Marlin quality !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

358 BLR said:
I have a 2007 Marlin 1895M that I bought new in 2009 (lucky me :)) and other then replacing the crappy iron sights with an XS Ghost Ring set, I've not
had a single issue with it. At one point I considered selling it, but with all that I've read lately, I'm very happy that I didn't. When I look at the prices of
traditional lever action rifles, it's easy to see that Winchester and Henry have definitely benefited greatly from Remington's purchase of Marlin and that the
consumer is left to bear the expense. Way to go Remington and I thought my opinion of you couldn't get any lower.
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I can't speak about Henry, but I had a pleasure of playing with Winchester 1895 lately. To put that simply enough - Marlin rifles are two leagues lower that Winchester in terms of quality of craftsmanship. That's why You have to pay more for any lever from Winchester nowadays. Just try to work the lever and You will understand the difference and I'm not even going to mention fit and finish.
 
Nestor said:
I can't speak about Henry, but I had a pleasure of playing with Winchester 1895 lately. To put that simply enough - Marlin rifles are two leagues lower that Winchester in terms of quality of craftsmanship. That's why You have to pay more for any lever from Winchester nowadays. Just try to work the lever and You will understand the difference and I'm not even going to mention fit and finish.
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As a matter of personal preference, I've always liked the Marlin action more then Winchesters and when Marlin's reputation for quality wasn't suspect, the
prices for Marlins and Winchesters was comparable and the Henry was below either. Now, Winchesters are generally in the $1000+ range, while Henry's go
for $800+. To me, this would suggest that demand for both Henry and Winchester rifles has increased, while the same could not be said about the
demand for Marlin products.
 
While I can understand your personal preference I think it's worth to point out that Winchesters are made in Japan now, which may be the reason behind increasing the price & quality. New Winchesters along with some of the Browning's products are actually (IMO of course) the nicest mass produced rifles out there available today.
 
Winchester also had their gremlins with quality control, (some of the last 94's out of the old plant that closed down were "interesting") but nowhere near as bad as some of what I've seen in recent remmy's and marlins. In terms of the jap made rifles, they are indeed some of the best made guns I have ever seen.
 
Adam F85 said:
Has anyone bought the XL7 bolt action?

I read a good review on them here a long time ago and customer reviews seem good but has anyone here tried them out?
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I have the XL7 in 25-06, 270 and 30-06, and my wife shoots an XS7 in 7mm-08. Had one in 243 as well, until Doug got it for the wife of a friend of his.

The triggers are very fine, and the rifles all feed, fire, extract, and eject perfectly, and they all shoot groups close to, or better than, an inch at 100 yd. The 270 puts a magazine full (4) into less than than three inches at 300 meters! It will be going sheep hunting in a few weeks. :)

Ted
 
Why not? said:
I have the XL7 in 25-06, 270 and 30-06, and my wife shoots an XS7 in 7mm-08. Had one in 243 as well, until Doug got it for the wife of a friend of his.

The triggers are very fine, and the rifles all feed, fire, extract, and eject perfectly, and they all shoot groups close to, or better than, an inch at 100 yd. The 270 puts a magazine full (4) into less than than three inches at 300 meters! It will be going sheep hunting in a few weeks. :)

Ted
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That's a good point, the XS7 I had was an excellent rifle in that price range. Nothing wrong with the workmanship and it performed great right out of the box.
Maybe there are too many parts on a lever action for Remington to handle.:)
 
Nestor said:
Congratulations! Lucky You.
I've heard (maybe this is a BS story, as I have no way to verify that, but after my experience with the new 336 I can believe that) that one of the dealers here in Canada did send back to Marlin a whole shipment of 1894 models as every, single one of them didn't work.
Nice one You have there.
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My lgs had the same issue...I want to buy a 1894css and they wouldn't sell one to me with 2 left in stock...they were sending them back along with a few others that have been bought already.

Without getting into any detail...with respect to the quality of Marlin...it's still wonderful...word has it that the amalgamation with Rem made some employees at Marlin a tad nervous...the rest is history.

I have been assured that things are better and that I should wait for shippments in the fall.
 
cableguy said:
I have been assured that things are better and that I should wait for shippments in the fall.
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In all honesty, I hope you are correct. The Marlin is my favourite of the traditional lever guns and it would be sad to see them continue to flounder.
Having high quality Marlins available for consumers makes for a more competitive market and better prices regardless of your preference of make.
 
Last year, I tough about the possibility to buy a brand new Marlin 39, a lever rimfire, but I read so many bad repports on the net that I passed my turn...

Supposed that the only problems free Marlin 39 are those made prior to the 80's...

EX
 
exseparatist said:
Last year, I tough about the possibility to buy a brand new Marlin 39, a lever rimfire, but I read so many bad repports on the net that I passed my turn...

Supposed that the only problems free Marlin 39 are those made prior to the 80's...

EX
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While I can understand the appeal of 39 after owning it for 2 years I decided to sell it. It's very solid rifle with the "adult" feel to it, but mine wasn't crazy accurate, was unpractically heavy and long and action, even after 2 years wasn't really smooth. Because of the lever it's not the best choice for the bench and as a field gun it's just too long and heavy IMO. I would jump on shorter version though - called Mountie I believe. Good luck with your search.
 
I have a 39 A Golden Mountie that I regularly shoot grouse and rabbits with to 100 yrds...



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I purchased a Marlin 336 last year and I am extremely paranoid due to all the negative things I've been hearing about recent Marlins. I have had no issues with mine yet but I am no expert when it comes to rifles so it could just be that I haven't noticed anything yet or that I just don't know any better. My only solace is that I heard that it's only the latest Marlins made in New York under Remington that have the issues and mine is stamped North Haven, Connecticut so I'm hoping this makes a difference!
 
Sambaru said:
I purchased a Marlin 336 last year and I am extremely paranoid due to all the negative things I've been hearing about recent Marlins. I have had no issues with mine yet but I am no expert when it comes to rifles so it could just be that I haven't noticed anything yet or that I just don't know any better. My only solace is that I heard that it's only the latest Marlins made in New York under Remington that have the issues and mine is stamped North Haven, Connecticut so I'm hoping this makes a difference!
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I hope I can return mine, I could take some of the screws out with my finger so the rest doesn't fill me with confidence.
 
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