How common is 338 Marlin Express?
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That family of cartridges was brought out when Marlin was in financial trouble. Eventually bought by vulture capitalists freedom group. A potentially good idea that died by lack of marketing push.
The rifles and cartridges are somewhere between uncommon and rare. Unlikely to see any cartridges or brass produced.
The rifles and cartridges are somewhere between uncommon and rare. Unlikely to see any cartridges or brass produced.
Not very common.
Marlin only made 5000 rifles in 2 versions; the first the MXLR in stainless/laminate w/ 24" barrel, and the second a wood/blued MX w/ 22" barrel. (I have the latter - took about 12 years to find one!) Prices for these rifles when found has climbed; expect to see asking prices north of $2000.
It got good reviews when first introduced in the US.
Ammo did make to to Canada about 3 years ahead of the rifles due to importing issues.
Ammo choices are the Remington loaded w/ 250 gr Corelokts and Hornady loaded w/ 200 gr FTXs.
Performance is very similar to the 338 Federal.
Marlin only made 5000 rifles in 2 versions; the first the MXLR in stainless/laminate w/ 24" barrel, and the second a wood/blued MX w/ 22" barrel. (I have the latter - took about 12 years to find one!) Prices for these rifles when found has climbed; expect to see asking prices north of $2000.
It got good reviews when first introduced in the US.
Ammo did make to to Canada about 3 years ahead of the rifles due to importing issues.
Ammo choices are the Remington loaded w/ 250 gr Corelokts and Hornady loaded w/ 200 gr FTXs.
Performance is very similar to the 338 Federal.
