just to clarify re: the LE ammo: I'm not ignoring those that suggested it's not necessary, but that is what I had picked up when I got the rifle, and I need to use it up. I plan on buying the Remington Core-Lokt, but I've had a hard time finding them. I've been able to find the bullets, but I don't ...

I had a chance to take the new Marlin 336 out this weekend and shoot it. 75 yards with the sights - 3 holes within an inch and a half, and a couple outliers. :oops: from around 165 yards I hit a 9 inch target. I would never take a shot that far out without a scope, but I wanted to see if I could eve...

awesome feedback, guys.

and quick!


Thanks again.

al

hello, all. newbie, here. :) Being a resident of Illinois, I have been forced to deer hunt with shotgun/slug for several years and have never owned a rifle. Even though I switched to a handgun about three years ago (and love it), I've had an itch to get me a lever action rifle for coyote hunting and...