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  • deemus

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    They aren't cheap, but I'd say if you can find one for MSRP go ahead and get it. They are pretty nice as far as I can tell. Just need to get it out to the range and compare it to my old guide gun.
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    This is the one I want. Got the brass. Got the bullets. Just need the gun.
     
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    popsgarland

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    If you have an actual Marlin 336 made in 1903, it must be a very rare duck indeed and probably would be worth a fortune. I think though it is more likely you either have misstated the model or year of production for your Marlin.The Marlin 336's predecessor was the Marlin 36 (aka: Marlin 1936), the first variation of it only came out in 1937. The 1936 was manufactured through about 1947/48. The 336 came out in 1948. They were manufactured through 1962, then again introduced around 1973.
    Your right. My bad. Miss typed the serial number.

    Actually made in 1972
     
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    rjtmac

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    Not a problem ... Just get one of each of 3 that have been mentioned ...

    Henry Big Boy 45 LC
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    Marlin 336 Waffle Top
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    Winchester 94
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    They play nice together in the Safe and on the Range ...

    and for good measure toss in one of these ...

    Savage 99 .303
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    MyT.Hunter

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    Henry is reportedly the least accurate of the big 3 (Winchester, Marlin, Henry). Did some extensive research 4-5 years ago and Henry lever actions came up short.

    I preferred the Marlin (pre-Ruger). Now that Ruger is making the Marlin line they are a bit pricey.
     

    Hoji

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    Henry is reportedly the least accurate of the big 3 (Winchester, Marlin, Henry). Did some extensive research 4-5 years ago and Henry lever actions came up short.

    I preferred the Marlin (pre-Ruger). Now that Ruger is making the Marlin line they are a bit pricey.
    They are “pricey” but have read a couple of reviews on the 45-70 and they are shooting sub 1” groups at 100 right out of the box with factory ammo.
    My JM Marlin and my Remlin 45-70 as well as my Ruger No. 3 will come pretty close, but I have tailored the loads for them ( except the Remlin, just feed it a steady diet of 325 gr Leverevolution and it does about 1.5” at 100)
    In other words, you are getting what you pay for.
     

    SURVIVOR619

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    My dad's 94 had a scope mounted that didn't interfere with the top eject. It mounted to the side of the receiver, with a 90 degree bend to a Weaver mount. Centered the scope over the receiver, but deflected the brass when it ejected. It worked well.

    Looked a lot like this one I found online just now.
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    I have a ‘94, top eject, Centennial 66. I mounted a Burris scout scope using this mount… lock solid!


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    deemus

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    Henry is reportedly the least accurate of the big 3 (Winchester, Marlin, Henry). Did some extensive research 4-5 years ago and Henry lever actions came up short.

    I preferred the Marlin (pre-Ruger). Now that Ruger is making the Marlin line they are a bit pricey.


    My Henry 22 is dead nuts accurate.

    JM Marlin 336 in 30-30 is too.
     

    KJQ6945

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    Lever actions are just cool ass guns. They’re fun to shoot, fun to look at, and there’s so much history surrounding them. They come in all kind of calibers, for all kind of game, or games.

    Buy as many as you can afford, or, if you are a west Texas mongoose, get a Barrett .50.
     
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