I would love to get a "Marlin" 336 lever, but have read a lot about the quality issues since Remington moved and took over the manufacturing in 2007. They've had 7 years to get their 5h1t together. Does anyone with intimate knowledge of this section of the market know if this is the case. I looked at all the variants of the 336 in a store today, and they seemed pretty good. Still some misalignment of the irons, but not as bad as the ones I've seen on youtube. What's the consensus, are they a good buy again?
Remlin - Have they got their act together?
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Shouldn't have any abnormal issues now, all the tooling/equipment was replaced a little over a year ago, and the fit and finish are "fine" now, but will never (don't care what anyone says) be the same as a JM mfg'd rifle. Someone looking for a hunting/brush gun should have no hesitation towards buying and using a new Marlin.
Most of the ones I've seen lately on the shelves are an improvement. Came across a s####y 336 in 35 Rem back around Christmas though, it turned me off again so I bought a Henry 30-30 out of spite. Slick lil thing it is, might have to switch the factory ghost ring for a Skinner though. I'd say put your hands on a Marlin lever before forking over cash just to be certain, but odds of a good one seem to be much better. And yes, they still aren't quite as nice as the old ones...
I have a 44 mag stamped "JM" and a 45-70 guide gun made in Illion NY.
The 44 has a nicer fit and finish and the wood is much tighter to the steel. Only Issue I have with it is the Micro Groove rifling doesn't like cast bullets no matter what I do.
The 45-70 is still good but the wood isn't as snug (doesn't move when screws are tight but falls off easily when screws removed). My issue with it is the laser cut checkering (at least I'm assuming it's laser cut) is ugly as sin and looks more like bumps or little studs than diamonds. I recut it with a basic checkering set and it looks much better. The stock checkering did the job of adding grip but was just really ugly.
The 44 has a nicer fit and finish and the wood is much tighter to the steel. Only Issue I have with it is the Micro Groove rifling doesn't like cast bullets no matter what I do.
The 45-70 is still good but the wood isn't as snug (doesn't move when screws are tight but falls off easily when screws removed). My issue with it is the laser cut checkering (at least I'm assuming it's laser cut) is ugly as sin and looks more like bumps or little studs than diamonds. I recut it with a basic checkering set and it looks much better. The stock checkering did the job of adding grip but was just really ugly.
Yes they have got their act together.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1054725-Remlin-1895-Guide-Gun-what-month-year-of-manufacture?p=9885572#post9885572
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1054725-Remlin-1895-Guide-Gun-what-month-year-of-manufacture?p=9885572#post9885572
There better,but.....
Between myself and friends we have a few Remelins. I have a 39a from last year that's good,I shot a 2014 336xlr last week that was good,with good wood.Brother has a 2013 1895 that's good.
March 31,Cabelas sent me a 336ss,mailed it back within hours.Worst rifle I had ever handled and it was right off the production line.Still waiting for replacement
Between myself and friends we have a few Remelins. I have a 39a from last year that's good,I shot a 2014 336xlr last week that was good,with good wood.Brother has a 2013 1895 that's good.
March 31,Cabelas sent me a 336ss,mailed it back within hours.Worst rifle I had ever handled and it was right off the production line.Still waiting for replacement
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I love lever rifles and really wanted an 1894c in .357 Magnum.
I have heard Remington suspended production as they could not get the quality right? I am aware they are still having some problems and wonder if I am better off getting an 1873 from Winchester! It seems Remington are having many quality issues at the moment, I think the Freedom group have trashed two good brands in the name of profits.
I have heard Remington suspended production as they could not get the quality right? I am aware they are still having some problems and wonder if I am better off getting an 1873 from Winchester! It seems Remington are having many quality issues at the moment, I think the Freedom group have trashed two good brands in the name of profits.
According to Brian Pearce, "as this article is written, Marlin is producing the 1894 in .357, 44 mag & .45 colt, & the 1895 in .45/70" 
He states samples are on the way which he will soon review! I certainly hope they get it right again!
My info comes from his article in the "Rifle Sporting Journal" magazine. (page 24 in the May 2014 issue)
He states samples are on the way which he will soon review! I certainly hope they get it right again!
My info comes from his article in the "Rifle Sporting Journal" magazine. (page 24 in the May 2014 issue)
