Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. Feeding it loosened it up As for the price, though, I still concur. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Seller: AJGUNSNSTUFF ( FFL) $999.99. I have a 338 Marlin with the well known barrel droop. At least then you can inspect it. The 1895 had a box magazine, but this rifle (a favorite of Teddy Roosevelt's) was heavy, ponderous even, compared to lively Winchester and Marlin carbines. I will never again buy a Marlin, regardless of vintage. After my previous experiences with the Freedom Group, I did not care to submit myself to that kind of abuse again. This is simply crappy attention to detail. Cant believe I didnt notice warp till I got home. Today everyone wants things to happen by next week. I felt so bad for this guy. 4 bore rifle for sale on GunsAmerica. Buy a 4 bore rifle onl He phoned me back, but I never got the feeling that he really bought into anything that I said. We show you how. It is based on the .376 Steyr with a goal to duplicate the venerable .30-06 Springfield's performance in a cartridge compatible with lever-action firearms. I mean, thats one of the most epic ways Ive ever seen to screw a brand over. . Rough actions, etc., etc. I bought 3-Marlins in 2019. Im still searching for a 1894c in 45colt and a 1895c in 45-70 thats a pre remlins no avail so far. One entry level 30-30, more expensive Texas Deluxe 30-30 and a 45-70. It is mind-boggling to youngsters today, most of whom equate manufacturing and dimensioned products with CAD/CAM systems. But youre right, I wouldnt pay for an opinion. In short order, he located a case with promise: the .376 Steyr. So, in terms of killing power, the .338 Marlin Express is a 200 yard elk cartridge and a 300 yard deer cartridge with the Hornady 200 grain flat point bullet at a MV of 2400 fps. Thankfully, internet gun forums arrived to endthe information blackout. With about 10% less case capacity that the .338 Federal, perhaps Hornady and Marlin could be persuaded to offer a medium bore cartridge (a ".338 Marlin Express") that holds MV to 2400-2450 fps with a 200 grain bullet (BC .250) and recoil to the 20 ft. lb. As I related in my article "Woods and Brush Rifles," O'Connor theorized that such a cartridge should be able to drive its bullet through the brush better than the 30-30, .307 Winchester, .308 Marlin, .300 Savage and .308 Winchester, open up fast, and would have more shocking power than the .35 Remington or .38-55. There will never be another gun built exactly like yours and even if the new ones are built to spec, Theyre now assembly line dimentional drawings to be mass produced. 338 Marlin Express Features: Tight Wall Concentricity Concentricity helps to ensure proper bullet seating in both the case and the chamber of your firearm. It required moving equipment, setting it up in a new location, and training people to build these rifles. Eleven years later the 336 replaced the 36. But millennials arent as brand faithful as their predecessors, and time is running out. The .338MX fires heavier .338 caliber bullets than the .308 Marlin Express at roughly the same velocity. At the range, I just gave up and started manually loading one at a time through the ejection port. Why would any fire arms company move to New York state with its very anti gun policies! That said, it operates perfectly, and she SHOOTS. A relatively unknown brand, with a whole new platform, at an incredibly enticing price point thats GForce Arms with the LVR410. Right. #2 in the gun review series. You can see a picture of it here: http://www.annoyedman.com/images/marlin336bl/Detail-FrontSite-03.png. Death of the Marlin Levergun | Long Range Hunting Forum Either way, its a great gun. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. New propellants provide maximum muzzle velocity at conventional pressures, resulting in flatter trajectories and more downrange energy. Make sure to watch till the end. Why was because this Remlins bolt would catch on the hammer on the return stroke. Fix the stocks and I might give Marlin another chance. Once the machines are set up, and you know the dimensions of your cutters/tooling and you replace your tooling when it is worn, you get the dimensions you need out of the far end of the line, regardless of whether or not you have a drawing. Marlin replaced my 336SS. How big a sh*thead do you have to be to f*ck up a decades old, proven design? Thats why early guns long ago had to be fit individually, and mechanism parts that were swapped sometimes didnt work. Gun #: 926415864. The deluxe version of the Texan has a fancy walnut stock, machine-cut engraving, and a gold-colored trigger. Only modern CNC machining has that level of interchangeability. I just purchased my first Marlin 1895 GS 45/70, not realizing that Remington acquired Marlin. The 39A was made at probably the height of Marlins quality, with nearly flawless fit, finish, and reliability. so the tang