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It's funny because I was thinking the same thing originally...and I wasn't 100% convinced to scope it...I think I may leave it unscoped and save the money toward a future purchase.BigBlueDodge wrote:Maybe it's just me, but it seems like blasphemy to put a scope on a lever action. These guns are nice to have because they are light, quick to shoulder. If I wanted a scoped gun, I'd buy a bolt action. My vote is to leave it unscoped.
pbwalker wrote:It's funny because I was thinking the same thing originally...and I wasn't 100% convinced to scope it...I think I may leave it unscoped and save the money toward a future purchase.BigBlueDodge wrote:Maybe it's just me, but it seems like blasphemy to put a scope on a lever action. These guns are nice to have because they are light, quick to shoulder. If I wanted a scoped gun, I'd buy a bolt action. My vote is to leave it unscoped.
Putting a scope on a "Cowboy" gun just seems wrong. Kinda like short hair on a beautiful woman or seeing a window AC unit on a stagecoach.pbwalker wrote:It's funny because I was thinking the same thing originally...and I wasn't 100% convinced to scope it...I think I may leave it unscoped and save the money toward a future purchase.BigBlueDodge wrote:Maybe it's just me, but it seems like blasphemy to put a scope on a lever action. These guns are nice to have because they are light, quick to shoulder. If I wanted a scoped gun, I'd buy a bolt action. My vote is to leave it unscoped.
From what I have read, the 'C' model is the "preferred" model, and the 'W' model is the 'Wal Mart' model...Now, I don't think this to be true, but who knows. I got mine at Academy for $379. For as often as I will use it, the 'W' is perfect.stash wrote:I have been thinking of getting one of these for sometime. If I do it will be my first long gun. Does anyone know the difference between the A, C and W models? From looking at Marlins website it might be scope rings or something like that but I am not sure.
Many people would consider the 336w a "lesser" rifle than the 336c, but don't let them fool you into thinking that you didn't get a good gun. Any Marlin is going to be a gun that will serve you well, and the 336 series is as good as they get.
The 336 series is one of the most popular lines in America today, and of those, the 336c is the most popular. The "C" means that that particular model is a carbine variant of the standard 336 gun, the 336a, with a 20-inch barrel and a full-length magazine.
The 336c and the 336w are very, very similar. I have heard and read that the "w" on the 336w model stands for "Wal-Mart" because it is the gun sold at Wal-Mart, but I'm not sure that is true. Regardless, it is the gun in the 336 series that is made for the -Marts and thus the difference. The differences are very minor. The 336w has a birch hardwood stock while the 336c has a walnut stock (if I'm not mistaken, the 336c is the only one of the 336 series with the walnut stock). The design on the stock is nicer on the 336c than the 336w, and the open sights on the 336c are nicer than on the 336w. That's usually a mute point since the vast majority of hunters are going to put a scope on their rifle anyway. The only other differences are that the 336w has a gold-plated trigger, and it weighs 38.25 pounds while the 336c weighs 38.5.
So as you can see, the differences are basically very insignificant. The biggest is the difference in the stocks. Other than that, the biggest difference you will find is the sticker price. The MSRP on the 336c is $570, while the MSRP on the 336w is $482.
Now with that said, let me give you my opinion: I have a 336w that has been my primary rifle for deer hunting and wild boar hunting since 1995. I have been VERY satisfied. The 336c may look a little better, but when it comes to function, the 336w is a very fine gun and it will serve you well.
BigBlueDodge wrote:Maybe it's just me, but it seems like blasphemy to put a scope on a lever action. These guns are nice to have because they are light, quick to shoulder. If I wanted a scoped gun, I'd buy a bolt action. My vote is to leave it unscoped.
Years ago I purchased a Winchester Trapper in .357 specifically because I wanted a small light rifle (and it reminded my of my childhood cowboy games). After many trips to the range and not being able to hit the broad side of a barn, I added a scope. A few more range trips made me realize it was my lack of understanding how to use the iron sights (buckhorn style?) and not the rifle since it would easily shoot a single ragged hole with the scope. Once that was understood, the scope came off.38 pounds?pbwalker wrote:The only other differences are that the 336w has a gold-plated trigger, and it weighs 38.25 pounds while the 336c weighs 38.5.
With what you saved by not buying the gold-plated trigger, you can hire a gunbearer.boomerang wrote:38 pounds?pbwalker wrote:The only other differences are that the 336w has a gold-plated trigger, and it weighs 38.25 pounds while the 336c weighs 38.5.
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