Tried out my 'new' Marlin 30-30 made in 1975

[woodlotowner]

I have two of these fine older Marlins (.35 Rem and .44 Rem Mag) and I just want to note (yet again) how truly superior these rifles are in every respect compared to the Win 94s.

 

[Mike Webb]

I am a Winchester guy but the Marlin 336 IS superior to the Winchester 94 in nearly every respect including accuracy. Taking a 336 down for repair is simple compared with taking a 94 apart. With all the older 336's made from the 50's to the 80's floating around for bargain prices I can't understand why anyone would buy a new one(lower quality, abortion of a safety and higher price).

 

[NAA]

I am a Winchester guy but the Marlin 336 IS superior to the Winchester 94 in nearly every respect including accuracy. Taking a 336 down for repair is simple compared with taking a 94 apart. With all the older 336's made from the 50's to the 80's floating around for bargain prices I can't understand why anyone would buy a new one(lower quality, abortion of a safety and higher price).

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Yes, this!

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NAA.

 

[kamlooky]

With all the older 336's made from the 50's to the 80's floating around for bargain prices I can't understand why anyone would buy a new one(lower quality, abortion of a safety and higher price).

Kuss the new krowd can be into a newfangdangled plasteeka axel fer 'bout the same muhnie.
Then they kan do the whaaa tewsie wid der buddies.
Them ole kuss's dun plum wore owt them ol' shewters tew minewt awf barn.

Jess meself typ'n owt lowd here.

 

[Win 38-55]

I am a Winchester guy but the Marlin 336 IS superior to the Winchester 94 in nearly every respect including accuracy. ... With all the older 336's made from the 50's to the 80's floating around for bargain prices I can't understand why anyone would buy a new one(lower quality, abortion of a safety and higher price).

I agree. I saw another 336 at our last gun show and would have bought it on the spot, except I had no cash at the time.

 

[NAA]

Here's mine. Picked it up off the EE awhile back. Just snapped a couple pics this afternoon:

Scope is a Bushnell Banner compact 1.5-4.5x32mm with duplex reticle.

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NAA.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

That's a tidy one. Looks like we shopped at the same flooring place too.
Bring 'er in for show-n-tell....cheers.

 

[uberkermit]

Here's my 35rem that didn't get sold at the last gun show.
She's a tad older'n me.

My contribution, pre safety 336 in 35 Rem

Got my 336 in .30-30 last winter. Now I need one in .35 Remington. Can't wait to lay my hands on one!

 

[nomad 68]

Not surprised by the accuracy at all. I have a 1977 336 Texan that shoots that good. I wouldn't trade it for 3 win 94's and yes....i have owned a few 94's over the years.Never could take to them.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Oops, wrong spot.

 

[Eagleye]

I also have a Marlin of similar vintage that shoots sub-moa regularly...a real keeper, for sure.
And I do prefer the Marlin for several features already mentioned.

But, I also have a M94 that turns in some pretty decent groups...not quite as good, but a deer would never tell the difference.

Good old 30-30's...just keep rolling along, doing what they were intended to do.

Regards, Dave.

 

[contaucreek]

I love my pistol gripped Marlins. They carry perfect and come to my shoulder and eye like we were made for each other. Never shot for the record but I did miss my first buck with a 30as