Marlin (Remlin) 336SS reviews?

[rubbersoul]

Anybody bought a Marlin 336ss lately? I know the beginning of the Remington reign really screwed those rifle up, but now I'm hearing they are not bad.......

Could any real owners out there with a recent 336ss purchase let me know. Hows the action? Fit and finish? Any pry marks or crooked screws?? Barrels straight? No exploding stocks?

I have just talked with salespeople only on this issue. I am very wary of Remilns, but would liked to be convinced otherwise.

Thinking of getting one for this hunting season. Man, they are sweet looking!!!!!

Thanks

 

[Cgfns]

The new 336 xlr was on sale a while ago....
Fit and finish are ok. I looked through a few at the store that had tool marks, or inconsistent polishing along the top of bbl.
lever is stiff to cycle. I had a jm 336 ss that was good for 1 or two shots before it heated up and patterned instead of grouping. And it would take 30-75 minutes to cool down.
Rifle works well.

 

[FoymountFarm]

Mine is marked Ilion NY, has an "MR" serial number and was probably a 2013-2014 production. Sights are on straight, fitment of wood to metal is good, metal and wood are well finished. There was a burr on the inside of the ejection port and a burr on the receiver inside where the barrel/chamber protrudes. Neither affected performance, however, and they cleaned off very easily. The edges on the lever were maybe a little too sharp so I smoothed them out a bit as well. The action is solid and cycles nicely. Spent brass ejects as it should. It shoots well and is accurate, though, I have only put 20 or so rounds through it thus far. I also have a 1978 production 336 in 35Rem. The 336SS quality is comparable to the older 336 but would lose some points in wood to metal fitment and smoothness of edges.

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[regulate34]

I got a remlin 336. Not stainless.
Fit and finish is ok. Only thing that bugs me it the front sight is not perfectly allinged with the rear. Still shoots great with irons.