at the bottom of the grip was not flush with the stock. The fools running that board were so blind to the defects of the latest marlin rifles that they wouldnt believe their own eyes per my video. Do us a favor, when you come back on line, make nothing but the Model 1894 for about two years. Marlin used to be a quality rifle, but the late ones seem to be somewhat under par to their predecessors. You have beaten the naysayers! Quantity: 20 Rounds. It is because I trust a receiver made 50-100 years ago more than I trust recent commercial production. Could this be a sign that theyre back on track and better things are on the way? Winchester Model 94 .22 WMR: Famous Silhouette Rifle. No Thank You! Competition is always good for industry. And obviously I GAF that their modern design isnt a reproduction of an historic piece. Eother way they are great rifles and worth the price for a non-FG Marlin. Its clear that the 39A is the better quality rifle, but not so much so that Ill ever sell the 1894, even though Ill be using (Indiana, my home state, legalized some conventional high powered rifles for the very first time for deer!) Gone are all versions of the .308 Marlin Express and .338 Marlin Express. Sorry but Henry did not make the first but I will grant you that they have heritageThe first lever action was made by Volcano Firearms and they were made with both cast iron and brass receiversAn old boss of mine owned one at one time and I think he told me there was less that 20 of them left in existence and his was the only one with a iron receiver.Winchester borrowed it from him and put it on display since they had never seen one with the iron receiverAlso Henrys are a decent firearm however I never bought one because I too felt that they were over priced even when I could getem for $300 back in the day I could get a Winchester for less.. However, on several occasions, Marlin has chambered the Model 336 for faster cartridges for use in open country. First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane Scopes Explained: Which is Best? Working with their powder supplier, Hornady has achieved superior efficiency with the .308 Marlin, holding the MAP to 47,500 psi. Like the .308 Marlin Express, the .338 Marlin Express was designed to be a relatively flat shooting cartridge, taking advantage of the bullets Hornady designed for the rounds. Furniture is walnut, nice but not fancy. And I will be buying another Rossi 92 in the future. Please call us (208) 263-6953 . Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. Now you need to make sure that you did so in a manner that results in parts that are compatible with your installed base. My dad, brother, and I all had 336 Marlins 35 cal. functions properly. 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Personally, I would only buy an older used Marlin gun that can be checked out in person, at least until there are reports of significant changes at Freedom Group. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. The Marlin Model 336 Lever-Action Rifle is Alive and Well LMI Firearms - Ammo Im not an idiot. "Marlin specified a rimmed case for its 1895 mechanism," Dave explained. Really wanted a big bore lever and this was the one. Stay in the know. No problem there. Of all the new (and mostly redundant) cartridge introductions in the past half-decade, this round makes the most sense. | I hear great feedback like Randalls, but I hear miserable feedback elsewhere about failures to feed or eject. They are much easier for my old eyes to pick up. Topped with a good-quality riflescope, these are both legitimate 300-yard rifles. One report of a gun blowing up with Remington factory ammo. In fact, at 2,565 fps, the new .338's pointed 200-grain bullet matches the velocity and energy of the .348 Winchester bullet at the muzzle, then quickly leaves it behind. I have a Early Marlin 45-70 Guide gun, with ported barrel and JM stamped barrel, I am in awe on how smooth the action works and how accurate it is, Flawless and I will never sell it. Certainly a .338 wildcat based on the .308 Marlin case is likely, almost inevitable, when .308 Marlin brass becomes available. TESTED: Hodgdon LEVERevolution Powder - Ultimate Reloader The SKU reduction allowed the factory to focus on the rifles they had a greater ability to produce on a consistent basis, which tended to be the highest-volume offerings. Seven shots in caliber .30-30 or .32 Special.". The last two times were with AAC products. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Id love to see Marlin get their stuff together and it would be even better if they could become independent. My 35 cal 336 (early 80s age) was at least three times the shooter. (Rem, Fed & Fusion ammo). One of the guys I was with had a brand new Winchester Semi. It makes the Marlin 336 rifle, one of the most dependable, adaptable and well balanced hunting instruments ever created, a universal North American big game rifle.