Thanks!
It really is a work of art. You should definitely get it. You just don't find American quality like this anymore. It's like old world craftsmanship.
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It really is a work of art. You should definitely get it. You just don't find American quality like this anymore. It's like old world craftsmanship.
Tomcat
Formerly Known As HITWTOM
The ones that are an IP here? Looked like all they carry are EBR's
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
Not an IP, just local in Rockville.
- May 4, 2008
- 1,613
Just picked up a 1976 Marlin 336 in 30-30 today. For my 16 year old sons first real rifle!!! Beautiful rifle. Will sight in on Saturday when I'm RSO at my local gun club!!!
Just my preferences:
- Tube feed better than magazines (for plinking/hunting guns); mags for competition and defense.
- open sights better than scopes or reflex (reddot) sights. Exception for long range hunting, or eyesight issues, also some competition applications.
- adjustable stock because shooting is a social sport and people have different sizes. Exception for dedicated rifles.
- pistol grip on rifle better, more maneuverable, comfortable. Feels more natural to me because I am primarily a pistol shooter and have been shooting AR's (M16/M4) for decades. Pistol grip preferred even on a shotgun.
- lever thumb safety, push down (AR type), better than push button type. Slide type on top of receiver (I.e. mossberg) are about the worst.
- threaded barrels preferred, even if you don't own a sound suppressor. Gives more options.
- synthetic over wood; my guns are tools, I find plastics more durable. Exception: some wood guns are works of art, but must be babied. Even laminates can be gorgeous.
- I prefer military calibers (5.56, 7.62x51, 9mm) over hunting calibers (.243, 7mm, 30-30). I shoot more than most hunters and military calibers are usually cheaper and much more plentiful.
- semi, revolver, lever, bolt, in that order.
- Tube feed better than magazines (for plinking/hunting guns); mags for competition and defense.
- open sights better than scopes or reflex (reddot) sights. Exception for long range hunting, or eyesight issues, also some competition applications.
- adjustable stock because shooting is a social sport and people have different sizes. Exception for dedicated rifles.
- pistol grip on rifle better, more maneuverable, comfortable. Feels more natural to me because I am primarily a pistol shooter and have been shooting AR's (M16/M4) for decades. Pistol grip preferred even on a shotgun.
- lever thumb safety, push down (AR type), better than push button type. Slide type on top of receiver (I.e. mossberg) are about the worst.
- threaded barrels preferred, even if you don't own a sound suppressor. Gives more options.
- synthetic over wood; my guns are tools, I find plastics more durable. Exception: some wood guns are works of art, but must be babied. Even laminates can be gorgeous.
- I prefer military calibers (5.56, 7.62x51, 9mm) over hunting calibers (.243, 7mm, 30-30). I shoot more than most hunters and military calibers are usually cheaper and much more plentiful.
- semi, revolver, lever, bolt, in that order.
Very clean. Good manufacturing period for Winchester too. Father-to-kid hand down means much, I'm sure. Look forward to eventually doing this with my kids. Hopefully they will like levers.
After viewing this tread......Even if it won't get a lot of use....I need a lever action for my collection.
ericoak
don't drop Aboma on me
You will have a whole closet full by the end of the year.
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,177
Only have 1 lever rifle, a pass-down from my dad.
Marlin 336CS 30-30, standard blue and wood. Looks like any other 336 out there.
Marlin 336CS 30-30, standard blue and wood. Looks like any other 336 out there.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
A .22, .30-30, .357, 45-70, and .44 magnum will not take up an entire closet!
You'll get the bug and get one in 32-20, 25-20, 38-40, 44-40, 38-55, and 35 Remington. I'm holding steady at 3, looking for a few more.
I'm sure it's awesome! What year?Only have 1 lever rifle, a pass-down from my dad.
Marlin 336CS 30-30, standard blue and wood. Looks like any other 336 out there.
Stop it. Don't put those ideas in my head! You are a very bad man, but I like the way you think.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
Stop it. Don't put those ideas in my head! You are a very bad man, but I like the way you think.
The first four are even more fun when loaded with BP...
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,177
It's an '83.
The first center-fire rifle I ever shot. I learned quickly, get that stock tight in the shoulder - or don't bother complaining about a sore shoulder later.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
Duffy's has a 38-40 in stock right now.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
How much?
It's on Gunbroker at $700 right now.
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