Are the Remlins any better?

I purchased a Marlin GG 45/70 couple of months ago and am very satisfied.

No problem at all with my gun, nice workmanship, no feeding issues either with Leverevolution or Winchester factory ammo (the only 2 I have shot). Very accurate, less than 1 inch with open sights at 50 yards. Love the gun, it is a keeper. Maybe I was just plain lucky

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oberndorf said:
I purchased a Marlin GG 45/70 couple of months ago and am very satisfied.

No problem at all with my gun, nice workmanship, no feeding issues either with Leverevolution or Winchester factory ammo (the only 2 I have shot). Very accurate, less than 1 inch with open sights at 50 yards. Love the gun, it is a keeper. Maybe I was just plain lucky

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So they're putting the bulls-eyes back on the stocks??
 
I bought a late production 336Y from Epps, I have run two hundred through it and it functions great and is accurate. I have four JM built guns and the 336Y is as good as any of them. All this is hard to admit because I am a true Remington hater.
 
I just fired my new 1894 in 357 for the first time today. 50 yard groups were around 2", and 100 yard groups around 5" ,all being five shot groups. The rifle feeds well and the only negative was the trigger which was heavy, and had a little creep. After some careful application of a stone, the creep is gone, and the trigger pull is slightly lighter as well.
 
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I have seen a few with swivel studs in that bullseye..... ouch...
It's not the spot for a swivel stud.
It really hurts my feelings when I see this.........omfl... :(
 
Harrier .45 said:
Most of the new-production Marlin rifles are showing a marked improvement over the quality and fit-and-finish exhibited on models built during the 2010/2011 season.

Historically, Marlin had experienced a moderate number of flaws with their general production guns, even before the take-over by Remington's parent corporation, the Freedom Group.

Over the initial 12 months following that take-over, the quality of production and finish on most Marlin lever-action guns was nothing short of abysmal, with examples showing such flaws and faults as poorly aligned barrels and sights, loose actions, failures to feed, failures to eject, unfinished machining in the receiver, marks and dents and scratches on the final product. . . . The list went on and on.

In response to the levels of complaints levied against Marlin, the Freedom Group initiated a complete rebuild and reinvestment in the Marlin line-up of guns. As of early 2012, the examples we have been receiving here at Epps have proven to be far more reliable, and of far better overall build quality than those units sold over the previous year.

While Marlin rifles are not (and never have been) flawless in their construction, we are definitely seeing a reduction in the number of guns being returned to our store as a result of manufacturing faults. At this time we are close to the historical numbers when it comes to faults in these firearms, which is a significant improvement over the previous year's totals.

Are Marlin firearms worth the purchase price? Absolutely. However, that being said, we strongly suggest that any potential buyer should conduct a close inspection of the firearm in question before finalizing any purchase, in-store, preferably, if they are able. If this is an off-site order and the buyer wishes to purchase one of these guns, we can have our gunsmiths inspect the firearm for proper feed and function (but no test fire) prior to shipping that firearm out to the end-user.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our store at 705.689.5333, or send an E-mail to info@ellwoodepps.com, and I will be happy to respond to your questions as quickly as I am able.
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Maybe your smith should test them for function before they go in the rack....seems logical.
 
I was concerned about purchasing a marlin after hearing all the stories. I was so hooked on getting the 1895 SBL that i took the chance and purchased one from EPPS as they were the only supplier that i could find that had them. I have Nothing but great things to say about it. Probably put 200-300 rounds threw it and it never had a problem. It shoots straight and cycles smooth. And a beautiful gun!
 
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Maybe your smith should test them for function before they go in the rack....seems logical.
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With the volume of guns we have coming in and going out on a daily basis, there simply is not enough time or manpower for our gunsmiths to test every single Marlin rifle that comes through our store. Add to that the volume of repairs and other gunsmithing projects already lined up in the shop, and there is no way that anything would ever get accomplished if we were to add every new Marlin to the mix.

This is why manufacturers provide warranties on their products -- whether it is a toaster, a firearm, or a brand new car -- so that if there is a problem with the product in question, it can be serviced on an individual basis, under warranty.

At some point there has to be a measure of trust between the buyer and the manufacturer. That trust entails a belief by the buyer that the manufacturer has provided a product that is suitable for the use for which it was intended, that it will function as advertised, and if it fails to do so, that servicing is available to correct or replace the faulty item. (This last part of this agreement is at the discretion of the manufacturer, not that of the retailer.)

If the buyer has concerns about any product, they should always inspect it themselves before completing any purchase. For off-site purchases of these rifles, we can ask the gunsmiths to conduct a quick and rudimentary examination only to ensure proper fit and function.
 
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jonbpc said:
I was concerned about purchasing a marlin after hearing all the stories. I was so hooked on getting the 1895 SBL that i took the chance and purchased one from EPPS as they were the only supplier that i could find that had them. I have Nothing but great things to say about it. Probably put 200-300 rounds threw it and it never had a problem. It shoots straight and cycles smooth. And a beautiful gun!
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Great to hear! This is a perfect example of a sour batch tainting a historic reputation. Marlin has always been known for building quality firearms, and until the 2010/2011 debacle with the take-over by the Freedom Group, there were no more issues with these guns than are regularly encountered with any mass produced item.

The current production Marlins seem to have corrected the vast majority of the problems that were encountered with the transition models, as you yourself have attested.

I think it's high time most people simply let the past go, put the troubles Marlin encountered behind them, and judge their current guns on the quality and performance they now exhibit, rather than poor experiences with older models, or hearsay from outside sources.
 
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I just purchased my third "Remlin" (LMAO) 750 wood+blue. FitnFinish are great, accurate with factory ammo. Of my three semi-auto 750's not one has ever not cycled proper or jammed or misfired. I've had more warranty/quality issues with other makes of guns, not one of my Remingtons have ever had issues. I've owned alot of Remington/Marlin guns and would buy another before even considering alot of other brands.
 
Harrier .45 said:
With the volume of guns we have coming in and going out on a daily basis, there simply is not enough time or manpower for our gunsmiths to test every single Marlin rifle that comes through our store. Add to that the volume of repairs and other gunsmithing projects already lined up in the shop, and there is no way that anything would ever get accomplished if we were to add every new Marlin to the mix.

This is why manufacturers provide warranties on their products -- whether it is a toaster, a firearm, or a brand new car -- so that if there is a problem with the product in question, it can be serviced on an individual basis, under warranty.

At some point there has to be a measure of trust between the buyer and the manufacturer. That trust entails a belief by the buyer that the manufacturer has provided a product that is suitable for the use for which it was intended, that it will function as advertised, and if it fails to do so, that servicing is available to correct or replace the faulty item. (This last part of this agreement is at the discretion of the manufacturer, not that of the retailer.)

If the buyer has concerns about any product, they should always inspect it themselves before completing any purchase. For off-site purchases of these rifles, we can ask the gunsmiths to conduct a quick and rudimentary examination only to ensure proper fit and function.
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You know what....your right! Marlin should test and check their guns before they even leave the factory!
 
I shot my 1894 in 357 again today after the trigger work, and five shot groups at 50 yards are averaging around 1-1/2" , with the best group measuring 7/8". I am quite content with that performance with a random factory load.
 
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