a Garand around then a 336 is light. A Winchester Supergrade + a Leupold 4x33 would be around the same weight as a Garand.

 

[kamlooky]

Well that long legged old gal here is over twelve and that's empty.
Seven pounds ............jeesh.

 

[gtrussell]

If you have a marlin, confusion is what you should be used too.

 

[H4831]

About nine pounds.

I guess if you've been lugging a Garand around then a 336 is light. A Winchester Supergrade + a Leupold 4x33 would be around the same weight as a Garand.

Or a pre 64 Model 70 Winchester.

 

[Can-down]

If you have a marlin, confusion is what you should be used too.

No doubt.....it becomes hard to understand the popularity of the 94 once you've tried a 336.

 

[mosinmaster]

Similar concept is the Ithaca 37, all steel parts, but it feels like a 'Featherweight' due to JMB's genius design and balance.

 

[Calum]

Probably due to the nice balance in the hand.

Bingo! I'd go with balance as well.

 

[woodlotowner]

No doubt.....it becomes hard to understand the popularity of the 94 once you've tried a 336.

This ^^

 

[aaron v]

I keep buying 94s and selling them after shooting them. I like the looks of the 94 but always go back to my 336. I wouldn't even consider selling it.