Marlin or Remlin? too big?

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I was wondering what anybodies opinions are on Remington made Marlin rifles. I'm looking for a 45-70, if I could get a pre-Remi it would be great, but its slim pickins from what I've seen. A senior guy who's been working the local hunting outfit for years told me that quality on Marlins has nosedived since Remington took them over unless you get a 45-70 stainless. He said that Remington had Marlins best original workers working on the 45-70 stainless and if you were gonna buy a Remlin that the 45-70 stainlesss is as close as your gonna get to a quality pre Rem Marlin. Is there any truth to that? Am I best to keep searching for a pre-Remington or cave and buy a Remlin? also, is it overkill for blackbear and moose hunting in B.C.? I want a fun gun with a big bang, but I don't want to damage more meat than necessary when hunting.
 
My dad fell in love with the look of the 1895 GBL and bought one; this was last year, after all the "bad" ones were supposedly recalled and only new, "good" ones were back in stock.

Unfortunately we had to return it due to really bad extractor. The next rifle also had major issues, and the next. The fifth rifle we got was all good and he loves it. Seems like, if you are willing to go through a little hassle trying multiple rifles, you can get a good new Marlin, but there are still lots of guns with issues out there. Typical issues (I think we saw them all...) are misshapen extractors, misshappen feed ramps, sights installed obviously out of alighnment on the barrel, or actions so rough the simply cannot be cycled.
 
Had to make the same decision recently, it can be difficult to find a pre Remington for a decent price.
I ended up getting a older one in excellent condition for a great deal and am very happy with it.
 
Thanks for the input fellas. 5 rifles before finding a decent one seems like quite a lot of hassle for my hard earned money, but thanks for the info Northman. I'll take all this into consideration, sounds like a stroke of luck to find a good Remlin the first time around, so I'll probably keep digging for a pre-rem Marlin. Anybody else with any advice or stories is welcome to share, id appreciate it.
 
I just bought a 1895 45-70 in January, and I have to say I'm impressed! I was in the same boat after hearing the horror stories about the remlins. I looked at the pre-remmys but had a hard time eating the extra price for an old used rifle compared to a new one for cheaper.

But anyways, I bought one from Cabelas in Winnipeg, gave it as good a look over as I could in the store (wouldn't let me cycle the action in the store) and bought it. Brought it home and took it apart and checked really close for all the defects I have heard of. After finding very minor fit and finish flaws, I took it to the range and let off a few and it is awesome! It's alot of gun for $560.

My advice to buy one, give it a really good going over, and if you find anything wrong, just take it back.
 
I own a remlin 336, and i hunt with it too. The action was pretty rough when i got it, so i worked the lever whilst watching tv. Smooth as butter now. My only minor complaint with the rifle now, is that the forend is a darker piece of wood than the buttstock. Looks kinda goofy, but it shoots great.
 
i have a 30-30 Marlin the 444Marlin and the 308Marlin mx all Very nice do have one issue with 444. not ejecting proper but can get that fixed easy enough with new harder peace i hope???
 
I paid the extra cost and got a quality used SS guide gun JM stamped... in 45-70.

Ordered XS ghost ring kit from Brownells and installed it myself... paid way too much for this gun really but it very fun to shoot so it's all good!
 
I have JM stamped 45-70 guide gun. It is a cool gun with no issues and i love it. I can't remember the exact year i bought it but it has to be from the last year or two before they were bought out.
 
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