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Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:39 pm
by pbwalker
I was holding out to pick up a 30-30 lever rifle, but couldn't hold out anymore.
After much research, I decided to go with a Marlin 336W
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/ ... e/336W.asp
Next on my list will be a scope, but I am looking forward to taking this one out with me and seeing how it does. Lever action has always interested me and the Marlin 336W seemed to fit the bill at the right price. Mossberg had one at the same price, but the Marlin just seemed nicer and a little more solid.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:34 pm
by WillieD
I have an older one that I used when hunting in High School (late 90's). I took 2 deer and 1 turkey with it, and may sight it in this year to try and get a deer on my Dad's property.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:56 pm
by BigBlueDodge
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.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:00 am
by pbwalker
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.
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.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:22 am
by flintknapper
pbwalker wrote: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.
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.
Even with my aging eyes...I wouldn't hesitate to shoot that Marlin with iron sights out to 100 yds.
I think you will find the Marlin more accurate than some other makes you could have chosen.
You did good!
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:26 am
by TDDude
pbwalker wrote: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.
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.
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.
It just seems off.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:49 pm
by Jeremae
My hog/brush gun is a 336 in 30/30 and I have a scope mounted with see thru rings so I can shoot using the irons up close (<50 yards)
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:23 am
by stash
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.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:27 am
by pbwalker
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.
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.
I found this on 'All Experts.com'
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.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:41 am
by Lodge2004
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.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 9:01 am
by stash
PB - thanks for the info. I have been watching the advertisements for Academy for some time and will probably get one of these after the first of the year. Like you I would not use it much but would like to be the owner of a long gun.
Thanks, Stan
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:55 pm
by boomerang
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.
38 pounds?
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Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 1:44 pm
by KD5NRH
boomerang wrote: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.
38 pounds?
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With what you saved by not buying the gold-plated trigger, you can hire a gunbearer.
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:26 am
by vickark
Years ago (early 70's) i bought my first deer rifle from k-mart. A 336c and it came with a k-mart brand 4x scope mounted on it. Still a good shooting gun. I spent a whole weeks
wages on it, somewhere around $160.00
Back then most folks had a 30/30 and a shotgun in their truck gun rack.
P.s. - my 336c has a gold plated trigger
Re: Well, patience was never one of my virtues...
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:11 am
by Furyataurus
I have a 336C and run Hornady's LeveRevolution ammo through her. For fun I run the federal ammo through her as its much cheaper than the Hornady's. Haven't hunted with her yet though. Want to get an XS front and rear sight setup and an XS Lever Scout Mount to mount a red dot sight.
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